Atty. Bethany C. Allen
oth of my parents served in the United States Navy and as a result, my two younger brothers and I were raised all over the country. After living in many different places and never having a “hometown,” I am happy to call Bellingham home and raise my two boys here.
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Bethany C. Allen is an Associate based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Shepherd and Allen. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Washington (2009). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (JD, 2008). Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- oth of my parents served in the United States Navy and as a result, my two younger brothers and I were raised all over the country
- After living in many different places and never having a “hometown,” I am happy to call Bellingham home and raise my two boys here
- I first came to Bellingham to attend Western Washington University, where I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health and a minor in Sociology
- While at Western, I coached Girls on the Run, volunteered as a Peer Health Educator and played competitive ultimate Frisbee on both collegiate and club teams
- After working in Bellingham for a year after my undergraduate studies, I attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where I graduated Cum Laude
- While at Gonzaga, I volunteered for the Unemployment Law Project, representing clients in hearings and written appeals to obtain unemployment benefits
- I also interned for a Spokane County Superior Court Judge and had summer internships in Bellingham, at LAW Advocates and a local law firm
- Additionally, I coached Gonzaga’s undergraduate women’s ultimate Frisbee team and served in student leadership for the Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project (GPILP)
- I was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2009
- I joined the firm in 2012 after having worked at another local law firm for three years prior
- I am grateful to work with such competent, ethical and passionate colleagues, all of whom work diligently to help our clients attain their justice
- I am a member of the Whatcom County Bar Association, Washington Women Lawyers (Whatcom County Chapter), and the Washington Association of Justice (WSAJ)
- Outside of the practice of law, I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering at my boys’ schools and volunteering for community groups, such as LAW Advocates
- My family enjoys being outside and exploring the many wonders that the Pacific Northwest has to offer via camping, hiking, skiing and bike riding together
- My hobbies include tr
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bethany C. Allen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Bethany C. Allen is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Bethany C. Allen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →
Bethany C. Allen is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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