Atty. Michael James Shinn

Atty. Michael James Shinn

Michael James Shinn is a lawyer practicing education, government, juvenile and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Vancouver Vancouver 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Shinn at a glance

Michael James Shinn is an Off. of the Atty. Gen. based in Vancouver, Washington. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on workers comp, juvenile, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1992). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1992) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Vancouver, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Shinn is a lawyer practicing education, government, juvenile and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Vancouver, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Shinn's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael James Shinn is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →

Juvenile Law

Michael James Shinn is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Washington →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael James Shinn is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael James Shinn is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Vancouver 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 Shinn

Where is Michael James Shinn's law office located?
Michael James Shinn's law practice is located in Vancouver, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Shinn handle?
Michael James Shinn focuses on workers comp, juvenile, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael James Shinn practiced law?
Michael James Shinn has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael James Shinn go to law school?
Michael James Shinn earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Michael James Shinn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1992
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1992

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