Principal
Main: 253.852.2345
Fax: 253.852.2030
Email:
jcasey@curranfirm.com
Note: John’s assistant, Kristina Church, can be reached at kchurch@curranfirm.com
John is a principal of the firm. He has over 14 years of experience as an attorney practicing civil litigation. His practice involves litigation and alternative dispute resolution of real estate and business disputes. He also drafts agreements and provides counsel in real estate and business matters. A significant portion of his practice involves representing school districts, special purpose districts, and municipalities.
EDUCATION
J.D., cum laude, Seattle University, 1994
B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1985
BAR/COURT ADMISSIONS
Admitted to Washington State Bar
Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Presenter, “How Did I Ever Get Into This Mess: Legal Pitfalls of Real Estate Investing”, sponsored by Newberry Realty (2005 - Present)
Presenter, “Basics of School Law for Board Members”, Washington State School Directors Association Annual Conference (2005 & 2007)
Presenter, “Preadmission Education Program”, Washington State Bar Association (2006)
Presenter, “Nuts & Bolts of Civil Litigation” for newly-admitted attorneys, Washington State Bar Association, (2002 – 2005)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Washington Council of School Attorneys, Member and Past-President
National Association of Securities Dealers, Arbitrator
United Way of King County, Past Member, Board of Directors
HOME Emergency Shelter, Past President
South King County Legal Clinic, Volunteer Attorney
South King County Bar Association, Past Trustee
PERSONAL
In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his family, coaching youth soccer, and woodworking.
