Atty. James B. Ransom

Atty. James B. Ransom

James B. Ransom is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, landlord/ tenant, real property/ land use and 1 other area of law.

Seattle Seattle 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (206) 506-0473 Book Appointment

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About James B. Ransom at a glance

James B. Ransom is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at J. B. Ransom. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Washington (1981). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1981) and Acadia University (M.Sc. University, 1976). Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James B. Ransom is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, landlord/ tenant, real property/ land use and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Acadia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at J. B. Ransom in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Ransom's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Ransom 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

James B. Ransom is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

James B. Ransom is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James B. Ransom is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 James B. Ransom

Where is James B. Ransom's law office located?
James B. Ransom's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is J. B. Ransom. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Ransom handle?
James B. Ransom focuses on business, real estate, zoning, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James B. Ransom practiced law?
James B. Ransom has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James B. Ransom go to law school?
James B. Ransom earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (M.Sc. University, 1976).
How can I contact James B. Ransom for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1981
M.Sc. University
Acadia University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1981

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