Atty. James Dudley Porter

Atty. James Dudley Porter

James Dudley Porter is a lawyer practicing real property/ land use. James Dudley received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Seattle Seattle 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James Dudley Porter at a glance

James Dudley Porter is a real estate and zoning attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Washington (1975). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (A.B., 1970). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Dudley Porter is a lawyer practicing real property/ land use
  • James Dudley received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James Dudley practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Dudley Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dudley Porter 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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Land Use & Zoning

James Dudley Porter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Dudley Porter

Where is James Dudley Porter's law office located?
James Dudley Porter's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dudley Porter handle?
James Dudley Porter focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Dudley Porter practiced law?
James Dudley Porter has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Dudley Porter go to law school?
James Dudley Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact James Dudley Porter for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1975
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1975

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