Atty. John Stuart Kaplan

Atty. John Stuart Kaplan

John Stuart Kaplan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & workouts, business, litigation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Seattle Seattle 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (206) 590-9701

Profile Summary

About John Stuart Kaplan at a glance

John Stuart Kaplan 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 business, real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (1994), District of Columbia (2006), and Oregon (2023). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Economics, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Stuart Kaplan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & workouts, business, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Stuart Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stuart Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

John Stuart Kaplan is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Stuart Kaplan is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Washington →

Foreclosure Defense

John Stuart Kaplan is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Washington →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Stuart Kaplan is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 venue, 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 Stuart Kaplan

Where is John Stuart Kaplan's law office located?
John Stuart Kaplan'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 John Stuart Kaplan handle?
John Stuart Kaplan focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Stuart Kaplan practiced law?
John Stuart Kaplan has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Stuart Kaplan go to law school?
John Stuart Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Economics, 1987).
How can I contact John Stuart Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact John Stuart Kaplan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Stuart Kaplan received?
John Stuart Kaplan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1993
B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Oregon
Admitted: 2023

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