Samuel John Elder JR

Also known as Sam Elder
Samuel John Elder JR

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 90% Personal Injury
    17 years
  • 10% Insurance
    17 years

Contact Information

  • Law Office of Sam Elder PLLC
    12716 NE 106th Lane
    Kirkland, WA 98033
    Office: 425-999-8170
    Fax: 425-999-8172
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Sandi, Sam, and Lauren Elder

After working at a traditional law firm for 16 years, and after the birth of his daughter Lauren, Sam decided to transform his practice.... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Simply the Best”

Posted by: Julie, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have worked with many lawyers through my career and have never met one that I respect and admire as much as I do Sam Elder. While working with Sam... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Rico Jon Tessandore

Sam is a great attorney and a real force in the courtroom. I can't say enough about Sam's knowledge of the law and his courtroom ability.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rico Tessandore , Lynnwood (WA), Over 1 year ago
Martin J Pujolar

I recently had a case against Mr. Elder that was heavily litigation with contested issues. Mr. Elder was cooperative, courteous, and professional... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Martin Pujolar , Seattle (WA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since Samuel John Elder JR was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1996 05/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Member at Gordon Edmunds Elder PLLC 2002–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Linfield College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Mentor Award 2005
Certificate of Appreciation - Bar Examiner Committee 2004 2004
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Association for Justice 2006–present
Eagle Member Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 2001–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Demystifying Biomechanical Junk Science Trying Auto Cases in Trying Times 2012
The Building Blocks of Subrogation: What it is; How it arises Insurance and Subrogation Basics 2011
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Demystifying Biomechanical Junk Science Trying Auto Cases in Trying Times 2012
The Building Blocks of Subrogation: What it is; How it arises Insurance and Subrogation Basics 2011
See all 14 speaking engagements