Richard J. Symmes

Richard J. Symmes, Esq., a Seattle native, is the principal attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC. Since founding the firm in 2010, he has guided clients through bankruptcy, estate planning, probate, real estate, and trademark matters. His extensive legal experience has helped hundreds of families and businesses find relief from financial distress.

Richard earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he was Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and served as a Staff Editor for the school’s law journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington, where he double majored in economics and communications.

Before founding his Seattle law firm, Richard built a strong foundation as an associate attorney in Denver, Colorado, handling bankruptcy, real estate, insurance, and civil litigation matters. During law school, he completed internships in employment law, trusts and estates, family law, and sports law, gaining a broad, versatile legal skill set that now benefits his clients.

Richard focuses his current practice on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, helping clients eliminate debt and restructure their finances. He also provides tailored estate planning and probate services, real estate legal guidance, and trademark registration support, ensuring comprehensive legal protection for individuals and businesses.

Licensed in Washington and Colorado and admitted to multiple U.S. District Courts, Richard brings a well-rounded and strategic approach to legal representation. He is a member of the NACBA and multiple state and county bar associations and volunteers with the King County Bar Neighborhood Debtors Clinic, reflecting his commitment to public service.

Richard J. Symmes is known for delivering personalized, results-driven legal counsel. With high client ratings on platforms such as Avvo, Yelp, and Google, he remains one of Seattle’s most trusted attorneys in bankruptcy and related legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Symmes Law Group, PLLC
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Denver Bar Association
• Member, King County Bar, Bankruptcy Law Section

Licensed State

• Colorado
• Washington

Education

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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