Atty. James D. Hamilton

Atty. James D. Hamilton

James D. Hamilton is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, civil litigation, personal injury and 8 other areas of law.

Vancouver Vancouver 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (564) 236-1202 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James D. Hamilton at a glance

James D. Hamilton is a personal injury, business, real estate, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Vancouver, Washington. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and Washington (1979). Educated at Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1978) and California State University (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in Vancouver, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James D. Hamilton is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, civil litigation, personal injury and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Vancouver, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Hamilton's Areas of Practice

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

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.

James D. Hamilton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James D. Hamilton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Vancouver 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 D. Hamilton

Where is James D. Hamilton's law office located?
James D. Hamilton's law practice is located in Vancouver, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Hamilton handle?
James D. Hamilton focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James D. Hamilton practiced law?
James D. Hamilton has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James D. Hamilton go to law school?
James D. Hamilton earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact James D. Hamilton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis and Clark College
- 1978
B.S.
California State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Washington
Admitted: 1979

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