Atty. Michael Forest Cressey

Atty. Michael Forest Cressey

Michael Forest Cressey is a lawyer practicing construction defects law, products liability, professional negligence and 13 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Humboldt State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Spokane Spokane 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Michael Forest Cressey at a glance

Michael Forest Cressey is a contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and construction attorney based in Spokane, Washington. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and Washington (1996). Educated at California Western University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Humboldt State University (B.S., 1979). Active member of Continuing Legal Education Committee. Serands clients in Spokane, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Forest Cressey is a lawyer practicing construction defects law, products liability, professional negligence and 13 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Humboldt State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices in Spokane, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Forest Cressey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Forest Cressey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael Forest Cressey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Forest Cressey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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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 Spokane 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 Michael Forest Cressey

Where is Michael Forest Cressey's law office located?
Michael Forest Cressey's law practice is located in Spokane, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Forest Cressey handle?
Michael Forest Cressey focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael Forest Cressey practiced law?
Michael Forest Cressey has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael Forest Cressey go to law school?
Michael Forest Cressey earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
California Western University School of Law
- 1984
B.S.
Humboldt State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
Washington
Admitted: 1996

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