Atty. Richard Rainey Hoffman

Atty. Richard Rainey Hoffman

Richard Rainey Hoffman is a lawyer practicing business/commercial, contracts, employment and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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Profile Summary

About Richard Rainey Hoffman at a glance

Richard Rainey Hoffman is a The Carlyle Grp. based in Seattle, Washington. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2002), District of Columbia (2008), and Washington (2016). Educated at University of Virginia J.D. (—) and Dartmouth College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Rainey Hoffman is a lawyer practicing business/commercial, contracts, employment and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Richard practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Rainey Hoffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Rainey Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Rainey Hoffman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Rainey Hoffman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

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

Richard Rainey Hoffman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Rainey Hoffman

Where is Richard Rainey Hoffman's law office located?
Richard Rainey Hoffman's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Rainey Hoffman handle?
Richard Rainey Hoffman focuses on patent, contracts, employment, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Richard Rainey Hoffman practiced law?
Richard Rainey Hoffman has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Richard Rainey Hoffman go to law school?
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Education

University of Virginia J.D.
- In Progress
Dartmouth College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008
Washington
Admitted: 2016

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