About me
Patrick J. Kang is a trial attorney whose practice focuses on
representing individuals and small businesses in civil matters. Most of
his cases involve representing plaintiffs (those initiating the
lawsuit) who are seeking justice and compensation for the wrongful
conduct of others.
Mr. Kang has represented numerous clients concerning collection of
wages owed by employers, violations of discrimination laws by
employers, breach of contract by individuals and businesses, bodily
injury caused by others, police misconduct, landlord-tenant issues, and
consumer deception practices by businesses. Mr. Kang was admitted to
practice in Washington in 2000. He earned his law degree from
Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and attended Whitworth College
in Spokane, Washington, where he obtained his undergraduate degree. He
earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, graduating cum laude.
Mr. Kang is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers
Association and the King County Bar Association. He is admitted to
practice in the United States District Courts of Western and Eastern
Districts of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before
attending law school, Mr. Kang was an avid soccer player, playing both
at the collegiate and semi-professional level.
Languages spoken: English, Korean
Practice areas
Licensed
- Car Accident: 20%15 years
- Wrongful Termination: 20%15 years
- Personal Injury: 20%15 years
- Employment: 20%15 years
- Discrimination: 20%15 years
Payment
Fees:
Contingent (33-45%)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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Contact info
1408 140th Pl NE, Ste A
Bellevue, WA, 98007
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| WA | Active | 2000 | 09/16/2016 |
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| US Leading Regional Law Firm of the Year in Personal Injury Law | ACQ Global Awards | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Law | ACQ Global Awards | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Employment Law | ACQ Global Awards | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law | ACQ Global Awards | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington's Rising Star 2009 | Washington Super Lawyers | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Bono Services Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Bono Services Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro Bono Services Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro Bono Services Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Bono Services Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Bono Services Award | Washington State Bar Association | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Member | Premier Law Group PLLC | 2004 - Present |
| Associate | Aiken & Fine PS | 2002 - 2004 |
| Associate | Larson Hart & Shepherd PLLC | 2000 - 2002 |
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| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| King County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States District Court Western District Of Washington | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington | N/A | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Word Association | I Didn't Get Paid: An Employee's Guide To Washington Wage Claims | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Willamette University College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Whitworth College | Economics | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
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| Seattle University Undergraduate Conference | Advice for Seattle University Law School Undergraduates | 2007 |