Atty. Ward E. Buringrud

Atty. Ward E. Buringrud

Ward E. Buringrud is a lawyer practicing aviation, banking, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (206) 360-0538 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ward E. Buringrud at a glance

Ward E. Buringrud is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Washington State University (B.A. Accounting, 1976). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ward E. Buringrud is a lawyer practicing aviation, banking, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law
  • Ward received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Ward practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Ward E. Buringrud's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ward E. Buringrud 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.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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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 Ward E. Buringrud

Where is Ward E. Buringrud's law office located?
Ward E. Buringrud's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ward E. Buringrud handle?
Ward E. Buringrud focuses on business, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Ward E. Buringrud practiced law?
Ward E. Buringrud has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Ward E. Buringrud go to law school?
Ward E. Buringrud earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Accounting, 1976).
How can I contact Ward E. Buringrud for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1993
B.A. Accounting
Washington State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1993

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