Atty. Douglas Michael Wartelle
Douglas Wartelle is a native of Everett, Washington. After graduating from the University of Puget Sound with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science in 1992, he continued his education at Seattle University School of Law, and graduated in 1995 with his juris doctorate degree.
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Douglas Michael Wartelle is a Partner based in Everett, Washington, practicing at Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Puget Sound (B.A. Economics, 1992). Serands clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Wartelle is a native of Everett, Washington
- After graduating from the University of Puget Sound with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science in 1992, he continued his education at Seattle University School of Law, and graduated in 1995 with his juris doctorate degree
- Douglas has been practicing law in Snohomish County since 1995, where he practiced as a sole practitioner until January of 1999, at which time he joined the Firm as an associate and became a partner in April of 2003
- He is admitted to practice in the State of Washington and federal courts
- His practice includes labor and employment litigation, family law, injury claims, general civil litigation, business litigation, and estate planning and adoptions
- Douglas remains committed to defending and advancing the cases of the Firm’s clients, and recognizes that doing so requires thoughtful preparation, disciplines, and time
- Mr. Wartelle has represented client in the Superior and Appellate courts of the state of Washington, as well as in federal district court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- He has also been a presenter at seminars on matter of estate planning
- Classes & Seminars • Presenter, Estate Planning Seminars, Washington Education Association Pro-Bono Activities • Member, Fulcrum Foundation Legacy Advisory Committee • Member, Snohomish County Salary Survey Commission • Commissioner, ICOLPH School • President, ICOLPH School Commission • Chair, ICOLPH School Finance Committee • Member, OLPH Parish Finance Committee • Trustee, Snohomish County Museum Of History • Coach, Irish Youth Soccer • Member, City of Everett Tree Committee • Hearing Officer, Snohomish County PUD Professional Associations • Washington State Bar Association • Snohomish County Bar Association • Skagit County Bar Association • Whatcom County Bar Association • American Institute of Family Law Lawyers • American Institute Of Family Law Lawyers, 10 Best Attorneys, 2016 to Present
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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 Everett 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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