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.
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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.
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- 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
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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 attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher W. Tompkins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
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 →
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 →
Christopher W. Tompkins is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher W. Tompkins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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