Atty. Donald A. Bailey

Atty. Donald A. Bailey

Donald A. Bailey is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, civil litigation, collections and 3 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald A. Bailey at a glance

Donald A. Bailey is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Shafer & Bailey. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1979) and Washington (1982). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1978) and Yale University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Seattle King County and Washington State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donald A. Bailey is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, civil litigation, collections and 3 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Donald practices at Shafer & Bailey in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald A. Bailey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald A. Bailey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Donald A. Bailey is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Washington →

Foreclosure Defense

Donald A. Bailey is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Washington →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Donald A. Bailey is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

Donald A. Bailey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 Donald A. Bailey

Where is Donald A. Bailey's law office located?
Donald A. Bailey's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Shafer & Bailey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald A. Bailey handle?
Donald A. Bailey focuses on business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Donald A. Bailey practiced law?
Donald A. Bailey has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Donald A. Bailey go to law school?
Donald A. Bailey earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Donald A. Bailey for a consultation?
You can contact Donald A. Bailey 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 Donald A. Bailey received?
Donald A. Bailey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Yale University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
Washington
Admitted: 1982

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