Atty. Stephen James Laforte

Atty. Stephen James Laforte

Stephen James Laforte is a lawyer practicing health care, corporate, commercial real estate and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Seattle Seattle 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Stephen James Laforte at a glance

Stephen James Laforte is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Law Offices of Stephen J. LaForte. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994), and Washington (1998). Educated at George Washington University (J.D. International, 1993) and George Washington University (B.A. International, 1986). Active member of Washington State and Illinois State Bar Associations American Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen James Laforte is a lawyer practicing health care, corporate, commercial real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Stephen practices at Law Offices of Stephen J. LaForte in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Laforte's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen James Laforte is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen James Laforte is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Commercial Real Estate

Stephen James Laforte is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen James Laforte is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Stephen James Laforte is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Stephen James Laforte

Where is Stephen James Laforte's law office located?
Stephen James Laforte's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Law Offices of Stephen J. LaForte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Laforte handle?
Stephen James Laforte focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Stephen James Laforte practiced law?
Stephen James Laforte has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Stephen James Laforte go to law school?
Stephen James Laforte earned their education at (J.D. International, 1993); (B.A. International, 1986).
How can I contact Stephen James Laforte for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. International
George Washington University
- 1993
B.A. International
George Washington University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Washington
Admitted: 1998

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