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
31 years, 2,000 cases
31 years, 1,500 cases
31 years, 1,000 cases
721 45th St NE
Auburn, WA, 98002
721 45th St Ne
Auburn, WA, 98002-1303
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Resigned | 2002 | 05/16/2022 |
WA | Active | 1991 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Van Siclen, Stocks & Firkins | 1994 - Present |
Owner | Law Offices of Tyler K. Firkins | 1991 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trial News | Tegman: Segregate This! | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Not Above the Law | Suing the Government | 2006 |
Issues in Public Disclosure | Public Records Act | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Vinson v. Federal Way School District | Supreme Court Victory |
Bellevue John Does v. Bellevue School District | Supreme Court Victory |
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Patricia Steele, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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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I endorse this lawyer.
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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I endorse this lawyer.
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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.