Neela Brocato
- Seattle
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Neela focuses on single-plaintiff employment litigation, representing clients in workplace-related disputes.
Neela Brocato guides clients through the discovery process, drafts pleadings and complex motions, and conducts comprehensive research. She routinely partners with clients to address administrative charges and frequently advises on workplace policies and separations.
Neela also devotes time to criminal pro bono matters and has significant experience with clemency petitions. She earned her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, where she served on the American Association for Justice Mock Trial Team and the Moot Court Honor Board. Before practicing law, Neela was an international broadcast journalist.
Areas of focus
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2023
- University of Denver, B.A., Journalism, 2008
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- King County Superior Court, Seattle, WA, Legal Extern, 2022
- Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Summer Associate, 2021, 2022
- King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Seattle, WA, Legal Extern, 2021
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2026
