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45% Medical Malpractice
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45% Defective / Dangerous Products
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10% Wrongful Death
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (34%-50%)
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Contact Information
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About Me
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I have been practicing law for 40 years successfully blending my knowledge of engineering and medicine with... more
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Peer Endorsements
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Paul wrote the book on product liability law in the State of Washington--literally. Brilliant trial lawyer and zealous advocate. He has taken on...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kristina McKennon
, Kennewick (WA), 9 months ago
Paul, quite simply, knows as much as most doctors I've met. He never ceases to amaze me as to the care he puts into his cases and showcases towards...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Justin Walsh
, Shoreline (WA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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44 years since Paul W Whelan was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1967 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio
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1997–present
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Senior Partner at
Schroeter, Goldmark & Bender
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1969–1997
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Associate at
Houghton, Cluck, Coughlin & Riley
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1968–1969
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Clerk to Chief Justice Finley at
Washington State Supreme Court
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1967–1968
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1967 |
| University of Washington |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1962 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rated AV 1997 - 2008 |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Trial Lawyer of the Year |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
2003 |
| The Best Lawyers in America |
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2001 |
| Top 40 Trial Lawyers in the State |
Law and Politics Magazine |
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| Top Regional Lawyer |
Seattle Magazine |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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Federal Bar Association |
1992-present
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| Member |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
1987-present
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| Member |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association |
1977-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1967-present
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| Member |
Attorneys Information Exchange Group |
1998-2008
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
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| Member |
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: $1 million dollar settlement
Outcome: $3.25 million dollar settlement
Outcome: $8.5 Million dollar settlement
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Battling in court for nine years only to learn the defect was not the alleged |
WSTLA Trial News |
2008 |
| Park to Reverse - dejavu all over again |
WSTLA |
2008 |
| News Auto Defect Paraplegia |
OTLA |
2006 |
| "Defective Tire Causes Young Baseball Player's Death |
WSTLA Trial News |
2004 |
| "Active Father Paralyzed by Faulty Seatback |
WSTLA Trial News |
2002 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Preparing for Mediation |
Seminar |
2008 |
| The Washington Product Liability Act and Emerging Trends in Law |
CLE |
2008 |
| Deposition of Corporate Designated Witnesses |
CLE |
2007 |
| Discovery Violations |
SC Seminar |
2006 |
| Automobile Crash Worthiness Legal Theories |
CLE |
2006 |
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