Atty. Bruce A. King
Bruce A. King is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, cross border finance, maritime commercial and 6 other areas of law.
Admiralty Law & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Bruce A. King at a Glance
Bruce A. King is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Foster Garvey Pc. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in Washington (1979). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1979) and Brown University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bruce A. King
- Bruce A. King is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, cross border finance, maritime commercial and 6 other areas of law
- Bruce received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Bruce practices at Foster Garvey PC in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Bruce A. King's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce A. King handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Seattle
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Bruce A. King is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Washington →
International Law in Seattle
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 Seattle 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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Bruce A. King
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bruce A. King's practice in the field of business, maritime, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bruce A. King brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, maritime, and international, Bruce A. King can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Bruce A. King attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bruce A. King Handles in Seattle
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