Kenneth R West

Kenneth R West

also known as Kenneth R. West Esq.

4.2
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 56 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Litigation ... +5 more

4550 Montgomery Ave, Ste 760 N, Bethesda, MD

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Car Accident 14%

51 years

14%
Litigation 14%

contract, trust and estate litigation

51 years

14%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 52 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1973

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 56 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1969

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Abrams & West Pc

4550 Montgomery Ave, Ste 760 N, Bethesda, MD, 20814-3379

Abrams & West, P.C.

4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 760N, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Kenneth R West's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Huge mistake

West did very little to help my case and then spontaneously quit representing me without helping me find another attorney, which is a breach of legal ethics. In my opinion, West is not trustworthy or competent. In the end, he refused to return the fees.

Kenneth West

Replied last May 23, 2018

This individual hired me to represent him in his fathers estate case. He received virtually everything he wanted except for a chair. i represented him for several months when he sent me an email using language i felt was offensive and told him that i would no longer represent him and would refund the unused portion of his retainer. First he apologized for his language but then he instructed me not to notify the other parties that i would no longer represent him, and i honored that, whereupon he notified all that i was no longer his attorney, as if that was his decision. I immediately refunded the money to him. He filed a complaint against me which was deemed to have no merit whatsoever.

Posted by Sandra Foote | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Estate Litigation

The attorney Kenneth West is an excellent professional with broad experience and profound knowledge in Estate Litigation. The legal advice that I receive from Kenneth West is exemplary, given the solemnity, efficiency, and professionalism with which he manages my case. For this reason, I recommend hi...s legal services with absolute confidence to whomever may require high-end legal representation in proceedings. I thank Kenneth West for his efficient counsel and absolute dedication, as well as for his vast spirit for support and collaboration.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Ken instilled great confidence from start to finish...

We hired Ken to assist with a personal injury situation that involved numerous complexities and required skills and insight that we simply didn't have. Throughout the entire process he was knowledgeable, principled, compassionate, and effective. His guidance was truly essential and greatly appreciate...d.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2009 | Probate

Estate Asset Beneficiary Resolution

While Mr. West did not handle settlement of my late husband's estate, he was consulted and retained to assist resolving distribution of assets where an ex-spouse was beneficiary on an IRA account . The former spouse had, as part of a divorce settlement decree, relinquished all rights to any assets an...d this agreement was in writing. Even with this documentation, the financial institution would not distribute the assets to the estate without a release from the former spouse or a court order directing them to do so. The court ruled on two occasions that this was a family court matter and not a probate/orphan's court matter and thus not in their jurisdiction. As a result a court order was not an option. Mr. West located and communicated with the former spouse out of state, obtained a disclaimer form and did so with professionalism, compassion, and expertise. He has surrounded himself with an exemplary staff and was extremely responsive to questions, concerns, emails, phone calls and rep

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2008 | Car Accidents

Mr. West is an Excellent Attorney!

We have used on 2 separate occasions for motor vehicle accidents; He is a wonderful and competent attorney. He is very professional, handling every detail with care. He is always there to answer all questions and concerns. We were so happy with him after our first experience, that when we unfortu...nately had a 2nd reason to need an attorney, we called him without hesitation. We especially appreciate his ability to translate the "legal speak" into a language that we can understand. We have suggested his services to anyone we speak to!

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Lifetime Achievement, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Leaders

2012

Top Lawyer, Washington Post Magazine

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Partner, Abrams and West,P.C.

1900 - Present

Partner, Abrams & West, P.C.

1973 - 1984

Associate to Partner, Levitan, Ezrin,Cramer, West and Weinstein

1970 - 1972

Attorney, D.C. Corporation Counsel's Office

Associations

1969 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1969 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Officer

Montgomery County Executive Board

Officer

Montgomery County Bar Foundation

Board Member

1993 - 1995

Montgomery County Bar Association

Officer

Education

1969

George Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

George Washington University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2005

Lititgation Skills

Trial Practice

Languages

English

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