Atty. J. Thomas Richardson

Atty. J. Thomas Richardson

J. Thomas Richardson is a lawyer practicing forest practices and products, litigation, appellate and 3 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Thomas Richardson at a glance

J. Thomas Richardson is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, zoning, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1973) and Washington U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1989). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1972) and Colgate University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Thomas Richardson is a lawyer practicing forest practices and products, litigation, appellate and 3 other areas of law
  • J. received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • J. practices at Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Thomas Richardson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

J. Thomas Richardson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 J. Thomas Richardson

Where is J. Thomas Richardson's law office located?
J. Thomas Richardson's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Thomas Richardson handle?
J. Thomas Richardson focuses on real estate, ip, zoning, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has J. Thomas Richardson practiced law?
J. Thomas Richardson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did J. Thomas Richardson go to law school?
J. Thomas Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact J. Thomas Richardson for a consultation?
You can contact J. Thomas Richardson 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 J. Thomas Richardson received?
J. Thomas Richardson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1972
A.B.
Colgate University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
Washington U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1989

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