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About Patrick

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.

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Practice areas

OtherWrongful terminationPersonal injuryEmployment and laborDiscrimination
  1. Discrimination: 20%

    Wrongful discharge; FMLA violations; discrimination; retaliation; nonpayment of wages;

    20 years

  2. Employment and labor: 20%

    Wrongful discharge; FMLA violations; discrimination; retaliation; nonpayment of wages;

    20 years

  3. Personal injury: 20%

    Auto accidents; wrongful death; brain injury; spinal injury;defective products

    20 years

  4. Wrongful termination: 20%

    Wrongful discharge; FMLA violations; discrimination; retaliation; nonpayment of wages;

    20 years

  1. Car accident: 20%

    Auto accidents; wrongful death; brain injury; spinal injury;

    20 years

Languages spoken

English, Korean

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Contact

Premier Law Group, Bellevue

1408 140th Pl NE, Ste A
Bellevue, WA, 98007

    Premier Law Group, PLLC

    1700 Westlake Ave N #200
    Seattle, WA, 98109

    Premier Law Group, PLLC

    401 Olympia Ave NE #41
    Renton, WA, 98056

    Premier Law Group, PLLC

    33309 1st Way South Suite A-204
    Federal Way, WA, 98003

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    WAActive200007/08/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers6
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Employment LawACQ Global Awards2020
    Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2020
    Best of the Best Attorney'sTop 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Washington2020
    America's Top 100 Personal Injury AttorneysAmerica's Top 100 LLC2020
    AV rating (the highest possible rating)Martindale-Hubbell2020
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2020
    10 Best AttorneysThe American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA)2019
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyer2019
    Lawyers of DistinctionLawyers of Distinction2019
    Top 10 Attorney in WashingtonThe National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys2019
    America’s Top 100 AttorneysAmerica’s Top 100 Attorneys2019
    Super LawyerWashington State Super Lawyer2018
    Lawyers of DistinctionLawyers of Distinction2018
    The Wage and Hour Trial Lawyers Association (WHTLA)Top 10 Wage and Hour Trial Attorney2018
    Top 10 Personal Injury AttorneyAttorney and Practice Magazine2018
    One of the 10 Best High Verdict & Settlement AttorneysAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA)2018
    Super Lawyer in WASuper Lawyer2017
    10 Best Personal Injury Attorney in WAAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2017
    Top 100 Litigation LawyerAmerican Society for Legal Advocates ASLA2017
    Top 10 Attorney in WANAOPIA2017
    US Leading Regional Law Firm of the Year in Personal Injury LawACQ Global Awards2016
    People Love Us On YelpYelp2016
    US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury LawACQ Global Awards2016
    US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Employment LawACQ Global Awards2016
    US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Employment LawACQ Global Awards2016
    US Client Care Law Firm of the YearACQ Global Awards2016
    Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2012
    Rising StarWashington Super Lawyers2012
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2009
    Washington's Rising Star 2009Washington Super Lawyers2009
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2008
    Certificate of AppreciationFederal Bar Association2008
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2007
    Certificate of AppreciationFederal Bar Association2007
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2006
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2005
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2004
    Pro Bono Services AwardWashington State Bar Association2003
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    MemberPremier Law Group PLLC2004 - Present
    AssociateAiken & Fine PS2002 - 2004
    AssociateLarson Hart & Shepherd PLLC2000 - 2002
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Washington State Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
    Washington State Association for JusticeMember2000 - Present
    King County Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
    United States District Court Western District Of WashingtonMember2000 - Present
    U.S. District Court Eastern District of WashingtonN/A2000 - Present
    Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsMember2000 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Word AssociationI Didn't Get Paid: An Employee's Guide To Washington Wage Claims2011
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Willamette University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
    Whitworth CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1996
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Seattle University Undergraduate ConferenceAdvice for Seattle University Law School Undergraduates2007
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Jane Doe v. XYZ Corp.Settlement

    Reviews

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    5 Star
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    Review Patrick Kang

    Best Attorney Ever

    Posted by

    Patrick handled a disability discrimination law suit for me and he did the best job ever. He was always there to answer any questions I had. He even met me and took me to court so I did not have to drive so far. If I ever needed an attorney for any reason I would choose Patrick. He and his firm did an excellent job of representing me.

    Lawyer you can count on

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    I'll be the first to admit that hiring a lawyer is intimidating. Is this the right lawyer? Will he care enough about you to work on your case? Let me put your mind to ease and tell you Patrick is the right lawyer who will work hard, no matter what your case is. When my previous employer refused to pay me for hours worked I contacted Patrick. As soon as we met he had worked out a plan and within a month got me the money I was owed. Patrick was consistently honest and extremely patient with all my questions (and trust me, there were a lot!) if you are looking for a lawyer who truly has a heart and cares about your case Patrick is the way to go. I will absolutely refer anyone I know who needs legal advise to Patrick and the PLG Law Group.

