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James D Pirtle Esq
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Biography
James D. Pirtle represents clients in all aspects of international human rights, equal protection, civil litigation, appellate practice, cross-border litigation, and criminal defense. His cases include international human rights defense, war crimes, civil and criminal state and federal appeals, civil litigation, cross-border cases, and criminal defense. He is part of the landmark legal team on the Thomas Kwoyelo trial in Uganda. James is licensed in Washington, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and takes cases pro hac vice in Africa. James is a former naval aviator who received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Western Washington University and his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law. While in law school, James studied international bioethics and international war crimes in Ireland and the Czech Republic. James is a world traveler, enjoys boating, and is an aficionado of spicy food.
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Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Law Offices of James D Pirtle Esq
Po Box 51008, Seattle, WA, 98115-1008
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James D Pirtle Esq's Lawyer Endorsements
"While James earned his rising star status as a personal injury lawyer, he is to my knowledge the first attorney to actually win a human rights case in an African Court (Uganda). He has established a war crimes blog and is dedicated to maintaining his reputation as a trial and trailblazing attorney in international law especially in the area concerning human rights in Africa. One will be lucky to have James on their side."
"James is hard-working, compassionate, and tenacious. He puts his clients' interests first and does all he can to achieve the best possible outcome."
Matthew Hale
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Alicia Kikuchi
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Karen Skantze
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Disbarment issued in WA, 2016
updated on 06/20/2016This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Washington State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Honors
2013
2013 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2009
Pro Bono Service Award, Washington State Bar Association
2005
National Order of the Barristers, National Order of the Barristers
2005
Golden Gavel Award, Seattle University School of Law
2004
National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, Pace University School of Law
2004
William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court, William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
2004
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Seattle University School of Law
2004
Best Brief and Best Oralist - Jessup Int Law, Seattle University School of Law
2004
Golden Gavel Award, Seattle University School of Law
1997
Good Conduct Medal, United States Navy
1995
Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon, United States Navy
1994
National Defense Medal, United States Navy
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Pirtle Ferguson PLLC
2006 - Present
Owner, Sentinel Law Group PLLC
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Wiener & Lambka, P.S.
Associations
2007 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Eisele v. Bond
Judgment in favor of Plaintiff
Sablan
Settlement
Complaint Against the Republic of Uganda - In the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Pending
Education
2005
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
2001
Western Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Fundraiser
International Human Rights
N/A
Seattle University Moot Court Board
Trial and Appellate Advocacy
Publications
2012
Washington State Bar News
Equal Protection and War Crimes
2012
Seattle Weekly
Little Kony
2012
Seattle University School of Law LAWYER
Graduate Represents Accused Ugandan War Criminal
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers