Atty. Michael Patrick Cathey
Michael Patrick Cathey is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, corporate, legal ethics and 1 other area of law. Michael has been licensed for 30 years.
Business/ Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 30+ Years Experience
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About Michael Patrick Cathey at a Glance
Michael Patrick Cathey is a business and tax attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Washington (1996). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Patrick Cathey
- Michael Patrick Cathey is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, corporate, legal ethics and 1 other area of law
- Michael has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Patrick Cathey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Patrick Cathey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Patrick Cathey is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Tax Law in Seattle
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Patrick Cathey is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Michael Patrick Cathey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Patrick Cathey's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Patrick Cathey brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Michael Patrick Cathey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Michael Patrick Cathey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Patrick Cathey Handles in Seattle
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Patrick Cathey has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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