Atty. P. Arley Harrel
P. Arley Harrel is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation, trust and estate litigation, and real estate and commercial disputes.
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P. Arley Harrel is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Williams Kastner. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association and Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1973) and Washington State University (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- P. Arley Harrel is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation, trust and estate litigation, and real estate and commercial disputes
- He represents clients across Washington and Oregon in a broad range of litigation matters in both state and federal courts
- Arley’s practice includes commercial disputes, real estate litigation, condemnation and eminent domain, construction, employment, environmental law, intellectual property, municipal liability, products liability, professional liability, securities, and transportation matters
- He also advises clients on real estate transactions and general business issues
- He has represented national and international clients in significant litigation, including serving as multidistrict litigation counsel for a leading consumer goods company in a product liability case before the U.S
- District Court
- Arley has also served as Special Counsel to the City of Wenatchee in matters involving the Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District
- He acted as lead attorney in a bond validation case in Chelan County Superior Court that was ultimately decided by the Washington State Supreme Court
- Within Williams Kastner, Arley has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Litigation Department, Chair of the Business Litigation Practice Group, Chair of the Environmental Practice Group, and member of the firm’s Board of Directors
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases P. Arley Harrel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
P. Arley Harrel is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
P. Arley Harrel is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
P. Arley Harrel is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
P. Arley Harrel is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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