    Patrick works wonders!

    Posted by

    The service was great and the case worked out better than I expected. The attorney works wonders.

    Dependable Attorney

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    My great experience of being an client of Patrick has led me to write up this review about him. He is very dependable and personable when it comes to his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable in his work and is passionate to bring justice to his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation.

    Great Experience

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    Patrick was very helpful and had a lot of good ideas and straegies for my case. He was very flexible when it came to the strategies and when things changed, he changed to meet the needs of my case.

    Fantastic Lawyer

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    Patrick is the hardest working attorney that I have ever dealt with. That was definitely not what I was expecting from a personal injury lawyer! If I ever need a lawyer again Patrick will be the first person that I call.

    Hardest working man in the Legal Profession

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    I truly believe that when it comes to representing his clients Patrick Kang will accept nothing less than exceptional. He is extremely committed to his clients and his dedication shows in his results!

    State Farm Auto Accident Settlement

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    My experience with Patrick was fantastic, his communication with me was far superior to any of the lawyers I spoke with in Seattle. His results exceed my expectations and I couldn't be happier with the end result. I was expecting an extension for my medical procedures and he was able to get me a cash settlement on top of what I had already settled for over a year ago. I would recommend him to any one in need of lawyer and I will definitely use him from here on out! Thanks for everything Patrick!!

    Patrick helped me with take on my previous employer

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    When I first met Patrick, I was stressed out from issues with my current employer and was not sure about what my options were. I had never talked with a lawyer before and didn’t know what to expect. Patrick after talking with Patrick, I understood my situation much better and had a plan and understood the pros and cons of various options. I am glad I chose to work with Patrick. He told me the facts without over or under promising the possible outcomes of my case. He took the time necessary to learn all the facts and was able to make sense out of a complicated chain of events. I felt Patrick did a thorough job. I felt that Patrick was knowledgeable about employment law. He explained what his plan was and also the reasons behind his plan. He fought off my previous employer’s suit against me (and won). Patrick always returned my calls and email and kept me informed of any changes in my case. Patrick put up with my indecisiveness and second guessing myself. (I’m sure I drove him a bit crazy now and then). Patrick was very personable, very honest, put up with my general indecisiveness and worked hard for me.. The mediator was like a pit bull. Patrick stood up to her and did well at the mediation. In the end, the settlement was acceptable to me. I wanted to stand up to my previous employer for his actions and try and get back some of the money I felt was owed to me. I feel that Patrick did achieve my goals. I would recommend Patrick to others. He is hard working, personable, friendly and has patience for his clients who are in a stressful point in their life. He knows the law and is ready to help.

    An inspiration to me and my family, not only as a lawyer, but also as an individual

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    There is so much more that I would like to say about Patrick Kang because he was such an inspiration to me and my family, not only as a lawyer, but also as an individual. But because of the limited space available, I am only going talk about Patrick as a lawyer. In December 2005 a local taxi cab collided with my vehicle on I-5. My children and I were injured and we hired a lawyer (someone other than Patrick) to try to get my medical bills paid. The taxi-company was working with high profile lawyers and took the case to arbitration. We lost at the arbitration. I was devastated and thought, "how could this happen?" In my opinion “injustice” was done. After losing at the arbitration, my then attorney stopped representing us and I had to find a new lawyer to appeal. It was very difficult to find another lawyer. I called numerous attorneys, who agreed that an injustice was to done on my case, but they wouldn't take on my case due to the fact that there was almost no chance of winning at trial in light of the arbitration decision. These attorneys were concerned that their law firms would lose money if they represented me. After calling many lawyers in the phone book, I called Patrick’s office. Patrick met with me even though he already knew that the case was lost at the arbitration level. As a matter of fact, he was the only lawyer from the numerous people I contacted who was willing to hear me out. He agreed to take on my case, knowing that our chances were slim, because he wanted to see that justice was served. Patrick Kang spent hours and hours working on my case. Even though my car accident case was small case to his law firm, he gave 110% working on my case. I still remember his words to me, "No matter how small or large a case is, I always try to do my best and give it my all on each case I take on." The insurance company refused to settle for my medical expenses so we were forced to go to trial. Before trial, Patrick met with me several times to help me prepare for the trial. I was very nervous because I had never been to trial and this was a new experience for me. Patrick met with me several times outside of his normal business hours since I hardly had any time during the normal business hours. Patrick taught me techniques to overcome my fears, so that I could be relaxed in court when testifying. Throughout the many months, until the trial, Patrick kept me informed at all times. I did not just receive formal letters, he personally contacted me and met with me to explain what was going on and the work he had done on the case. Fortunately for us, we won at trial. The verdict was significantly more than what we offered the insurance company to settle before trial. During trial, Patrick was very well prepared and it was obvious that he knew what he was doing. The lawyer representing the cab company was a lot older than Patrick, but Patrick was as good or better than the high profile defense lawyer. Patrick was quick on his feet asking questions to the witness and answering the judge’s questions. Thanks to Patrick’s foundational belief in the legal system and justice and fighting for what he believed was right, we prevailed. Patrick was very professional, kindhearted, easy-going, ambitious and a driven person. It was admirable to see that he did not lose his heart on the way. He was easily approachable and to him a case like mine was not just about money. He wants justice to be done. For anyone thinking of hiring an attorney, I highly recommend Patrick Kang for all the above mentioned qualities that it takes to win a case.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Vaughan De Kirby, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have been practicing law for over 33 years, and I recognize Patrick as an excellent attorney. You can’t go wrong with the specialized care that he brings to each client’s case. His focus is legal issues related to labor. Working is a part of life which is a integral to a person’s wellbeing— if you have been wronged in the workplace, it is not a problem you want to ignore. Patrick’s passion for defending clients is on your side and he will work towards your case’s success.

