Atty. Sean C Knowles

Atty. Sean C Knowles

Sean C Knowles is a lawyer practicing commercial, land use, business and 12 other areas of law. Sean received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Seattle Seattle 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean C Knowles at a glance

Sean C Knowles is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and Washington (2008). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Brown University (A.B. Psychology, 1996). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean C Knowles is a lawyer practicing commercial, land use, business and 12 other areas of law
  • Sean received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Sean practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Sean C Knowles's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate 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 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 Sean C Knowles

Where is Sean C Knowles's law office located?
Sean C Knowles's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean C Knowles handle?
Sean C Knowles focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Sean C Knowles practiced law?
Sean C Knowles has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Sean C Knowles go to law school?
Sean C Knowles earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (A.B. Psychology, 1996).
How can I contact Sean C Knowles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1999
A.B. Psychology
Brown University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2008

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