Atty. Christopher A Benson
Chris is married with 3 children. Chris was born in Texas, lived in Oklahoma and grew up in New Mexico.
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Christopher A Benson is a Member based in Federal Way, Washington, practforg at Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, PLLC. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. 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. Actiand member of Washington State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of America Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Federal Way, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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 โday off.โ You better be doing something all the time, even if that means having fun ๐ My dad went to heaven on New Yearโs Eve 2017 after suffering a series of health issues
- I miss him every day
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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