Atty. Thomas Erwin Platt

Atty. Thomas Erwin Platt

Thomas Erwin Platt is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, employment counseling & preventive law/training, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Seattle Seattle 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Erwin Platt at a glance

Thomas Erwin Platt is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Washington (1974). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1974) and Harvard University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Erwin Platt is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, employment counseling & preventive law/training, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Thomas practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Erwin Platt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Erwin Platt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Erwin Platt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Consumer Protection

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Thomas Erwin Platt is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Thomas Erwin Platt

Where is Thomas Erwin Platt's law office located?
Thomas Erwin Platt'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 Thomas Erwin Platt handle?
Thomas Erwin Platt focuses on employment, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Thomas Erwin Platt practiced law?
Thomas Erwin Platt has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas Erwin Platt go to law school?
Thomas Erwin Platt earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Thomas Erwin Platt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Erwin Platt received?
Thomas Erwin Platt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1974
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1974

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