Atty. James Price Ware
James P. Ware is a trial and appellate lawyer who represents businesses, property owners, estates, and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes.
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James Price Ware is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Gleam Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, appellate, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Washington United States Court of Ap (2005). Educated at University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D. Sports, 2005) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Economics, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James P. Ware is a trial and appellate lawyer who represents businesses, property owners, estates, and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes
- He is known for combining rigorous legal analysis with practical business judgment, helping clients navigate litigation with a clear understanding of both risk and opportunity
- James began his career at a respected boutique business law firm in Bellevue, Washington, where he spent 17 years building a broad litigation and appellate practice and ultimately served as chair of the firm’s litigation department
- Over that time, he handled matters spanning commercial disputes, tax-related litigation, real estate and property claims, wrongful death matters, and regulatory proceedings
- He has served as lead trial counsel in numerous jury and bench trials in Washington state and federal courts and has successfully argued appeals before all three divisions of the Washington Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- James has also represented clients in administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings before the Washington Board of Tax Appeals and the Washington State Department of Revenue
- James has also helped shape Washington law through successful appellate advocacy, including decisions addressing the statute of limitations applicable to malpractice and negligence claims against tax professionals and the reach of Washington’s tied-house laws in the cannabis industry
- His clients have ranged from individual homeowners and families to privately held businesses and multinational corporations
- Whether the matter involves a bet-the-company business dispute or a deeply personal civil claim, James is committed to providing clients with candid advice, strategic clarity, and strong courtroom advocacy
- Originally from the South and raised in part in Colorado, James has called the greater Seattle area home since 2005
- Outside his practice, he enjoys hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and gardening
- Having obtained a degree in music (James played the French horn) he also maintains a longstanding interest in music and enjoys concerts, musicals, and performances by the Seattle Symphony
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
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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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