Patti Waller joined Marler Clark law firm in 2003 after working for twelve years in the Communicable Disease Program at the Washington State Department of Health.  At the health department, Patti investigated food and water borne illnesses and outbreaks.  She conducted food safety training courses, focusing on best epidemiologic practices in outbreak investigations.  At Marler Clark Patti uses her expertise to develop protocol, screen potential clients, and gather evidence for successful litigation. 

A frequent speaker, Patti appreciates the opportunity to serve as a liaison between the legal world and public health.  She earned a Masters of Science degree in Epidemiology at the University of Washington in 1990.