Jonathan Wotell Charnitski

Jonathan Wotell Charnitski

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 17 years

Litigation Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Business

2219 Rimland Dr. Suite 301, Bellingham, WA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Representing clients in commercial/general litigation matters in Washington and heavy duty tow operators in fee recovery matters in Washington and Texas

14 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Contingency

35%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 6 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Samish Hill Legal PLLC

2219 Rimland Dr. Suite 301, Bellingham, WA, 98226

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Jonathan Wotell Charnitski's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Neda | March 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

New Contracts/contract litigation

Jonathan has been extremely thorough and meticulous throughout the entire process of creating and executing new dental associate contracts for our multi location specialty dental practice. Jonathan along side Andy Brown have also been by our side as we maneuvered thru a 5 year contractual ligations t...hat was just recently in our favor. Through our entire professional relationship he has done an outstanding job in communicating and keeping us informed.

Posted by Kate | February 14, 2014 | Child Custody

An excellent attorney.

Mr. Charnitski continuously proved himself to be an excellent attorney by handling every aspect of my custody modification case in a professional, hard-working, and knowledgeable manner. He had a solution to every problem I presented, and a legitimate answer to every question I asked. He made it a po...int to keep in prompt contact with me, and he kept me up to date with everything he was working on regarding my case. Moreover, he achieved all this with a positive attitude and a friendly demeanor. I will definitely call on him in the future if I ever need any legal advice or counsel; and I highly recommend him for anyone who needs a great attorney.

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Jonathan Wotell Charnitski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mallory Ellis

Litigation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan sets himself apart from other attorneys simply because he gives above and beyond the kind of detailed attention required to leave each client in a better position than he found them. He will give you an honest opinion of the strengths and weaknesses of your case under the law, and then expertly deal with both. If you are looking for an attorney who cares deeply about getting the job done right, look no further than Mr. Charnitski."

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Jennifer Shamas

Litigation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Charnitski is a knowledgeable and hard working attorney who strives to attain the best possible results for his clients."

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Marc Asch

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Charnitski was a classmate of mine in law school. He would be on the top of my referral list for anyone in the Austin area that has a legal matter in any of his areas of practice as both his intellectual capacity and moral compass are in top order."

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Kevin Harris

Litigation lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan is one of the most professional and dedicated attorney. We have worked together on a number of matters where his leadership and tenacity illustrated his love for the profession. Jonathan knows how to leverage his resources to advocate on behalf of the client! I have depended on him in past and I assure you, his professionalism and diligence will see you through!"

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Sean Sansiveri

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to observe Jonathan’s work over the past six years and found him to be a thoughtful and compassionate attorney. He consistently leverages his knowledge in family law to defend his clients’ interests and pursue creative solutions. I have no reservations about endorsing him as a family law attorney"

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Glen Capers

Litigation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan and I worked on a couple of civil litigation matters while he was in Washington DC. His ability to handle matters of complex litigation while maintaining a high ethical standard is second to none."

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Christopher Fedorchak

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Jonathan for over eight years and I'm consistently impressed with his ability to approach problems from different angles and find practical solutions for his clients. He takes the time to listen to and understand the issues and concerns of his clients and he takes meaningful and effective action to resolve those issues. Jonathan is a tireless advocate and I admire him for his professional dedication."

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Randy Trick

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Friend

"I worked with Mr. Charnitski as a journalist and have been friends and in contact with him for nearly a decade. Mr. Charnitski is very professional, very personable, and a has a strong sense of duty and ethics. He has is both very approachable and would be compassionate with clients, but also a strong fighter for those clients' interests."

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Robert Graff

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jonathan since law school and have always been impressed by his dedication to his work and compassion for others. I have solicited his advice about legal matters before and sent others his way as well, knowing that he is knowledgeable in his area of the law and will always make sure to provide a well thought out and detailed response."

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David Walters

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly diligent attorney who agressivley advocates for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Walters

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan is an excellent attorney and a tenacious advocate for his clients. He has a remarkable ability to digest complex issues quickly and find creative solutions. I highly recommend him."

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Tara Gillespie

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Colin Gaffney

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Marcos Hull

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Jennifer Shamas

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Marc Asch

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Mallory Ellis

Family lawyer

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Tiana Deleo

Unknown lawyer

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Robert Graff

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Randy Trick

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Kristen Repyneck

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Arthur J. Kania Scholarship, Villanova Law School

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Member Attorney, The Walters Firm, PLLC

2019 - 2022

Member Attorney, Andy Brown & Associates, PLLC

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Andy Brown & Associates, PLLC

2015 - 2016

Principal, The Law Office of Jonathan W. Charnitski

2013 - 2015

Senior Counsel, The Walters Firm

2011 - 2013

Governance Analyst, Fannie Mae

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Self Employed

Associations

2026 - Present

Unity Care NW

Board Member

2024 - Present

LAW Advocates

Volunteer Attorney

2023 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2006 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Member

2009 - 2013

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

2006 - 2008

Villanova Law Intellectual Property Law Society

President

2006 - 2007

Villanova Law Student Bar Association

Representative At-Large

Sample of Legal Cases

Trial Judgment Upheld on Appeal

Affirmed Judgment on Behalf of Client

Summary Judgment Upheld by Texas Appellate Court

Summary Judgment Upheld on Appeal

Take-Nothing Jury Verdict on $1.2M Construction Claim

Jury Verdict in Client's Favor

Obtained $1.4M Judgment on Summary Judgment

Summary Judgment in Client's Favor

Take-Nothing Jury Verdict/Judgment on $357k Claim

Jury Verdict and Judgment in Favor of Client

$124k Arbitration Award

Arbitration Award and Collection of $124k

Annulment of 20+ Year Marriage

Annulment

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Education

2008

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Austin Bar Association Fourth Friday CLE Legal Issues Facing Start Ups

2018

CLE Webinar

Pre-Suit Party Due Diligence

2015

Insights into Pleading in Texas Corporations Law

Rule 91a Dismissals

2011

Will the FCC or Department of Justice Be Tougher on the AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Telecommunications and Antitrust

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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