Atty. William Paul Bergsten

Atty. William Paul Bergsten

William Paul Bergsten is a lawyer practicing administrative, business, commercial and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1962, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Tacoma Tacoma 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About William Paul Bergsten at a glance

William Paul Bergsten is an Of Counsel based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at McGavick Graves, P.S.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Washington (1968). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1967) and Washington State University (B.A. Business, 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Paul Bergsten is a lawyer practicing administrative, business, commercial and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1962, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William practices at McGavick Graves, P.S. in Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Paul Bergsten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Paul Bergsten 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Paul Bergsten is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Paul Bergsten is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Paul Bergsten is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Tacoma 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 William Paul Bergsten

Where is William Paul Bergsten's law office located?
William Paul Bergsten's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. The firm is McGavick Graves, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Paul Bergsten handle?
William Paul Bergsten focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Paul Bergsten practiced law?
William Paul Bergsten has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William Paul Bergsten go to law school?
William Paul Bergsten earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A. Business, 1962).
How can I contact William Paul Bergsten for a consultation?
You can contact William Paul Bergsten 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 Paul Bergsten received?
William Paul Bergsten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1967
B.A. Business
Washington State University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1968

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