Atty. William Thomas Cornell

Atty. William Thomas Cornell

William Thomas Cornell is a lawyer practicing appellate, business, business law and professional liability. and 11 other areas of law. William received a degree from University of California, San Diego in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Seattle Seattle 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William Thomas Cornell at a glance

William Thomas Cornell is a business, real estate, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Washington (1989) and Oregon United States District Court for the State of Washington (2013). Educated at University of California, San Diego (Bachelor, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships: Washington State Bar Association King County Bar Association and Master Builders Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Thomas Cornell is a lawyer practicing appellate, business, business law and professional liability. and 11 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from University of California, San Diego in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Thomas Cornell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Thomas Cornell 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.

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Thomas Cornell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Construction Law

William Thomas Cornell is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

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

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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 William Thomas Cornell

Where is William Thomas Cornell's law office located?
William Thomas Cornell's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Thomas Cornell handle?
William Thomas Cornell focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Thomas Cornell practiced law?
William Thomas Cornell has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Thomas Cornell go to law school?
William Thomas Cornell earned their education at (Bachelor, 1982).
How can I contact William Thomas Cornell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Thomas Cornell received?
William Thomas Cornell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Bachelor
University of California, San Diego
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1989
Oregon United States District Court for the State of Washington
Admitted: 2013

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