Overview
Practice Areas
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40% Arbitration
33 years, 200 cases
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25% International Law
26 years, 240 cases
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25% Contracts / Agreements
33 years, 400 cases
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10% Mediation
33 years, 120 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($250-$350/hour)
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Contact Information
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About Me
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I am the founder and owner of The Beles Group, Counselors at Law. I have been an advocate, arbitrator and educator for over 33 years. My practice focuses on... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Jason,
2009-09-25
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I have worked with Craig Beles for several years now after switching from a larger Seattle firm because of the considerably higher level of personal...
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Peer Endorsements
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Craig Beles is a great lawyer. His academic achievement and legal experience is without question. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Kris Jensen
, Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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36 years since Craig Charles Beles was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1975 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Adjunct Professor at
Seattle University School of Law
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2006–present
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Owner at
The Beles Group, Counselors at Law
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1990–present
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Arbitrator & Mediator at
AAA, ICDR, WIPO, ICC, CPR FINRA, WSBA, Federal District Court & King County
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1987–present
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Attorney at
Kargianis, Austin & Erickson
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1987–1990
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Associate Professor at
Gonzaga University School of Law
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1979–1987
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Administrative Law Judge at
Higher Education Personnel Board
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1980–1986
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Assistant Attorney General at
Washington State Attorney Generals Office
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1976–1979
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Judicial Law Clerk at
Washington State Court of Appeals, Div II
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1975–1976
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California - Berkeley (Boalt Hall) |
International Practice |
LL.M - Master of Laws with High Honors |
1988 |
| Gonzaga University |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude |
1975 |
| University of California - Santa Cruz |
Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1971 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Preeminent Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Fulbright Scholar-Czech Rep-Comparative ADR & Comparative Torts |
U.S. State Department |
2010 |
| Seattle Top ADR and Mediation Lawyer |
Seattle Metro Magazine |
2010 |
| Top Contracts/Agreements Lawyer |
Washington CEO Magazine |
2008 |
| Exceptionally Well Qualified for Trial Bench |
Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee |
2007 |
| Exceptionally Well Qualified for Trial Bench |
King County Washington Women Lawyers |
2007 |
| Exceptionally Well Qualified for Trial Bench |
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
2007 |
See all 7 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators |
2007-present
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| Disciplinary Hearing Officer |
Washington State Bar Association |
2005-present
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| Arbitrator & Mediator |
AAA, ICDR, WIPO, ICC, FINRA, CPR, WSBA, King County |
1988-present
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| Executive Committee of Bar Examiners |
Washington State Bar Association |
1987-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1975-present
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| Competency Implementation Commeittee |
Washington State Bar Association |
2004-2006
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| Judicial Recommendations Committee |
Washington State Bar Association |
2000-2002
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See all 7 association entries
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| The Washington CP Act vs. The Learned Professional |
Gonzaga Law Review |
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| Truth & The Use of History to Interpret Our State Constitution |
De Novo |
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| Parady as Fair Use |
Unknown |
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| Torts and Consumer Protection |
BAR-BRI |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Comparative Best International Arbitration Practices |
Mid-year Fulbright Conference, Velke Bilovice, CZ |
2010 |
| The Pros and Cons of Differing Procedures in U.S. and European Arbitrations |
Czech Society of International Law |
2010 |
| Revised Uniform Arbitration Act |
Ask the Experts About Arbitration |
2007 |
| International & High Technology Arbitration |
University of Washington Executive MBA Program |
1999 |
| Wrongful Birth & Wrongful Life |
Recent Developments in Personal Injury Law |
1983 |
| Criteria for Determining Whether a Question of Consitutional Magnitude May be Raised for the First Time on Appeal |
Washington State Appellate Court Conference |
1982 |
| Medical-Legal Concerns of Emergency Medical Personnel |
Health Care Law |
1982 |
| The Future of the Washington Consumer Protection Act |
Washington State Judicial Conference |
1981 |
| The Importance of Police Conduct in Citizen Encounters |
State Patrol Graduation Address |
1981 |
See all 9 speaking engagements
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