Atty. J. Chad Mitchell
Chad has extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, and advises on environmental matters both foreign and domestic. Chad has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before international tribunals.
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J. Chad Mitchell is a litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Summit Law Group Pllc. Admitted to practice in Washington, United States and Illinois, United States. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1998) and Eastern Oregon University (BS, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chad has extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, and advises on environmental matters both foreign and domestic
- Chad has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before international tribunals
- He joined Summit Law Group from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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