Atty. Paul A. Barrera
Paul is the founding attorney of North City Law. Paul offers advice and representation in business, estate planning, real property law, and probate matters.
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Paul A. Barrera is a Shareholder based in Shoreline, Washington, practicing at North City Law, PC. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Washington (2017), United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (2017), United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (2020), and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2021). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D. University, 2016) and Seattle University (B.A. History, 2007). Serands clients in Shoreline, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul is the founding attorney of North City Law
- Paul offers advice and representation in business, estate planning, real property law, and probate matters
- His work includes serving in business disputes and commercial lawsuits, and Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) disputes
- Paul is curious to learn about his client’s interests and risks
- Based on his understanding of his client’s position, Paul gives strategic options to empower choices
- During client intake and interviews, Paul listens for key gaps in a story to root out hidden issues
- In disputes and litigation, Paul helps clients re-frame the situation to conform to the applicable legal theory
- When clients trust Paul with their business, Paul ensures money is spent wisely on result-oriented choices
- Prior to law school, Paul worked for six years in finance as a cost analyst and fraud investigator
- In his work for financial institutions and companies, Paul saved them money through accurate reporting
- Personally, Paul’s interests include his wife and three children, traveling to new places near and far, and following political news as a concerned citizen
- As a tax professional and attorney, Paul will work to protect your wishes, grow your assets for your business and your family, and help you when you face difficult challenges in life
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Paul A. Barrera is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →
Paul A. Barrera is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Paul A. Barrera is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul A. Barrera is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Paul A. Barrera is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Shoreline 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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