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About James H. Morton at a glance
James H. Morton is a Retired Partner based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Morton McGoldrick, PLLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Washington (1968). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1967) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tacoma-Pierce County and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James H. Morton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James H. Morton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James H. Morton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
James H. Morton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Washington →
James H. Morton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Tacoma 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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