Atty. George William Van Cleve

Atty. George William Van Cleve

Mr. George William Van Cleve is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business/ commercial, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (206) 761-0030 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About George William Van Cleve at a glance

George William Van Cleve is a business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and Washington (2009). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1977) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. George William Van Cleve is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business/ commercial, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • George practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

George William Van Cleve's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George William Van Cleve 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.

George William Van Cleve is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

George William Van Cleve is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

George William Van Cleve is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

George William Van Cleve is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

George William Van Cleve is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 George William Van Cleve

Where is George William Van Cleve's law office located?
George William Van Cleve's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George William Van Cleve handle?
George William Van Cleve focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has George William Van Cleve practiced law?
George William Van Cleve has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did George William Van Cleve go to law school?
George William Van Cleve earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact George William Van Cleve for a consultation?
You can contact George William Van Cleve 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 George William Van Cleve received?
George William Van Cleve's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1977
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Washington
Admitted: 2009

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