Atty. Jo Ann Riggs

Atty. Jo Ann Riggs

Jo Ann Riggs is a lawyer practicing civil rights, real estate. Jo received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Seattle Seattle 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Jo Ann Riggs at a glance

Jo Ann Riggs is an U.S. Dept. of H.U.D. based in Seattle, Washington. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on real estate and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1989) and University of Southern California (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jo Ann Riggs is a lawyer practicing civil rights, real estate
  • Jo received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Jo practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Jo Ann Riggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jo Ann Riggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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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Where is Jo Ann Riggs's law office located?
Jo Ann Riggs's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jo Ann Riggs handle?
Jo Ann Riggs focuses on real estate, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Jo Ann Riggs practiced law?
Jo Ann Riggs has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Jo Ann Riggs go to law school?
Jo Ann Riggs earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law University of California at Berkeley
- 1989
A.B.
University of Southern California
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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