Richard C. Platte was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Bellingham, Washington in 1972.  Accomplished throughout his academic career, he was a Special Student of Music from age 9 to 19 at the University of Oregon School of Music.   He graduated from North Eugene High School in 1966, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1969.  He subsequently earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1972 at the University of Oregon School of Law.

The Right Representation for Injuries resulting from ....

Auto Accidents Uninsured Motorists Underinsured Motorists Medical Negligence

Bicycle/Motorcycle Accidents Pedestrian Injuries Dangerous Products Dangerous Land and Building Conditions

Practice restricted to representation of negligence victims for more than 20 years.

More than 100 jury trials.

Free Consultation No Fee Until Recovery

Mr. Platte is licensed to practice law in both Oregon and Washington, and holds the following professional memberships and distinctions:

     

Washington State Bar Association	1972-Present
Oregon State Bar	1972-Present
Whatcom County Bar Association (President, 2000)	1972-Present
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Association of Trial Lawyers of America	1974-2006
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association	1974-Present
Eagle Member and former Board Member
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Civil Justice Foundation, Founding Sponsor
Washington Law and Politics Super Lawyers	2001-2004
The American Trial Lawyers Association (Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington)	2008-Present