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Atty. Philip Angelo Serka

Atty. Philip Angelo Serka

Philip Angelo Serka is a lawyer practicing business, real estate and land use. Philip received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About Philip Angelo Serka at a glance

Philip Angelo Serka is an Attorney based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Washington (1976) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1976). Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 1976) and University of Washington (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Philip Angelo Serka is a lawyer practicing business, real estate and land use
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Philip practices at Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP in Bellingham, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Angelo Serka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Angelo Serka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Philip Angelo Serka is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Philip Angelo Serka is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

Philip Angelo Serka is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Bellingham 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 Philip Angelo Serka

Where is Philip Angelo Serka's law office located?
Philip Angelo Serka's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. The firm is Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Angelo Serka handle?
Philip Angelo Serka focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Philip Angelo Serka practiced law?
Philip Angelo Serka has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Philip Angelo Serka go to law school?
Philip Angelo Serka earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Philip Angelo Serka for a consultation?
You can contact Philip Angelo Serka directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Philip Angelo Serka received?
Philip Angelo Serka's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Seattle University
- 1976
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1976

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