Atty. William Walter Spencer

Atty. William Walter Spencer

William Walter Spencer is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, insurance and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Seattle Seattle 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William Walter Spencer at a glance

William Walter Spencer is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Murray, Dunham & Murray. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Washington (1979). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1979) and Washington State University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State and American Bar Associations Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Walter Spencer is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, insurance and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Murray, Dunham & Murray in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Walter Spencer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Walter Spencer 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 Walter Spencer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Walter Spencer 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 Walter Spencer 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.

William Walter Spencer is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Walter Spencer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 Walter Spencer

Where is William Walter Spencer's law office located?
William Walter Spencer's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Murray, Dunham & Murray. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Walter Spencer handle?
William Walter Spencer focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Walter Spencer practiced law?
William Walter Spencer has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Walter Spencer go to law school?
William Walter Spencer earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Walter Spencer for a consultation?
You can contact William Walter Spencer 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 Walter Spencer received?
William Walter Spencer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1979
B.A.
Washington State University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1979

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