Atty. James L Sonsalla

Atty. James L Sonsalla

James L Sonsalla is a lawyer practicing housing, landlord/ tenant, administrative law and 3 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 14 years.

Seattle Seattle 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About James L Sonsalla at a glance

James L Sonsalla is a government, landlord/tenant, and maritime attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Washington (2012). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James L Sonsalla is a lawyer practicing housing, landlord/ tenant, administrative law and 3 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 14 years
  • James practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James L Sonsalla's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James L Sonsalla is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Washington →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James L Sonsalla is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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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Where is James L Sonsalla's law office located?
James L Sonsalla's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L Sonsalla handle?
James L Sonsalla focuses on government, landlord/tenant, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James L Sonsalla practiced law?
James L Sonsalla has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2012

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