Atty. James L. Spencer

Atty. James L. Spencer

James L. Spencer is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, contracts, landlord/ tenant and 4 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (206) 506-0473 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James L. Spencer at a glance

James L. Spencer is a Contract Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at The Nathanson Group PLLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, zoning, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981), New York (1984), Pennsylvania (1985), and Washington (1987). Educated at University of Missouri J.D. (—). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Spencer is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, contracts, landlord/ tenant and 4 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at The Nathanson Group PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Spencer's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James L. Spencer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

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

James L. Spencer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

James L. Spencer is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Landlord & Tenant

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

James L. Spencer is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 L. Spencer

Where is James L. Spencer's law office located?
James L. Spencer's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is The Nathanson Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Spencer handle?
James L. Spencer focuses on contracts, business, real estate, zoning, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James L. Spencer practiced law?
James L. Spencer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James L. Spencer go to law school?
James L. Spencer earned their education at (—).
How can I contact James L. Spencer for a consultation?
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Education

University of Missouri J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1984
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
Washington
Admitted: 1987
California
Admitted: 1988

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