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Yale Lewis III

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Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-50%), Free Consultation (20 minutes), Hourly ($225/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I strive to give each client the individual attention and care they need. However, I don't mince words and I don't try to sugarcoat the message. I evaluate the... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Reasonable rates and strong representation.”

Posted by: Patrick, 2011-02-02 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Yale Lewis was recommended to me by my wife. I had been using another attorney and was very dissatisfied. I am extremely happy that I hired Mr. Lewis... more
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5 star rating

“Clear and to the point!”

Posted by: Lydia, 2010-12-04 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Yale Lewis provided me with the most effective, clear and concise representation I have had to date. His direct and clear on all matters and fully... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Michael W. Louden

Yale successfully handled a complicated appeal of a family law matter I had worked on. He brought a creative approach to a difficult issue.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Louden , Seattle (WA), Almost 2 years ago
Richard K. Hart

I worked with Yale on a very difficult and hard-fought case and found him to be diligent, honest and effective and have since referred other work to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Hart , Seattle (WA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

9 years since Yale Lewis III was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2003 01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices, O. Yale Lewis III, LLC 2003–present
Attorney at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 2002–2003

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, NY Journalism M.S. - Master of Science 1992
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
First Place, Annual Writing Competition American Indian Law Review 2002
Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, Second Place 2001

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
member Puyallup Tribal Bar Association 2009-present
member Snoqualmie Tribal Bar Association 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 13
Answers: 307 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers
89 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Treaty Fishing Rights: A Habitat Right as Part of the Trinity of Rights Implied by the Fishing Clause of the Stevens Treaties American Indian Law Review 2002
Cargo Residues and Cargo-Associated Garbage: Are They Regulated by the Ocean Dumping Act of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal 2002

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Indian Child Welfare Act Teach-in, Hearing Room U.S. Senate Com. on Indian Affairs 2011
Jurisdiction in Indian Law Jurisdiction in Indian Law/Introduction to Adoption Law: Breakfast Seminar/CLE 2010
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