Atty. Ronald B. Leighton

Atty. Ronald B. Leighton

Ronald B. Leighton is a lawyer practicing commercial, general and environmental litigation, aviation litigation and 1 other area of law.

Lakewood Lakewood 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Ronald B. Leighton at a glance

Ronald B. Leighton is a J. based in Lakewood, Washington. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1976). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1976) and Whitworth College (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Lakewood, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ronald B. Leighton is a lawyer practicing commercial, general and environmental litigation, aviation litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Ronald received a B.A. degree from Whitworth College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Ronald practices in Lakewood, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald B. Leighton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ronald B. Leighton 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Aviation 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 Lakewood 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 Ronald B. Leighton

Where is Ronald B. Leighton's law office located?
Ronald B. Leighton's law practice is located in Lakewood, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald B. Leighton handle?
Ronald B. Leighton focuses on business, litigation, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Ronald B. Leighton practiced law?
Ronald B. Leighton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Ronald B. Leighton go to law school?
Ronald B. Leighton earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1976
B.A.
Whitworth College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1976

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