Atty. John William Hempelmann

Atty. John William Hempelmann

John William Hempelmann is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, forest practices and products, land use, natural resources & environmental law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Seattle Seattle 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Hempelmann at a glance

John William Hempelmann is a Partners and The Chairman based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Washington (1969). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1969) and Georgetown University (B.A. Honors, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John William Hempelmann is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, forest practices and products, land use, natural resources & environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Hempelmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Hempelmann 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

John William Hempelmann is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John William Hempelmann is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Hempelmann

Where is John William Hempelmann's law office located?
John William Hempelmann's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Hempelmann handle?
John William Hempelmann focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John William Hempelmann practiced law?
John William Hempelmann has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John William Hempelmann go to law school?
John William Hempelmann earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A. Honors, 1964).
How can I contact John William Hempelmann for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John William Hempelmann received?
John William Hempelmann's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1969
B.A. Honors
Georgetown University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1969

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