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John R. Shultz has been practicing law for 33 years. John has an extensive practice in personal injury, auto accidents, insurance claims, construction law, corporate and business law, governmental and municipal law, family law, insurance law, real estate and land use law, and wills and probate.
John graduated from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1982, where he served on the Gonzaga Law Review. Prior to law school John served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972, and was in Vietnam from 1972 to 1973. He attended Western Washington University from 1973 to 1974, University of California at Berkeley in 1975, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Washington in 1977, where he received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Design and Architecture. John practiced in architecture while completing his education.
After law school Mr. Shultz was employed by Winston & Cashett, Lawyers in Spokane, Washington from 1979-1982; Dolack, Hansler, Hulscher & Barline in Tacoma, Washington from 1982-1983; was Staff Attorney for the U.S. Veterans Administration in Seattle, Washington from 1983; Bannister, Bruhn & Clark, in Mount Vernon, Washington from 1984-1987; Law Offices of John R. Shultz in Mount Vernon, Washington from 1987-1999; Law Office of John R. Shultz in Burlington, Washington from 1999-2010; and Shultz Law Offices in Burlington from 2010-present. Mr. Shultz has resided in Mount Vernon since 1983.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
35%
43 years
Insurance
25%
43 years
Personal Injury
25%
43 years
Construction and Development
10%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 43 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Shultz Law Offices
127 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA, 98233
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John Russel Shultz's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Great Personal Injury Attorneys
Shultz Law Offices helped me through a very difficult time after my car accident. My car was rear-ended while I was waiting at a stop light and I sustained a serious injury to my neck, that resulted in pain and headaches for over a year. Mr. Shultz was very professional and knowledgeable, and that ...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommend
John R. Shultz and John A. Shultz pulled off a miracle in my eyes. I would recommend them to any friends or family.
Posted by Aristotle | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Best decision of my life
Hiring John R. Shultz and John A. Shultz was the best decision of my life. When I was injured in a hit and run accident, these guys took care of me better than I could have imagined. Absolutely amazing!
Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Very pleased...
I’ve had the occasion to use the services of Shultz Law firm a few different times and have been very pleased. But they really came through for me on my personal injury case.
Posted by Dan | August 3, 2013
Review of John R. Shultz , personal injury representation
John represented me in a strong but fair manner in a case against an insurance company. He helped reach a settlement that I felt compensated me for my losses. Without his knowledge and past experiences I would have more than likely been fortunate to receive 50% of what I did. Even though the process ...
John Russel Shultz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. When I think of class, humble and quality lawyering - John's name rises first. John is an unsung star in Skagit Valley and has been doing wonderful quality work for several decades. Very experienced I recommend him highly. John is also a very nice person and I am sure you will enjoy have him represent you."
"John R. Shultz is a very well respected attorney in Skagit County. I endorse him to anyone who needs an attorney to handle a complex civil matter."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is an aggressive advocate and has effectively represented many clients in personal injury cases, especially auto accidents. John is knowledgeable about both the scientific and human aspects of personal injury, always focusing on how to maximize the insurance recovery to the client."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Certificate of Appreciation, Skagit County Commissioners
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Shultz Law Offices
1999 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of John R. Shultz
1984 - 1987
Attorney, Bannister, Bruhn & Clark
1983 - 1983
Staff Attorney, U.S. Veterans Administration
1982 - 1983
Associate Attorney, Dolack, Hansler, Hulscher & Barline
1979 - 1982
Law Clerk, Winston & Cashett
Associations
1983 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Skagit County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1982
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of California - Berkeley
N/A
N/A
Western Washington University
N/A
Speaking Engagements
1996
Skagit County Legal Support Professionals
Homeowner's Litigation Legal Seminar
1990
Daughters of American Revolution
Fourth of July Speech
Publications
1981
Gonzaga Law Review
Cooper's Mobile Homes v. Simmons, Volume 16:947
Languages
English