$ 425-425 per hour
My practice emphasizes residential landlord-tenant litigation and practice. I represent clients in designing their operations to avoid legal issues, from the first sign of trouble through settlement, arbitration or trial; and, when necessary, to judgment enforcement or appeal. I use my experience working and writing for local judges to frame cases in the best light for my clients
I am a familar face to many in the landlord-tenant field. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Rental Housing Association of Wahington and act as the Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee. I have testified before cities as well as the Washington Legislature on landlord-tenant laws. I am also a regular speaker at landlord-tenant seminars for attorneys and real estate brokers; a partial list of presentation topics is included on my main profile page. If you would like me to speak at your event, please contact me using the message feature below.
I am a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, and the Debtor Creditor Rights Section. I am also licensed to practice in the United States District Court and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. Prior to entering private practice, I was a law clerk to Chief Judge Marywave Van Deren of Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals as well as a volunteer for the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project and for the Tenant Law Center, a division of Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.
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811 First Avenue, Suite 530, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very poor customer service & very un-professional. He only concerns about making money. Don’t hire him, otherwise you will regret later on.
Hi Anonymous, I am sorry to hear you were not satisfied with my representation. Please contact me directly with your concerns and I will try to address them.
Posted by Gina | June 1, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
timely and knowledgeable response, answers to the point, knows landlord/tenant laws so well that he will solve any problems you may have for the individual landlords.
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I sent him a message in 2018 about a matter. He didn't respond. He doesn't seem to have reviews since before then. I'm not sure if he is still in practice. However, if he doesn't respond to Avvo message requests and you contact his office and he still doesn't respond how do you know if he is still in...
Posted by J | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Christopher represented me in a landlord and tenant dispute, where the tenant broke lease and caused property damages. Christopher displayed thorough and solid understanding of WA landlord and tenant law and professionalism. His superb and efficient negotiation skill and expertise in this topic of la...
Posted by SHARON HANCOCK | August 2, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I did not hire Chris as he addressed all my questions in my initial request, but I will definitely hire him when I have the need. I sent Chris a question regarding landlord rights and responsibilities dealing with companion animals. Chris responded back promptly and provided a very thoughtful and t...
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"Christopher Cutting offers crisp, readable, precise analysis and suggestions on the pages of Avvo. His answers demonstrate empathy and a dimension of practical judgment beyond "knowing the law," which are the keys to resolving disputes. I am grateful for his service to the community."
"Christopher is a top notch attorney. I have sought his input on several occasions and have always been impressed with his subject matter knowledge and responsiveness. He is kind and trustworthy, yet remains a tenacious advocate for his clients."
"I have worked with Christopher for about 2 years. He displays the highest level of professionalism and demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds colleagues who are years his senior. Christopher is able to reach great results for his clients by being able to quickly analyze the legal issues and provide a practical approach to problem-solving. Christopher is down to earth and able to explain the “legalese” in a way that makes sense to clients. I highly recommend Christopher Cutting."
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star Attorney 2020, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Volunteer of the Year, Rental Housing Association of Washington
2019
Rising Star Attorney 2019, Washington Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star Attorney 2018, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star Attorney 2017, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
Volunteer of the Year, Rental Housing Association of Washington
2016
Rising Star Attorney 2016, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star Attorney 2013, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2017 - Present
Owner, Cutting Law Office PC
2017 - Present
Owner, LT Services
2010 - 2017
Attorney, Loeffler Law Group, PLLC
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk to the Honorable Marywave VanDeren, Washington State Court Of Appeals Division Ii
2008 - 2009
Intern, Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio
2008 - 2008
Extern to the Honorable Ronald B. Leighton, United States District Court Western Dist. Of Wa
2023 - Present
Partnership for Affordable HousingBoard Member
2021 - Present
Rental Housing Association of WashingtonVice President
2020 - Present
Rental Housing Association of WashingtonLegislation Committee Co-Chair
2020 - Present
PNW Property & Innovations Trends ConferenceBoard Member
2018 - Present
Rental Housing Association of WashingtonDirector
2016 - Present
Legal Defense Committee, Rental Housing Association of WashingtonMember
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section
2010 - Present
Rental Housing Association of WashingtonVendor Member
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
2015 - 2017
National Association of Residential Property Managers
2009 - 2012
King County Bar Association
Judgment affirmed on appeal
Collected rent after foreclosure
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
What to Do When a Tenant Dies
2023
Lease Drafting, Foreclosure, and Bankruptcy
2022
Local Landlord-Tenant Laws by Jurisdiction
2022
2022
2022
Property Upkeep & Maintenance Requests
2022
Landlord-Tenant Issues
2021
Collecting Past Tenant Damages
2020
Collecting Past Tenant Damages
2020
2019
Legislative Update
2019
Collecting Past Tenant Damages
2018
2018
Fair Housing and Fair Credit
2018
Rental Property Marketing and Management
2017
2017
2017
2016
2016
Collections and Landlord-Tenant Ethics
2015
Landlord's and Tenant's Rights and Obligations
2015
Legal Panel member
2014
Evictions, Court, and Litigation
2014
2014
2013
Commercial Evictions in Washington
2013
Tenant's Rights Panel Discussion
2022
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Legal Answers
Legal Guides
I need to know what to file? how to respond to a unlawful eviction when I am the property owner on the deed.
03 Mar 2024
I am a live-in landlord. How can I legally evict my roommate from the house? She has a 6 month lease expiring 01 December.
29 Jul 2022
Lease break by tenant - re-rent levy
30 Oct 2021