Atty. Michael James Heatherly

Atty. Michael James Heatherly

Michael James Heatherly is a lawyer practicing automobile negligence, civil litigation, dispute resolution and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Bellingham Bellingham 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Heatherly at a glance

Michael James Heatherly is a Member based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Michael Heatherly. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Washington (1991). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1991) and University of Washington (B.A., 1981). Active member of Whatcom County and Washington State (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Public Affairs Committee Chair, Whatcom County Roundtable) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Heatherly is a lawyer practicing automobile negligence, civil litigation, dispute resolution and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Heatherly in Bellingham, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Heatherly's Areas of Practice

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

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 James Heatherly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael James Heatherly is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael James Heatherly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael James Heatherly is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael James Heatherly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Bellingham 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 James Heatherly

Where is Michael James Heatherly's law office located?
Michael James Heatherly's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. The firm is Michael Heatherly. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Heatherly handle?
Michael James Heatherly focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael James Heatherly practiced law?
Michael James Heatherly has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael James Heatherly go to law school?
Michael James Heatherly earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Michael James Heatherly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1991
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1991

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