Atty. Ellen Chestnut

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.

Seattle Seattle 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (425) 472-1204

Profile Summary

About Ellen Chestnut at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Chestnut's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Ellen Chestnut is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

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 Law

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 →

Social Security Disability

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 →

Power of Attorney

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen Chestnut

Where is Ellen Chestnut's law office located?
Ellen Chestnut's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Chestnut handle?
Ellen Chestnut focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Ellen Chestnut practiced law?
Ellen Chestnut has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Ellen Chestnut go to law school?
Ellen Chestnut earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Politics, 1987).
How can I contact Ellen Chestnut for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1993
B.A. Politics
Brandeis University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1994

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