Atty. J P Tangen

Atty. J P Tangen

J P Tangen is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, natural resources. J received a B.A. degree from Washington and Jefferson College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Hansville Hansville 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About J P Tangen at a glance

J P Tangen is a Member based in Hansville, Washington, practicing at J P Tangen Attorney At Law P C. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on zoning and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1969), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and Alaska (1975). Educated at George Washington University (LL.M. University, 1976) and Washington and Jefferson College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alaska (Chair, Environmental/Natural Resources Law Committee, 2001-2006) and American (Member, Environment Energy and Resources) Bar Associations Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute Northwest Mining Association. Serands clients in Hansville, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J P Tangen is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, natural resources
  • J received a B.A. degree from Washington and Jefferson College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • J practices at J. P. Tangen Attorney at Law (P.C.) in Hansville, WA

Practice Areas Explained

J P Tangen's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

J P Tangen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

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

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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 Hansville 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 J P Tangen

Where is J P Tangen's law office located?
J P Tangen's law practice is located in Hansville, Washington. The firm is J P Tangen Attorney At Law P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J P Tangen handle?
J P Tangen focuses on zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has J P Tangen practiced law?
J P Tangen has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did J P Tangen go to law school?
J P Tangen earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1976); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact J P Tangen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has J P Tangen received?
J P Tangen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. University
George Washington University
- 1976
B.A.
Washington and Jefferson College
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
Alaska
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
Washington
Admitted: 2006

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