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Richard James Symmes

Richard James Symmes
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Bankruptcy / Debt
  • 10% Debt Settlement
  • 5% Trademark Application
  • 3% Business
  • 2% Entertainment

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Richard J. Symmes, Esq. is a Seattle native and the principal attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Symmes currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“professional and courteous”

Posted by: russell, 5 months ago.

Client Review: professional and courteous and quickly responded to all my questions and concerns.
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5 star rating

“Bancrupcy/debt”

Posted by: Hailemariam Akalu, 12 months ago.

Client Review: I found Richard to be knowledgeable on issues for which I was most concerned and advised me what I should do.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Joshua A Pops

Rich is as "plugged-in" as any lawyer I know. He is active in the legal community and always looking for new ways to help his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Pops , Vancouver (WA), 4 months ago
Alina Suzanne Morris

I endorse Richard Symmes for legal help with all bankruptcy and debt matters. Richard is very personable and dedicated and a great resource for his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Alina Morris , Seattle (WA), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

4 years since Richard James Symmes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Colorado Active 2008 05/06/2012
Washington Active 2009 05/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal Attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC 2010–present
Attorney at Foster Law Group, PC 2009–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Denver Sturm College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2008
University of Washington Economics & Communications BA - Bachelor of Arts 2004

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Sports & Entertainment Law Journal Member University of Denver, Sturm College of Law 2008
Deans List University of Washington 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Seattle Chamber of Commerce 2011-present
Volunteer Bankruptcy Attorney Neighborhood Debt Relief Clinic 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 3 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Publications

Article Publication Date
How Facebook and Twitter Are Affecting Major Sports and Individual’s First Amendment Rights Sports Litigation Alert 2009
Does CentSports Engage in Illegal Bookmaking or Violate National Collegiate Athletic Association Bylaws? Legal Issues in College Athletics 2009