Atty. Christopher A Benson
Chris is married with 3 children. Chris was born in Texas, lived in Oklahoma and grew up in New Mexico.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Federal Way, WA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Christopher A Benson at a Glance
Christopher A Benson is a Member based in Federal Way, Washington, practicing at Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Washington (1991), Arizona (2000), Oregon (2015), and Idaho (2016). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Arizona State University (B.S. Telecommunication, 1987). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Washington State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of America Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Federal Way, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher A Benson
- Chris is married with 3 children
- Chris was born in Texas, lived in Oklahoma and grew up in New Mexico
- After graduating high school, Chris moved to Arizona and attended Arizona State University where he earned his bachelors degree
- Chris then moved to Washington in 1988 to attend law school at the University of Puget Sound
- Chris has doctorate degrees from both Puget Sound University and Seattle University
- Chris has a diverse background in working with a wide variety of people
- Chris served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Seattle/S
- King County for 10 years and served as Vice President of the organization during part of that time
- Chris grew up playing competitive sports (football, basketball, baseball and track)
- He lives an active outdoor lifestyle with his family and truly enjoy living in the Northwest
- During the summer, they love golfing, boating, fishing, crabbing and exploring the Puget Sound
- During the winter, the family enjoys skiing
- He enjoyed coaching the kids in baseball and basketball for 10 years while they were growing up
- Chris coached basketball for Meeker Middle School as well and through Tacoma Parks and Recreation
- Our family loves to travel and we have an adventurous spirit
- A little known fact about Chris is that he grew up on a farm on the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico
- While living in New Mexico, Chris was trained to be a Master Silversmith and earned that recognition by the time he graduated from high school
- Chris is a well versed craftsman in lapidary (stone cutting and polishing), ceramics, and leather work (crafting belts, tanning leather etc)
- His grandfather who lived nearby was a farmer and master carpenter
- therefore, Chris spent a lot of time on a tractor, planting crops, pulling weeds, building (and sometimes breaking) stuff
- Here is the guy who made sure there is no such thing as a “day off.” You better be doing something all the time, even if that means having fun 🙂 My dad went to heaven on New Year’s Eve 2017 after suffering a series of health issues
- I miss him every day
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher A Benson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher A Benson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Federal Way.
Contracts in Federal Way
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Probate in Federal Way
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Personal Injury in Federal Way
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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Estate Planning & Probate in Federal Way
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Federal Way
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Federal Way
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 Federal Way 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.
Federal Way Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Federal Way-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 Federal Way Choose Christopher A Benson
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 Christopher A Benson's practice in the field of contracts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher A Benson brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington, Arizona, and Oregon, Christopher A Benson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, probate, and personal injury, Christopher A Benson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Federal Way
A Federal Way-based practice means Christopher A Benson 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 Christopher A Benson Handles in Federal Way
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