Jacob DeGraaff

Jacob DeGraaff

Henry, DeGraaff & McCormick, P.S.
  • Bankruptcy
  • Washington
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Biography

A native of Lynden in Whatcom County, I have spent my career representing ordinary citizens, small business owners, and consumers in Washington in bankruptcy and civil cases. My primary focus is Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases involving rental properties, developers, and small business, although I am experienced in many areas of debt and consumer law.

I am a 2001 graduate of Western Washington University in Bellingham, and received my law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego in 2005. Prior to cofounding Henry DeGraaff & McCormick, I worked in general practice at Libey, Enley, Esser & Nelson in Pullman, and bankruptcy law at John Long Law in Issaquah.

I am a member of the Professionalism Committee of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), and chair the Member Outreach Subcommittee. I am coauthoring the professionalism chapter of the forthcoming edition of the Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook, and have co-written a number of articles on debt and consumer issues for the King County Bar Bulletin.

Practice Area
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Professional Experience
Partner
Henry, DeGraaff & McCormick, P.S.
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Education
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Pro Bono Honors
Activities: Elder Law Society
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Western Washington University
B.A. | Political Science
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Professional Associations
WSBA Professionalism Committee
Chair, Member Outreach Subcommittee
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Washington State Bar  # 36713
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Private Student Loan Debt Hits Crisis Point – Bankruptcy May Offer Relief
KCBA Bar Bulletin
Ipso Facto Clauses: Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Law in Flux
KCBA Bar Bulletin
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Seattle Office
1833 N. 105th St.
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98133
Telephone: (206) 330-0595