Atty. Ellen Chestnut
Ellen Chestnut is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, civil rights, constitutional and 19 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Ellen Chestnut is an U.S. Dept. of Educ., OCR based in Seattle, Washington. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, ssd, and poa. Admitted to practice in Washington (1994). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1993) and Brandeis University (B.A. Politics, 1987). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen Chestnut is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, civil rights, constitutional and 19 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Ellen practices in Seattle, WA
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Ellen Chestnut is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →
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.
Ellen Chestnut is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ellen Chestnut is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Ellen Chestnut is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Washington →
Ellen Chestnut is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 venue, 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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