Atty. Richard Platte
Richard Platte is a lawyer practicing personal injury, torts, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Richard Platte is a car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle attorney based in Bellingham, Washington. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1972) and Washington (1972). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1972) and University of Washington (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Platte is a lawyer practicing personal injury, torts, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Richard practices in Bellingham, WA
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard Platte is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Richard Platte is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →
Richard Platte is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard Platte is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Richard Platte is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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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