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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Contingent (33%-50%)
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Hourly ($250-$350/hour)
Payment types
Check, Cash
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Contact Information
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About Me
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About me: I am a mediator/arbitrator and practice personal injury and civil rights law. I was on the bench for 19 years as a Washington Court of Appeals Commissioner and... more
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Mr. Kato assisted me in a very unique case that required a specific skill that few people can offer. Mr. Kato has been advising me and my client...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Samuel Gordon
, Spokane (WA), About 1 month ago
Judge Kato is an excellent resource for a broad range of legal matters, ranging across the board. He is skilled advocate and understanding of...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
F. Andersen
, Spokane (WA), 7 months ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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34 years
since Kenneth H. Kato 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 |
| Owner at Law Office of Kenneth H. Kato |
2007–present
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| Judge at Washington Court of Appeals |
1997–2007
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| Judge at Spokane County Superior Court |
1996–1997
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| Court Commissioner at Washington Court of Appeals |
1988–1995
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| Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga University School of Law |
1989–1991
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| Associate and Principal at Huppin Ewing |
1975–1988
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| Hearing Examiner at Washington State Personnel Appeals Board |
1985–1988
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Trailblazer Award |
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association |
2000 |
| Judge of the Year |
Asian Bar Association of Washington |
1998 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Spokane County Bar Association |
1975–present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1975–present
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| Member |
Asian Bar Association of Washington |
1995–present
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| Member |
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association |
1995–present
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| Member |
Washington State Minority and Justice Commission |
1997–present
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| Elected member |
American Law Institute |
2006–present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee |
2007–present
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| Examiner |
Washington State Bar Association Board of Bar Examiners |
2007–present
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| Neutral |
American Arbitration Association |
2008–present
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| Board Member |
Washington Leadership Institute Advisory Board |
2005–2008
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association Litigation Section |
2007–2008
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Portfolio
Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
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| Mediating family law cases |
BFDRC In-Training for Mediators |
2008 |
| Becoming a Judge |
Statewide Diversity Conference |
2008 |
| The Private v. Public Sector Dilemma |
Washington Leadership Institute Session VI |
2008 |
| Leadership in Smaller Communities |
Washington Leadership Institute Session VII |
2008 |
| Diversity on the Bench |
Eastside Diversity Conference |
2007 |
| Diversity and Court Proceedings |
Mid-Year Litigation Section Conference |
2007 |
| Diversity training for judicial officers |
Washington Judicial College |
2006 |
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