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Michael Alexander Maxwell
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Biography
Mike Maxwell has delivered justice to his clients for nearly adecade and a half, having taken more than one hundred cases to at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, he completedan internship for the Federal Defender in Alaska where he defendedindividuals accused of crime at trial. He assisted in a prisoners'federal class action litigation in Raleigh, North Carolina that forcedthe State of North Carolina to improve prison conditions. He alsoassisted with death penalty defense and investigation in Atlanta,Georgia.
Following law school, Mr. Maxwellattended the Georgetown University School of Law, where he was awardedan academic fellowship to complete a rare masters degree in law in thearea of trial advocacy. While at Georgetown, he supervised third yearlaw students as they defended the criminally accused at trial.
Mr.Maxwell worked as a criminal defense attorney for seven years in KingCounty. There, he defended over a hundred criminal defendants at trialon charges ranging from DUI to murder in the first degree. One of hismost notable wins was State v. Vigil, where his clientwas charged with two counts of assault in the first degree for shootingtwo unarmed people at close range. Mr. Maxwell's client was acquittedby invoking the defense of self defense and the jury awarded allattorney fees and costs to Mr. Maxwell.
Beforejoining the Bernard Law Group, Mr. Maxwell worked as a civil plaintiffand defense attorney at several offices, including Rohan Goldfarb Rafeland Shapiro in Seattle, Lucas & Lucas, PS in Bellevue, and the lawoffice of Kenneth R.Scearce in Seattle, bringing several matters totrial. His appellate experience includes Thompson v. E. Pacific Enterprises, a product liability case where the plaintiff's allergies caused her to enter into anaphylactic shock and a coma and suffered subsequent brain damage. 115 Wn.App. 1042 (2003). He also argued Sjoegren v. Pacific Northwest Properties, a premises liability case. 118 Wn.App. 144 (2003).
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
22 years | 1,000 cases
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
29 years
Brain Injury
10%
29 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
22 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 3 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 33 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 16 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Maxwell Graham, PS
535 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027
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Michael Alexander Maxwell's Reviews
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Posted by Arthur delossantos | September 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Couldn’t ask for a better lawyer
Mike Maxwell and Steve Daskiak worked hard to settle my injury claim they helped me find the care I needed to recover and when the day came to settle my case they fought hard to get my settlement very satisfied with there team effort and dedication
Posted by Kristi | August 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Easy and smooth work!
Mike Maxwell and team worked to maximize my payoff after a car accident that left me with lasting medical issues. They were easy to work with, friendly to talk with, and professional in every respect. I recommend him!
Posted by Paul and Wendy | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best
My Husband and I want to personally thank Michael Maxwell for his wisdom and expertise in our injury case. Mr. Maxwell helped us to see our case through to the end with a favorable settlement and he did so with honesty and integrity. Not only was he the best pick to represent us, he lightened the loa...
Posted by Gwendolyn | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Review Maxwell's legal service re: my case
Mr. Maxwell represented me on a complicated personal injury case that other lawyers were hesitant to accept. Throughout the litigation, Mr. Maxwell’s patience helped settle my nerves and fears. Most importantly, he retained a medical expert in infection control who conveyed his opinion in a frank man...
Posted by Raymond | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A1 100% worth your time
First id like to really thank Mike Maxwell from the heart for changing my life he really showed me that people are still trustworthy. Thanks to him i can feel better about the fact that i been through so much he really helped me business was straight foward and he went above and beyond expectations i...
Michael Alexander Maxwell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael and I have collaborated on several large cases over the years. He is both knowledgeable and creative when working up a case. Michael is a superb advocate for his clients. He is compassionate and a tenacious litigator, who works tirelessly to obtain the best possible results for his clients. I look forward to working together with Michael on many cases into the future. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I have had the pleasure of associating with Mike on both personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He is incredibly articulate and knowledgeable about medicine and medical malpractice issues in addition to being a seasoned litigator. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Mike, and I enjoy associating with him as a collaborator on challenging cases."
"I gladly endorse Mike Maxwell. He is an incredibly smart attorney and I frequently refer complex medical malpractice cases over to Mike because I know that he will do a great job."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike works tirelessly when it comes to representing his clients. He is experienced, compassionate, and professional with his work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike's an experienced litigator who compassion for his clients and passion for their case. I first met him more than 20 years ago and still keep him in my contacts list for referrals. Top notch!"
"I endorse Mike Maxwell. He has constantly shown a thorough knowledge of the law, and he truly cares about his clients. I would never hesitate to send him a client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I can vouch for Michael's determination and compassion on behalf of his clients, as well as his vast legal knowledge and experience, no doubt resulting in the great outcomes for his clients."
"Mike is a fantastic attorney and I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent mind and follow through. Substantial experience, really cares about his clients, gets very good results."
"I met Mike Maxwell several years ago when I was an insurance defense attorney. I had several cases against Mr. Maxwell and on every one of them I found him to be an extremely knowledgeable and hardworking attorney. He was always professional and his word was his bond. His clients were lucky to have him and I highly recommend him to anyone who has been injured."
Diana Zottman
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Michael to be a strong advocate for his clients and a talented negotiator. His skills make him one of the most effective lawyers in the field. Mr. Maxwell communicates well with his clients, his staff and those from the opposing party. Michael is always well prepared and organized and his advice is practical. Unlike many in this area of practice, Michael is punctual and often ahead of schedule. In my experience, he gets results that I don't think other attorneys can ever hope for and his clients are always pleased with his work. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Michael."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Maxwell is a highly experienced, concientious, hard-working lawyer. He has a passion for protecting the rights of the injured and will fight hard to make sure that your interests are protected. I highly recommend Mike."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike and I worked together for approximately two years and he is a great advocate for his clients. Mike is compassionate yet is a tenacious litigator who fights hard for his clients. I would not hesitate to work with him in the future and I refer personal injury clients to him. In fact, when I had a personal injury claim, I immediately turned to Mike to represent me and was pleased with how he handled my case and the results we obtained."
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Maxwell Graham, PS
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Maxwell Blair, PS
2004 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Bernard Law Group
2015 - 2015
Owner, Maxwell Graham, PS
1997 - 2004
Public Defender, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons
1990 - 1997
County Attorney, King County Criminal Defense
Associations
2008 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2008 - Present
Alaska Bar Associationinactive member
1992 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Easterling v. Tang
Settled for a confidential amount
Easterling v. Tang
Settled for a confidential amount
Thompson v. E Pacific Enterprises
won settlement
State v. Vigil
awarded all attorneys fees and costs
Education
1997
University of Washington School of Law
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
KOMO Television
Woman Sues After Clinic Gives Flu Shot instead of Birth Control
2015
2015
2014
The Stranger
What We Know about Use of Force by Mall Cops
2014
Subrogation Seminar
ERISA - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
2014
2014
Seattle Post Intelligencer On Line
Women Sue Rapist Attorney Danford Grant, His Wife
2014
KIRO My Northwest
Man Pepper Sprayed at Westlake Center Suing Security Guard
2013
NBI subrogation seminar
ERISA subrogation
2013
Auto Cases 2013: Looking Down the Road in Your Auto Case
MIST on the windshield
2010
WSAJ subrogation seminar
Strategies to Defeat ERISA Reimbursement Claims
Publications
2010
Washington State Association of Justice
Strategies to Defeat ERISA Reimbursement Claims
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does a person have to file a wrongful death claim
30 Jan 2017
Q&A
I had eye surgery in my right eye and I am now going blind can I sue MD or Insurance company?
06 Jan 2014