Atty. James M. Shaker
James M. Shaker is a lawyer practicing employment rights, benefits & labor, food & beverage and 7 other areas of law.
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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.
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- 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
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James M. Shaker is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →
James M. Shaker is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
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 →
James M. Shaker is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. Shaker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
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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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