Atty. James A. Perkins

Atty. James A. Perkins

James A. Perkins is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, civil practice, environmental law and 10 other areas of law.

Yakima Yakima 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About James A. Perkins at a glance

James A. Perkins is an Of Counsel based in Yakima, Washington, practicing at Larson Griffee & Pickett PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1978), Washington (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Occidental College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California Yakima County, Washington State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Yakima, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Perkins is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, civil practice, environmental law and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Larson Griffee & Pickett PLLC in Yakima, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Perkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Perkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James A. Perkins is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James A. Perkins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Construction 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 Yakima 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 James A. Perkins

Where is James A. Perkins's law office located?
James A. Perkins's law practice is located in Yakima, Washington. The firm is Larson Griffee & Pickett PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Perkins handle?
James A. Perkins focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James A. Perkins practiced law?
James A. Perkins has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James A. Perkins go to law school?
James A. Perkins earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James A. Perkins for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Perkins 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 James A. Perkins received?
James A. Perkins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Washington
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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