Atty. Paul D. Balkan

Atty. Paul D. Balkan

Paul D. Balkan is a lawyer practicing contracts, intellectual property.

Seattle Seattle 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (206) 775-8540 Book Appointment

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About Paul D. Balkan at a glance

Paul D. Balkan is a contracts and ip attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Washington (1996) and Illinois (1999). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1996) and University of Washington (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Paul D. Balkan is a lawyer practicing contracts, intellectual property
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Paul practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul D. Balkan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul D. Balkan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 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

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Where is Paul D. Balkan's law office located?
Paul D. Balkan's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul D. Balkan handle?
Paul D. Balkan focuses on contracts, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Paul D. Balkan practiced law?
Paul D. Balkan has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Paul D. Balkan go to law school?
Paul D. Balkan earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Paul D. Balkan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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