Richard C. Platte

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Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 40% Car / Auto Accident
    36 years
  • 20% Personal Injury
    36 years
  • 10% Brain Injury
    36 years
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Contact Information

  • Law Offices of Richard C. Platte
    336 36th St., #387
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    360-647-5145
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About me: If I was seriously injured or a family member had died as a result of someone's negligence, I would want fair compensation without a jury trial, if possible.... more

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  • I recommend Richard Platte.
  • I used Richard 1-3 years ago.
  • Richard handled my Personal Injury matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 36 years since Richard C. Platte was first licensed to practice law in OR.
  • 36 years since Richard C. Platte was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Firm of Richard C. Platte 2003–present
Partner at Shepherd Abbott Platte 2002–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Oregon School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1972
University of Washington -Seattle Business Administration BA - Bachelor of Arts 1969
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in WA The American Trial Lawyers Association 2008
Random Acts of Professionalism Washington State Bar Association 2006
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member Oregon State Bar 1972–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Back pain from an old accident
Richard's answer: The best evidence that a person's chronic back pain was caused by a motor vehicle collision would... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Rape of Free Speech LIBERTY (magazine) 1999
How To Prepare And Try A Personal Injury Case How To Prepare And Try A Personal Injury Case 1988
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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Trial Practice Trial Practice Seminar 1999
Automobile Insurance - Subrogation Insurance Law Seminar 1995
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