Atty. Frederic E. Dorkin
Frederic E. Dorkin is a lawyer practicing arbitration.
Arbitration Attorney · Serving Kirkland, WA · 70+ Years Experience
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About Frederic E. Dorkin at a Glance
Frederic E. Dorkin is a adr attorney based in Kirkland, Washington. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1956) and Washington (1979). Educated at Duke University (LL.B. George, 1956) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1953). Serves clients in Kirkland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederic E. Dorkin
- Frederic E. Dorkin is a lawyer practicing arbitration
- Frederic received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years
- Frederic practices in Kirkland, WA
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Frederic E. Dorkin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederic E. Dorkin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kirkland.
Mediation & Arbitration in Kirkland
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kirkland
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 Kirkland 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.
Kirkland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kirkland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Kirkland Choose Frederic E. Dorkin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Frederic E. Dorkin's practice in the field of adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederic E. Dorkin brings 70+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut and Washington, Frederic E. Dorkin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused ADR Practice
Concentrating on adr means Frederic E. Dorkin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Kirkland
A Kirkland-based practice means Frederic E. Dorkin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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