    Stephen Hamilton, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Patrick's reputation and work ethic are well known in the legal community. If I ever have a client in need of help in Patrick's area of practice, I will never hesitate to send them to Patrick.

    Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Eric Rosen, Car accident Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Charles Donahue

    I had the pleasure of getting to know and work with Patrick at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. He is a delightful person and a top- notch, creative and determined trial lawyer. I would hire him in a second to help me or a family member.

    Jesse Scharff, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 14, 2012
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Patrick is one of the most talented attorneys Ive had the privilege of working with. His knack for caring about his clients is only matched by his skill and tenacity in the courtroom. He'd be the first attorney I'd call for any kind of Civil Law issue. I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer.

    Jason Anderson, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 12, 2011
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Patrick Kang represented a co-plaintiff in a personal injury action. While it was a relatively small case with limited damages, Mr. Kang handled the case aggressively and treated the case with the same attention he would give a large case. He took a case many lawyers would hesitate to trial and obtained a good verdict.

    Riley Lovejoy, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 10, 2011
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Patrick is the hardest-working attorney I have ever met. He demands the very best out of himself and his colleagues and approaches every case as if it were going to trial. His clients are fortunate to have an aggressive, seasoned attorney who is willing to give his full attention to their case and explore every potential means of maximizing their recovery and making them whole.

    Timothy Miley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 19, 2010
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Patrick on several matters and found him to be very dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his clients. He goes the extra mile on any case he works and his clients are better off for it.

    Benjamin Glass, Discrimination Attorney on Sep 7, 2010
    Relationship: Friend

    I've worked with Patrick and his law firm for any number of years and have gotten to know him well. He is very smart, hard-working and diligent and if I have a question about discrimination law I give them a call. He's definitely someone that you would want to speak to prior to hiring any attorney and you'll find that he's a great person to talk to them will give you a lot of useful information right up front.

    Nicholas Juhl, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 1, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work. He is intelligent, personable, and reliable.

    Heather Lottmann, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2010
    Relationship: Other

    Patrick is an intelligent attorney. He and his partner have built a successful firm and that is no surprise considering his passion for representing injury victims.

    Ross Jurewitz, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 19, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Patrick, like his partner, Jason Epstein, is a nationally recognized attorney and an idea leader amongst lawyers. He is passionate and highly engaging with his clients. He cares about helping others.

    James Roswold, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 19, 2010
    Relationship: Other

    In my personal experience, I have found Patrick Kang to be a sharp personal injury lawyer with very high integrity. He is dedicated to extreme client focus, which really makes all the difference to his clients. I have no doubt that Mr. Kang is using every legal tool and resource at his disposal for the benefit of his clients and that these clients are very, very well served. I recommend Mr. Kang unquestionably and wholeheartedly.

    Autumn Countryman, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 21, 2009
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Patrick is creative and thoughtful in the way he approaches legal issues. We are lucky to have him as a member of our legal community.

    Gregory Colburn, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 21, 2009
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Patrick Kang is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is well grounded in both law and trial skills. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a smart, talented, and compassionate counselor.

    Jason Epstein, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 21, 2009
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Patrick is a top notch attorney and a great guy. Anybody who has been injured or wrongfully terminated would be lucky to have Patrick as their attorney.

    Cost

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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      33%-45%
    PAYMENT METHODS

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