Atty. Derek Leigh Sutton
Derek Leigh Sutton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, torts. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Derek Leigh Sutton is a Principal based in Yakima, Washington, practicing at Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Washington (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Yakima County (Treasurer, 1995-1996) and Washington State Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Yakima, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Leigh Sutton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, torts
- Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Derek practices at Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S. in Yakima, WA
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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.
Derek Leigh Sutton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Derek Leigh Sutton is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Yakima 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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