Atty. Richard Andrew Derham

Atty. Richard Andrew Derham

Richard Andrew Derham is a lawyer practicing corporate, health care, real estate litigation and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Seattle Seattle 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Andrew Derham at a glance

Richard Andrew Derham is a business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and health care attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Washington (1965). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1965) and Harvard College (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Andrew Derham is a lawyer practicing corporate, health care, real estate litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Richard practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Andrew Derham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Andrew Derham 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.

Richard Andrew Derham 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.

Richard Andrew Derham is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Richard Andrew Derham is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Andrew Derham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Richard Andrew Derham is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 Richard Andrew Derham

Where is Richard Andrew Derham's law office located?
Richard Andrew Derham's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Andrew Derham handle?
Richard Andrew Derham focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Richard Andrew Derham practiced law?
Richard Andrew Derham has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Richard Andrew Derham go to law school?
Richard Andrew Derham earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact Richard Andrew Derham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Andrew Derham received?
Richard Andrew Derham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1965
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1965

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