Atty. Shawn M. Carter

Atty. Shawn M. Carter

Shawn M. Carter is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use law.

Seattle Seattle 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn M. Carter at a glance

Shawn M. Carter is a zoning and environmental attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Washington (1990). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1989) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shawn M. Carter is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use law
  • Shawn M. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Shawn M. practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn M. Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Shawn M. Carter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Shawn M. Carter is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Shawn M. Carter

Where is Shawn M. Carter's law office located?
Shawn M. Carter's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn M. Carter handle?
Shawn M. Carter focuses on zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Shawn M. Carter practiced law?
Shawn M. Carter has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Shawn M. Carter go to law school?
Shawn M. Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Shawn M. Carter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1989
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
Washington
Admitted: 1990

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