Atty. Ward E. Buringrud
Ward E. Buringrud is a lawyer practicing aviation, banking, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 33+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ward E. Buringrud
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ward E. Buringrud handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Seattle
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Ward E. Buringrud is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Washington →
Aviation Law in Seattle
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Ward E. Buringrud
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ward E. Buringrud's practice in the field of business, maritime, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ward E. Buringrud brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, maritime, and aviation, Ward E. Buringrud can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Ward E. Buringrud attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ward E. Buringrud Handles in Seattle
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