William R Sherman

William R Sherman

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 26 years

Government Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Government

800 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

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Washington Attorney General's Office

800 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA, 98104

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Posted by Audley | May 31, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

Employment Contract Assistance

I worked with Bill to mitigate the ins and outs of an employment contract for my business. Having the appropriate language and legal details were critical to the success of my current sales engagement. Bill worked hard and fast for my best interests and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results... of his efforts.

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William R Sherman's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Kimberly

Administrative law lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Other

"I had the opportunity to study under Bill Sherman at Seattle University School of Law. Mr. Sherman's knowledge and expertise in government and administrative law is peerless. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Kalish

Litigation lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bill for several years. Bill is incredibly intelligent, extremely hard-working, and very dedicated to his clients. He is a fine attorney, and has a great reputation in the community. I recommend him to anyone in need of complex legal services."

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Scott Leist

Litigation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill for several years, since we were at the King County Prosecutor's office together. He is an incredibly personable guy and a skilled advocate. Bill is also one of the most prepared attorneys I have ever met. If you hire him, you can be certain that he will know more about the law and your case than opposing counsel."

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Roger Townsend

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill is a sharp as they come, and there's nothing in the law he can't do at the highest level. He is good in person, in court and is an excellent writer. "

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

1999

Graduated magna cum laude, University of Michigan Law School

1998

West Publishing Award, University of Michigan Law School

Work Experience

2008 - 2012

Attorney, The Sherman Law Firm PLLC

2003 - 2007

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecutor's Office

2002 - 2003

Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk, Ninth Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown

1999 - 2000

Law Clerk, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour

1998 - 1999

Editor-in-Chief, Michigan Law Review

1993 - 1996

Special Assistant to the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior

Associations

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Seattle University School of Law

Open Government Law

2011

Legislation and the Legislative Process Seminar

Legislation and Legislative Camaigns

2011

Advanced Trial Advocacy Seminar

Small Firm Legal Practice

2010

Northwest Regional Advocacy Training Program

Trial Skills

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