Atty. James Sanders

Atty. James Sanders

James Sanders is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, noncompetition litigation, trade secrets and 13 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Sanders at a glance

James Sanders is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, class action, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1994). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Rheotic, 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Sanders is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, noncompetition litigation, trade secrets and 13 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Sanders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Sanders 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 Sanders 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 Sanders is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Class Action

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

Trade Secrets

James Sanders is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

James Sanders 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 Sanders

Where is James Sanders's law office located?
James Sanders's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Sanders handle?
James Sanders focuses on employment, ip, class action, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Sanders practiced law?
James Sanders has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Sanders go to law school?
James Sanders earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Rheotic, 1991).
How can I contact James Sanders for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Sanders received?
James Sanders's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1994
B.A. Rheotic
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1994

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