Atty. James Whittingham Spencer
James Whittingham Spencer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and estate admin, guardianship and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from The Evergreen State College in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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James Whittingham Spencer is a Senior Associate based in Seattle, Washington. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, poa, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (2005). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and The Evergreen State College (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Washington State Bar Association QLaw Association of Washington King County Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Whittingham Spencer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and estate admin, guardianship and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from The Evergreen State College in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years
- James practices in Seattle, WA
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James Whittingham Spencer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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James Whittingham Spencer is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Whittingham Spencer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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