Atty. Diane M Dear

Atty. Diane M Dear

Diane M Dear is a lawyer practicing immigration law, arbitration, employment & labor. Diane received a B.A. degree from University of Central Florida in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Lopez Island Lopez Island 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Diane M Dear at a glance

Diane M Dear is a employment, immigration, and adr attorney based in Lopez Island, Washington. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Arizona (inactive) (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1987) and University of Central Florida (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lopez Island, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Diane M Dear is a lawyer practicing immigration law, arbitration, employment & labor
  • Diane received a B.A. degree from University of Central Florida in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Diane practices in Lopez Island, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Diane M Dear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane M Dear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Diane M Dear is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Diane M Dear is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Washington →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Diane M Dear is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Washington →

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 Lopez 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 Diane M Dear

Where is Diane M Dear's law office located?
Diane M Dear's law practice is located in Lopez Island, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diane M Dear handle?
Diane M Dear focuses on employment, immigration, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Diane M Dear practiced law?
Diane M Dear has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Diane M Dear go to law school?
Diane M Dear earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Diane M Dear for a consultation?
You can contact Diane M Dear 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 Diane M Dear received?
Diane M Dear's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1987
B.A.
University of Central Florida
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona (inactive)
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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