Atty. Christopher W. Tompkins

Atty. Christopher W. Tompkins

Christopher W. Tompkins is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, coverage analysis, extra-contractual exposure advice and 11 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Christopher W. Tompkins at a glance

Christopher W. Tompkins is a Shareholder based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1975) and Washington (1981). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1974) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair, Drug Devices, and Biotech Committee, 1996-1998 Executive Committee, 2000-2003) Product Liability Advisory Counsel National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (Board of Directors, 2006, International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher W. Tompkins is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, coverage analysis, extra-contractual exposure advice and 11 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Christopher practices at Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher W. Tompkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher W. Tompkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Christopher W. Tompkins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Christopher W. Tompkins is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

Christopher W. Tompkins is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher W. Tompkins

Where is Christopher W. Tompkins's law office located?
Christopher W. Tompkins's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher W. Tompkins handle?
Christopher W. Tompkins focuses on personal injury, business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Christopher W. Tompkins practiced law?
Christopher W. Tompkins has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Christopher W. Tompkins go to law school?
Christopher W. Tompkins earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Christopher W. Tompkins for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher W. Tompkins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher W. Tompkins received?
Christopher W. Tompkins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1974
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
Washington
Admitted: 1981

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