Atty. James Douglas Anest

Atty. James Douglas Anest

James Douglas Anest is a lawyer practicing entertainment, environmental, dispute resolution and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from The Evergreen State College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Olympia Olympia 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Anest at a glance

James Douglas Anest is a litigation, environmental, adr, and entertainment attorney based in Olympia, Washington. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Washington (1978). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1978) and The Evergreen State College (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Olympia, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Douglas Anest is a lawyer practicing entertainment, environmental, dispute resolution and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Evergreen State College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Olympia, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Anest's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

James Douglas Anest is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

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

James Douglas Anest is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Washington →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Douglas Anest is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Washington →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James Douglas Anest is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Olympia 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 Douglas Anest

Where is James Douglas Anest's law office located?
James Douglas Anest's law practice is located in Olympia, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Anest handle?
James Douglas Anest focuses on litigation, environmental, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Douglas Anest practiced law?
James Douglas Anest has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Douglas Anest go to law school?
James Douglas Anest earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Douglas Anest for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1978
B.A.
The Evergreen State College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1978

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