Atty. Christopher Pitts
Attorney Christopher D. Pitts focuses on financial complexity and jurisdictional questions as they arise in family law litigation.
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About Christopher Pitts at a glance
Christopher Pitts is a Principal based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at S.L. Pitts PC. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and Washington (2009). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2008) and Vassar College B.A. Political Science, with honors (โ). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Christopher D. Pitts focuses on financial complexity and jurisdictional questions as they arise in family law litigation
- Christopher has experience identifying, valuing, and dividing closely held business interests across a wide array of industries including: manufacturing, aerospace, technology, maritime, financial services, and commercial real estate
- He also has experience identifying and valuing financially complex assets in divorce including: pensions, interest rate swaps, call options, and executive and top hat compensation plans
- Christopher has identified and litigated professional goodwill in medical, dental, accounting, and legal practice groups
- Christopher authored the chapter on jurisdiction for the Washington Family Law Deskbook (3rd Edition, 2022), which is published by the Washington State Bar Association for use by family law attorneys and judicial officers throughout Washington State
- Christopher is licensed in both California and Washington and has successfully advised clients on jurisdictional issues related to all areas of family law in both interstate and international marital dissolutions
- For parties who have extensive contacts with both California and Washington, Christopher can assist in selecting the most appropriate state within which to initiate a marital dissolution
- He maintains active cases in both Washington and California
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 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 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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