Atty. James E. Handley

Atty. James E. Handley

James E. Handley is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, real property/ land use.

Anacortes Anacortes 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (253) 642-8999

Profile Summary

About James E. Handley at a glance

James E. Handley is a personal injury, real estate, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Anacortes, Washington. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1983) and Dartmouth College (A.B. Montana, 1969). Serves clients in Anacortes, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Handley is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, real property/ land use
  • James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Anacortes, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Handley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Handley 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 E. Handley is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

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

James E. Handley is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

James E. Handley is one of 36,102 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 E. Handley is one of 409,070 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 Anacortes 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 venue, 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. Handley

Where is James E. Handley's law office located?
James E. Handley's law practice is located in Anacortes, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Handley handle?
James E. Handley focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James E. Handley practiced law?
James E. Handley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James E. Handley go to law school?
James E. Handley earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B. Montana, 1969).
How can I contact James E. Handley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1983
A.B. Montana
Dartmouth College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1992

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