Mel L. Crawford

Mel L. Crawford

9.9

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-33%), Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Contact Information

  • MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
    1500 Hoge Building
    705 Second Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Office: 206-622-1604
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1993, after working as a ranch hand, baker and mental health counselor. My practice focuses on people... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Disability insurance/ERISA Mel Crawford is the BEST!”

Posted by: a Insurance client, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Mel is the BEST! My life changed for the better the moment I met him. I was diagnosed with a disabling condition, unable to work, overwhelmed at... more
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5 star rating

“Effective”

Posted by: a Insurance client, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Mel helped me with a complicated Accidental Death claim for my father. Mel was able to successfully argue that death from a diagnostic medical... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Robert S. Mahler

I have known Mel Crawford for 15 years. He is among the brightest, most dedicated, and talented lawyers I know. Mel is one of the truly outstanding... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Mahler , Seattle (WA), About 3 years ago
Jeffrey Erich Foster

I've had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Crawford as co-counsel on a significant personal injury case. The decision to co-counsel with Mr.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Foster , Seattle (WA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

20 years since Mel L. Crawford was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1993 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless 1999–present
Attorney at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless 1993–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Harvard University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude 1993
Antioch University-Seattle BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Member Who's Who In American Law 2011
2010 Best Lawyers Seattle Met Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Association for Justice 2007–present
Eagle Member Washington State Association for Justice 2004–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3
Answers: 6 Legal Answers
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5 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Deductions from Pay Lorman Education Services publication 2003
Payroll Record-Keeping Requirements Lorman Educational Services 2003
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Wage and Hour Law Wage and Hour Update 2003
Employee Handbooks Contract Law Essentials 2000
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