721 45th St NEAuburn, WA, 98002United States (253) 859-8899

Tyler K Firkins

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Auburn, WA
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Licensed for 30 years

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About Tyler

Tyler K. Firkins is a partner in the firm of Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins. Tyler was admitted to practice in 1991. Tyler received his J.D. from UPS Law School in 1991. He received his B.S. from the Univ. of Washington in 1985. Tyler’s practice emphasizes representation of individuals against corporations and governmental entities in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment law. Tyler has handled many high profile cases, including the landmark cases of Federal Way School Dist. No. 210 v. Vinson, 172 Wash.2d 756 (2011) and Bellevue John Does 1-11 v. Bellevue School Dist. #405,164 Wash.2d 199 (2008). Tyler successfully prosecuted a case in which the largest award of sanctions in state history was affirmed on appeal in Roberson v. Perez, 123 Wash.App. 320 (2004).

Practice areas

Personal injury: 75%
31 years, 2,000 cases
Employment and labor: 15%
31 years, 1,500 cases
Civil rights: 10%
31 years, 1,000 cases

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721 45th St NE
Auburn, WA, 98002

Office (253) 859-8899

Website

http://www.vansiclen.com

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721 45th St Ne
Auburn, WA, 98002-1303

Office (253) 859-8899

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
OR	Resigned	2002	05/16/2022
WA	Active	1991	05/07/2022

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

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Super Lawyer	Washington Law & Politics Magazine	2018
Super Lawyer	Law & Politics	2012
Top Attorneys	Seattle Metropolitan Magagzine	2012
Recruiting Partner		2007
Juris Doctor		1991

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science		1985

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins	1994 - Present
Owner	Law Offices of Tyler K. Firkins	1991 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Washington Employment Lawyers Association		2012 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association		2004 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association		1994 - Present
South King County Bar Association		1994 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Trial News	Tegman: Segregate This!	2006

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Not Above the Law	Suing the Government	2006
Issues in Public Disclosure	Public Records Act	2005

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Vinson v. Federal Way School District	Supreme Court Victory
Bellevue John Does v. Bellevue School District	Supreme Court Victory

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Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2007

Tyler got me a PI settlement 4 times (400%) over the "final and best offer" I had received to settle. He kicked the insurance company butt in trial and then kicked it again with a post trial motion that got me even more money. Since, I always get savvy, common sense advice. No BS, just the truth, even when I didn't like what he told me. If you want someone to tell you what you want to hear, go somewhere else. If you want an aggressive, smart attorney who gives it to you straight, use Tyler Firkins.

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Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2007

Tyler is an excellent lawyer with unmatched results.

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5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 8, 2007

Tyler is tough, fair, and he knows his stuff. He won't let people in positions of authority get away with wrongdoing, and he fights for people who are doing good things in their life. He's a straight shooter who won't waste your time but will cut to the heart of the matter so you can get on with your life. His knowledge of education law make him someone you will want on your side, should you find yourself in a battle against 'the system.'

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 6, 2007

Tyler is a serious man with a great sense of humor!!!! Tyler's a family man who extends his careing heart from family to his career and clients. I went to Tyler knowing no better, but wouldn't hesitate one bit in using him again should I ever need representation. He won me a million dollar settlement making me a VERY please client. Thanks again, Tyler!!!!

1.0 star

Posted by anonymous
March 1, 2021

Must be a very old pic he looks different in person. This guy is super aggressive and off the chain somewhat. Said he was taking the case and then it took 4 months to realize he was stalling and decided against it for whatever reason. Do yourself a favor and keep looking.

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Patricia Steele, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
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I endorse Tyler. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Patricia Steele, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
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I endorse Tyler. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Deborah Gordon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2014
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Christopher Benson, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Tyler has a reputation in the legal community as an excellent lawyer with extensive trial experience

Theresa Buchner, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
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Our office has referred several medical negligence cases to Mr. Firkins, and the clients always seem to be very pleased with the outcome.

Thomas Campbell, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.

Steven Weier, Car accident Attorney on Jan 19, 2011
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I have worked with Tyler as co-counsel on a few cases. He is articulate and well versed in the law. I have also sent him conflict cases and he has performed admirably.

Justin Walsh, Privacy Attorney on May 5, 2009
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I have seen the briefing that Mr. Firkins can produce, and I can whole heartedly say that it has helped law in this state in a manner that is well reasoned and to the benefit of his clients. I highly recommend him.

Michael Zoretic, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 28, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Tyler is a smart, hard-working and principled attorney who consistently seeks the best outcome for his clients.

Joseph Baker, Litigation Attorney on Jan 17, 2008
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Tyler is great attorney. The wealth of knowledge he possess on a wide variety of legal issues is nothing short of astonishing. I would highly recommend him to any friend, foe, family member or stranger.

Tamara Roe, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jun 6, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Tyler is knowledgeable and persuasive and does an excellent job advocating for his clients.

John Stocks, Wrongful death Attorney on Jun 6, 2007
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I endorse this lawyer's work. He works with an aggresive, comprehensive team modeled after his style, which achieves the highest and rewarding results for his clients. Tyler is often regarded by his peers as one of the best personal injury trial lawyers in the State.

Michael Kelly, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 6, 2007
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I strongly endorse this lawyer. Tyler is an aggressive, hard-working advocate for each and every client.

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