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Kenneth Gorton

Litigation Attorney in University Place, Washington.

18 years of experience
Personal Injury, Consumer Law
Washington

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Biography

Kenneth Gorton is a litigation attorney in Washington. He has dedicated his career to advocating for injured and disabled people. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, and represented hundreds of clients in personal injury, consumer protection, and other types of cases. Mr. Gorton received the highest possible rating by AVVO, one of the best-known ranking services for lawyers, which rates him as 10 out of 10 (superb). He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in complex cases” in excess of one million dollars. Mr. Gorton's qualifications include three graduate degrees (doctorate in law, master’s in dispute resolution, and master’s in psychology). Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Robert Bryan, a federal judge in Tacoma. He later served as a deputy prosecutor for Thurston County by special appointment. Mr. Gorton now works full time as a litigation attorney, and manages a growing law practice in University Place, Washington. Please see www.GortonLaw.net for more information. EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND EACH OUTCOME IS DIFFERENT. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR OUTCOME.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Consumer Law: Class Action, Lemon Law

Additional Practice Areas

Litigation
Insurance Bad Faith

Fees

Free Consultation
Contingent Fees

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Washington
Since 2006

Professional Experience

Managing Attorney: Gorton Law; 2013 - Current; Active civil litigation practice representing injured and disabled clients. AVVO rated 10 out of 10 (please see AVVO website for client testimonials), and member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. More information is available at www.GortonLaw.net.

Litigation Attorney: Private Practice; 2006 - 2013

Special Deputy Prosecutor: Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office; 2006 - 2006

Federal Clerkship: The Honorable Robert Bryan (Federal Court); 2005 - 2006

Clerkship: Aidikoff & Uhl; 2005 - 2005

Clerkship: FINRA (NASD) Dispute Resolution Center; 2004 - 2004

Clerkship: Steptoe & Johnson (London); 2003 - 2003

Education

Pepperdine University School of Law: J.D. (2005) | Juris Doctor (Law); 2002 - 2005; Emphasis in Litigation and International Law; Honors: Student Editor, American Bar Association's Student Lawyer (National Journal); Activities: London Moot Court Team (Royal Courts of Justice), London Clerkship (Steptoe & Johnson)

Pepperdine University: M.A. (2005) | Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR); 2002 - 2005; Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

University of Alaska - Anchorage: M.S. (1997) | Master of Science in Psychology; 1996 - 1997; Honors: Academic Honors (4.0 GPA); Activities: Research and Teaching Assistant, Volunteer Therapist for Autistic Children

University of Alaska - Anchorage: B.S. (1996) | Bachelor of Science in Psychology; 1993 - 1996; Honors: Leadership and Academic Honors; Activities: Editor of Student Newspaper

Awards

AVVO Rated 10 out of 10 (Superb): Avvo; 2014

Client's Choice Award: Avvo; 2013

Certificate of Professionalism (Four Week Jury Trial): Pierce County Superior Court; 2013

Life Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum; 2010

Certificate of Appreciation (Distinguished Service): American Bar Association; 2003

Academic and Leadership Honors (Graduation): University of Alaska; 1996

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Professional Associations

Washington State Association for Justice: Eagle Member; Current

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: Federal Appellate Court; Current

Western District of Washington: Federal District Court; Current

Washington Court of Appeals: State Appellate Court; Current

Million Dollar Advocates Forum: Life Member; Current

Washington State Bar # 37597: Member; 2006 - Current

American Bar Association: Member; 2003 - Current

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society: Member; 1996 - Current

Golden Key National Honor Society: Member; 1996 - Current

Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology: Member; 1996 - Current

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA): Committee Member, Court Rules & Procedures Committee; 2014 - 2016; Activities: Appointed by WSBA Board of Governors. Member of Evidence Rules Subcommittee.

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA): Hearing Officer (Adjudicator for Disciplinary Hearings); 2014 - 2015; Activities: Appointed by Washington Supreme Court.