Atty. Ward Jay Rathbone

Atty. Ward Jay Rathbone

Ward Jay Rathbone is a lawyer. Ward received a A.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Olympia Olympia 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About Ward Jay Rathbone at a glance

Ward Jay Rathbone is a State Bd. of Indus. Ins. App. J. based in Olympia, Washington. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Washington (1969). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1968) and Michigan State University (A.A., 1965). Serands clients in Olympia, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ward Jay Rathbone is a lawyer
  • Ward received a A.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Ward practices in Olympia, WA

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 Olympia 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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Ward Jay Rathbone's law practice is located in Olympia, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Ward Jay Rathbone practiced law?
Ward Jay Rathbone has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
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Ward Jay Rathbone earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.A., 1965).
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1968
A.A.
Michigan State University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1969

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