Atty. Philip M. Roberts

Atty. Philip M. Roberts

Philip M. Roberts is a lawyer practicing real estate, development & finance, licensing & technology and 5 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip M. Roberts at a glance

Philip M. Roberts is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1980) and Washington (1985). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip M. Roberts is a lawyer practicing real estate, development & finance, licensing & technology and 5 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Philip practices at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip M. Roberts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip M. Roberts 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 M. Roberts 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 M. Roberts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

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

Philip M. Roberts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Philip M. Roberts is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →

Securities Law

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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

Common questions about Philip M. Roberts

Where is Philip M. Roberts's law office located?
Philip M. Roberts's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip M. Roberts handle?
Philip M. Roberts focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Philip M. Roberts practiced law?
Philip M. Roberts has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Philip M. Roberts go to law school?
Philip M. Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Philip M. Roberts for a consultation?
You can contact Philip M. Roberts 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 M. Roberts received?
Philip M. Roberts's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1974

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1980
Washington
Admitted: 1985

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