Atty. John F. Pierce
John F. Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law.
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About John F. Pierce at a glance
John F. Pierce is a environmental and energy attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John F. Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law
- John F., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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John F. Pierce's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John F. Pierce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John F. Pierce is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Washington →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
John F. Pierce is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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