Atty. Denis Wayne Stearns

Atty. Denis Wayne Stearns

Denis Wayne Stearns is a lawyer practicing persons injured by unsafe food and drink, civil litigation, consumer and 16 other areas of law. Denis received a B.A. degree from Seattle University, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Island 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Denis Wayne Stearns at a glance

Denis Wayne Stearns is an Of Counsel based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, practicing at Marler Clark | The Food Safety Law Firm. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992) and Wisconsin (1992). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Seattle University B.A. 1989 Class Valedictorian Seattle University B.A. Reichman Scholar Seattle University B.A. University of Wisconsin at Madison (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Bainbridge Island, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Denis Wayne Stearns is a lawyer practicing persons injured by unsafe food and drink, civil litigation, consumer and 16 other areas of law
  • Denis received a B.A. degree from Seattle University, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Denis practices at Marler Clark | The Food Safety Law Firm in Bainbridge Island, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Denis Wayne Stearns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denis Wayne Stearns 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

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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 Bainbridge Island 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 Denis Wayne Stearns

Where is Denis Wayne Stearns's law office located?
Denis Wayne Stearns's law practice is located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The firm is Marler Clark | The Food Safety Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denis Wayne Stearns handle?
Denis Wayne Stearns focuses on personal injury, employment, business, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Denis Wayne Stearns practiced law?
Denis Wayne Stearns has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Denis Wayne Stearns go to law school?
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How can I contact Denis Wayne Stearns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Denis Wayne Stearns received?
Denis Wayne Stearns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School JD - Juris Doctor
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Seattle University B.A. 1989 Class Valedictorian Seattle University B.A. Reichman Scholar Seattle University B.A. University of Wisconsin at Madison
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1992
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992

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