Marlene Otero
Associate Attorney
About Me
I am an Associate Attorney at the Seattle office of Perez & Perez Law, PLLC, where I represent individuals who have been harmed by negligence or criminal acts. After years of working in insurance defense, I am proud to now advocate for victims—holding insurance companies accountable and pursuing justice with a client-centered, results-driven approach.
My Legal Background
My background includes extensive experience in civil litigation, with a strong focus on defending personal injury claims such as motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, construction defect, and professional negligence. I’ve represented clients through all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation. This hands-on experience in defense work gives me a strategic advantage in anticipating how insurers and opposing counsel approach cases—insight I now use to aggressively protect the rights of those who have been injured.
At Perez & Perez, I bring that same litigation skillset to the plaintiff’s side, helping our clients navigate their cases with clarity, efficiency, and a focus on results.
Education
I graduated cum laude from Mercer University School of Law. While in law school, I served as Secretary for the Mercer Law Trial Lawyers Association and as a Features Editor of the Mercer Law Free Press. I interned at both the San Diego and Atlanta Federal Defender offices and spent her last year on Mercer Law’s Habeas Clinic, defending clients on habeas petitions in Superior Court..
Hobbies
Outside of the office, I enjoy hiking, discovering restaurants, and spending time with my friends and family.