Atty. Thomas M Affolter

Atty. Thomas M Affolter

Thomas M Affolter is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, disability, education law and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Kirkland Kirkland 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas M Affolter at a glance

Thomas M Affolter is a employment, ssd, litigation, and education attorney based in Kirkland, Washington. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (2003). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 2002) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Kirkland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas M Affolter is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, disability, education law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Thomas practices in Kirkland, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M Affolter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M Affolter 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 M Affolter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Thomas M Affolter is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas M Affolter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Thomas M Affolter is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Kirkland 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 M Affolter

Where is Thomas M Affolter's law office located?
Thomas M Affolter's law practice is located in Kirkland, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M Affolter handle?
Thomas M Affolter focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Thomas M Affolter practiced law?
Thomas M Affolter has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Thomas M Affolter go to law school?
Thomas M Affolter earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Thomas M Affolter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 2002
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 2003

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