Atty. Sally Akan

Atty. Sally Akan

Sally Akan is a lawyer practicing government, education, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Sally received a A.M. degree from Harvard University in 1964, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Spokane Spokane 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Sally Akan at a glance

Sally Akan is a employment, litigation, civil rights, education, and government attorney based in Spokane, Washington. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1970), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and Michigan (1980). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1969) and Harvard University (A.M. University, 1964). Serands clients in Spokane, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sally Akan is a lawyer practicing government, education, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Sally received a A.M. degree from Harvard University in 1964, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Sally practices in Spokane, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Sally Akan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Sally Akan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

Sally Akan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Sally Akan is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Washington →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Sally Akan is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Sally Akan is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Spokane 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 Sally Akan

Where is Sally Akan's law office located?
Sally Akan's law practice is located in Spokane, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sally Akan handle?
Sally Akan focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Sally Akan practiced law?
Sally Akan has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Sally Akan go to law school?
Sally Akan earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.M. University, 1964).
How can I contact Sally Akan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1969
A.M. University
Harvard University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
Michigan
Admitted: 1980

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