Atty. William Frank Knowles

Atty. William Frank Knowles

William Frank Knowles is a lawyer practicing insurance, insurance coverage & claims litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Seattle Seattle 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (206) 536-1422

Profile Summary

About William Frank Knowles at a glance

William Frank Knowles is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (1987), Oregon (2004), and Idaho (2015). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Washington State University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of East King County, King County and Washington State Bar Associations Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Defense Research Institute Professional Liability Underwriter's Society. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Frank Knowles is a lawyer practicing insurance, insurance coverage & claims litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at Cozen O'Connor in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Frank Knowles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Frank Knowles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Frank Knowles is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

William Frank Knowles is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Frank Knowles is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 William Frank Knowles

Where is William Frank Knowles's law office located?
William Frank Knowles's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Frank Knowles handle?
William Frank Knowles focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Frank Knowles practiced law?
William Frank Knowles has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William Frank Knowles go to law school?
William Frank Knowles earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact William Frank Knowles for a consultation?
You can contact William Frank Knowles directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Frank Knowles received?
William Frank Knowles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Washington State University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1987
Oregon
Admitted: 2004
Idaho
Admitted: 2015

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