Background
Varnell, James L. was born on April 29, 1944 in McKenzie, Tennessee, United States.
Varnell, James L. was born on April 29, 1944 in McKenzie, Tennessee, United States.
University of the South (Sewanee) (Bachelor of Arts, 1965). University of Kentucky (Master of Arts. 1967); University of Washington (Juris Doctor, 1971).
Law Clerk to the Honorary Jerome Farris, Washington Court of Appeals, 1971-1972.
Worked at Ziontz, Chestnut, Varnell, Berley & Slonim (Seattle, Washington) specializing in Indian Affairs Law, Trial and Appellate Practice, Commercial, Corporate, Real Estate, Timber, Mineral, Fisheries, Environmental, Water, Bankruptcy, Federal Tax, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Employment Law, Probate and Estate Planning. Admitted to the bar, 1971, Washington. Law Clerk to the Honorary Jerome Farris, Washington Court of Appeals, 1971-1972.
Member: King County, South King County (President, 1978-1979) and Washington State Bar Associations.
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Since 1964, the firm has been deeply involved in representing Indian Tribes and other Native organizations.
Over the years approximately 70% of our time has been spent in work for Native American clients. This has encompassed a full spectrum of significant Native legal issues.
The firm also engages in a wide range of general legal work, including those practice areas listed above.
Seattle-King County, South King County (President, 1978-1979) and Washington State Bar Associations. Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.