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.
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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.
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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Stuart Kaplan is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
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 →
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 →
John Stuart Kaplan is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Washington →
John Stuart Kaplan is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Washington →
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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 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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