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About Stephen E. DeForest at a glance
Stephen E. DeForest is a Principal based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Fox Rothschild LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, employment contracts, and health care. Admitted to practice in Washington (1960). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1960) and Yale University (B.A., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Stephen E. DeForest is a lawyer practicing commercial, executive compensation and employee benefits, labor and employment and 5 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Stephen practices at Fox Rothschild LLP in Seattle, WA
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Stephen E. DeForest is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Stephen E. DeForest is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen E. DeForest is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Stephen E. DeForest is one of 7,092 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Washington →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Stephen E. DeForest is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Washington →
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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 venue, 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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