Atty. James E. Garner

Atty. James E. Garner

James E. Garner is a lawyer practicing probate, tenant, wills and 20 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (206) 385-7422 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James E. Garner at a glance

James E. Garner is a wills, contracts, probate, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Washington (1990). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1988) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Garner is a lawyer practicing probate, tenant, wills and 20 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1976, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Garner's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James E. Garner is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Washington →

Contracts

James E. Garner is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

James E. Garner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James E. Garner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Employment Law

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

James E. Garner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 E. Garner

Where is James E. Garner's law office located?
James E. Garner's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Garner handle?
James E. Garner focuses on wills, contracts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James E. Garner practiced law?
James E. Garner has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James E. Garner go to law school?
James E. Garner earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact James E. Garner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1988
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1990

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