Atty. Michael Dunning
Michael Dunning is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Michael, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2015.
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Michael Dunning is a environmental attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Dunning is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law
- Michael, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2015
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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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