Atty. Thomas William Read

Atty. Thomas William Read

Thomas William Read is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business, commercial leasing and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Seattle Seattle 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (206) 678-1354

Profile Summary

About Thomas William Read at a glance

Thomas William Read is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Alston, Courtnage & Bassetti LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1984) and University of Washington (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas William Read is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business, commercial leasing and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Thomas practices at Alston, Courtnage & Bassetti LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas William Read's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas William Read 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.

Thomas William Read is one of 452,854 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.

Thomas William Read is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Commercial Real Estate

Thomas William Read is one of 14,158 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas William Read

Where is Thomas William Read's law office located?
Thomas William Read's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Alston, Courtnage & Bassetti LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas William Read handle?
Thomas William Read focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Thomas William Read practiced law?
Thomas William Read has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas William Read go to law school?
Thomas William Read earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Thomas William Read for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas William Read received?
Thomas William Read's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1984
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1984

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