Atty. Samuel John Elder, Jr

Atty. Samuel John Elder, Jr

Mr. Samuel John Elder, Jr is a lawyer practicing insurance, personal injury, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Kirkland Kirkland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel John Elder, Jr at a glance

Samuel John Elder, Jr is a Member based in Kirkland, Washington, practicing at Law Office of Sam Elder PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, slip & fall, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Washington (1996) and Oregon (2022). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1996) and Linfield College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Kirkland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Samuel John Elder, Jr is a lawyer practicing insurance, personal injury, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a B.A. degree from Linfield College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Samuel practices at Law Office of Sam Elder PLLC in Kirkland, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel John Elder, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel John Elder, Jr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Samuel John Elder, Jr is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

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.

Samuel John Elder, Jr is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Samuel John Elder, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Samuel John Elder, Jr is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Washington →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Samuel John Elder, Jr is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 Kirkland 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 Samuel John Elder, Jr

Where is Samuel John Elder, Jr's law office located?
Samuel John Elder, Jr's law practice is located in Kirkland, Washington. The firm is Law Office of Sam Elder PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel John Elder, Jr handle?
Samuel John Elder, Jr focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, slip & fall, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Samuel John Elder, Jr practiced law?
Samuel John Elder, Jr has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Samuel John Elder, Jr go to law school?
Samuel John Elder, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Samuel John Elder, Jr for a consultation?
You can contact Samuel John Elder, Jr directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Samuel John Elder, Jr received?
Samuel John Elder, Jr's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1996
B.A.
Linfield College
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1996
Oregon
Admitted: 2022

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