Atty. James M. Shaker

Atty. James M. Shaker

James M. Shaker is a lawyer practicing employment rights, benefits & labor, food & beverage and 7 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Shaker at a glance

James M. Shaker is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, employment, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1975), District of Columbia (1979), Washington (1983), and Oregon (2003). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1975) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Shaker is a lawyer practicing employment rights, benefits & labor, food & beverage and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Shaker's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James M. Shaker is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

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Employment Law

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

James M. Shaker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 M. Shaker

Where is James M. Shaker's law office located?
James M. Shaker's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Shaker handle?
James M. Shaker focuses on trusts, probate, employment, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James M. Shaker practiced law?
James M. Shaker has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James M. Shaker go to law school?
James M. Shaker earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James M. Shaker for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Shaker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James M. Shaker received?
James M. Shaker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1975
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Washington
Admitted: 1983
Oregon
Admitted: 2003

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