Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 114.

FINDLEY, HOWARD M.: A SEATTLE ATTORNEY whose qualifications are well known is 
Howard M. Findley, member of the firm of Trefethen & Findley, a firm that 
ministers to a large and representative clientele.  Mr. Findley is a native of 
Missouri and was born in 1877, and was educated in the public Schools.  His A. 
B. degree was taken in Monmouth, following which he received his training in 
law in the University of Michigan.  In 1904 Mr. Findley located in Seattle.  
In 1915 he served Seattle as Assistant Corporation Counsel  Mr. Findley is 
chairman of the Washington State Board of Law Examiners, a body that passes 
upon the granting of licenses to practicing attorneys and also upon the 
evidence introduced in disbarment proceedings.  In practice Mr. Findley 
specializes in corporation law.  His arguments are usually brief, but 
thoroughly cover every angle of the matter at bar.  His points of law are 
exceptionally well taken.  A man of pleasing personality, he has attained a 
measure of success that comes to but few.  Mr. Findley has unusual powers of 
concentration, and application, and his retentive mind has often excited the 
surprise of his professional colleagues.  The policy he pursues in conduct of 
a trial has gained for him respect of the members of the bar and the 
judiciary.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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