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Practice Areas
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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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I have been practicing law for 40 years successfully blending my knowledge of engineering and medicine with... more
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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
, Seattle (WA), 10 months ago
Paul Whelan is one of the top product liability lawyers in the State of Washington; I know, I have worked with him on a number of cases over the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Bradford Fulton
, Everett (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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42 years
since Paul W Whelan was first licensed to practice law in WA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Managing Partner at Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio |
1997–present
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| Senior Partner at Schroeter, Goldmark & Bender |
1969–1997
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| Associate at Houghton, Cluck, Coughlin & Riley |
1968–1969
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| Clerk to Chief Justice Finley at Washington State Supreme Court |
1967–1968
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington -Seattle |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1967 |
| University of Washington -Seattle |
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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 |
Best Lawyers in America |
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 |
| Member |
American Association for Justice |
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Trial Lawyers for Public Justice |
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Washington State Bar Association |
1967–present
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Washington State Trial Lawyers Association |
1977–present
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American Board of Trial Advocates |
1987–present
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| Member |
Federal Bar Association |
1992–present
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| Member |
Attorneys Information Exchange Group |
1998–2008
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Park to Reverse - dejavu all over again |
WSTLA |
2008 |
| Battling in court for nine years only to learn the defect was not the alleged |
WSTLA Trial News |
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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Cases
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- Title:
- Marvin v. Hospital
- Practice Area:
- Medical Malpractice
- Outcome:
- $8.5 Million dollar settlement
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When a skilled carpenter went to the hospital for shoulder surgery, his anesthesia was mishandled. He experienced serious brain injury and had...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| The Washington Product Liability Act and Emerging Trends in Law |
CLE |
2008 |
| Preparing for Mediation |
Seminar |
2008 |
| Deposition of Corporate Designated Witnesses |
CLE |
2007 |
| Automobile Crash Worthiness Legal Theories |
CLE |
2006 |
| Discovery Violations |
SC Seminar |
2006 |
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