Atty. John Charles Purbaugh

Atty. John Charles Purbaugh

John Charles Purbaugh is a lawyer practicing administrative, regulatory, civil litigation and 10 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Tacoma Tacoma 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Charles Purbaugh at a glance

John Charles Purbaugh is a Northwest Justice Project based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1977) and Washington (1990). Educated at West Virginia University J.D. (—) and West Virginia Wesleyan College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Charles Purbaugh is a lawyer practicing administrative, regulatory, civil litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices in Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Purbaugh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Purbaugh 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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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

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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 Tacoma 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 John Charles Purbaugh

Where is John Charles Purbaugh's law office located?
John Charles Purbaugh's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Purbaugh handle?
John Charles Purbaugh focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Charles Purbaugh practiced law?
John Charles Purbaugh has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Education

West Virginia University J.D.
- In Progress
West Virginia Wesleyan College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1977
Washington
Admitted: 1990

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