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About Bruce Benson at a glance
Bruce Benson is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Bruce Benson PS. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at University of Michigan J.D. (—) and Brandeis University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of King County, Washington State (Business Law Section and Ad Hoc Committee on Third-Party Opinion Letters Past Chairman, Standing Committee on Partnerships) and American (Business Law Section) Bar Associations Oregon State Bar. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Principal, Bruce H. Benson P.S
- Previously, Of Counsel, Ater Wynne LLP, Seattle, Washington, and Partner, Helsell Fetterman LLP, Seattle, Washington
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Bruce Benson is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Washington →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bruce Benson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Bruce Benson is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
Bruce Benson is one of 14,158 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 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.
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