Atty. James M Shore

Atty. James M Shore

James M Shore is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, class actions, employment law and labor relations and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from New College of the University of South Florida in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Seattle Seattle 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James M Shore at a glance

James M Shore is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, workers comp, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988), Oregon (1994), Washington (1998), and Alaska (2019). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and New College of the University of South Florida (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M Shore is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, class actions, employment law and labor relations and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from New College of the University of South Florida in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James M Shore's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James M Shore is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James M Shore is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →

Class Action

James M Shore is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

James M Shore is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 M Shore

Where is James M Shore's law office located?
James M Shore's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Shore handle?
James M Shore focuses on employment, ip, workers comp, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James M Shore practiced law?
James M Shore has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James M Shore go to law school?
James M Shore earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James M Shore for a consultation?
You can contact James M Shore 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 Shore received?
James M Shore's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.A.
New College of the University of South Florida
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
Oregon
Admitted: 1994
Washington
Admitted: 1998
Alaska
Admitted: 2019

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