Atty. Brett A. Purtzer
Brett A. Purtzer practices at The Hester Law Group Read Full Bio
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Brett A. Purtzer is a Member based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at The Hester Law Group. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1987). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Washington State University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 2010-2011 Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative Trustee, 2003-2005, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Brett A. Purtzer practices at The Hester Law Group Read Full Bio
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett A. Purtzer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Brett A. Purtzer is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Washington →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brett A. Purtzer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Brett A. Purtzer is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Tacoma 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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