Steven Eugene Knapp

Steven Eugene Knapp

also known as Steve Knapp

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 38 years

Car accident Lawyer at Lynnwood, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

19105 36th Ave. West Suite 206, Lynnwood, WA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 60%

I have handled all types of vehicle accidents including crashes involving cars, trucks, motor cycles, bicycles, scooters and even wheelchairs.

39 years | 325 cases

60%
Personal Injury 20%

I have 31+ years experience prosecuting and defending personal injury claims, including 3 years as a Prosecutor. I have conducted more than 20 jury trials and more than 150 arbitrations and mediations & handled seven figure wrongful death and serious injury cases, all types of motor vehicle accidents (including car, truck, motorcycle and bicycle accidents), dog bites and slip and fall cases. I am innovative and creative in litigation. I am also a tough negotiator in settlement.

39 years | 300 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

I have handled many cases involving deaths occurring as the result of multiple types of accidents.

39 years | 50 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Steven E. Knapp

19105 36th Ave. West Suite 206, Lynnwood, WA, 98036

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Steven Eugene Knapp's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cheryl | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Attorney

Steve took my personal injury case. I never thought I could, nor would compliment any attorney. However, Steve is an honest, kind, caring and very professional attorney. He promptly answers every call. He is very genuine with his responses. His detailed ability helps to see satisfactory results. ...Look no further for a personal injury attorney. Steve will not disappoint.

Posted by Caren | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal injury settlement

Steve took on my personal injury case and was successful in getting me, what I feel was, a fair settlement. I also believe he went the extra mile in working with our insurance company and medical providers. Steve made it clear that the most important aspect of my case was my personal health and welfa...re, everything else was secondary.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2014 | Personal Injury

Knapp did a great job on my case.

I’m writing to highly endorse attorney Steve Knapp for you or your loved ones who may be seriously injured or killed by the acts of another person. Steve spent 3 ½ years helping me through a very stressful and difficult process of settling my serious and permanent injury claims with the State Depar...tment of Transportation and its contractor after I crashed my motorcycle in a construction zone one night on I-5. I’m very lucky that Steve got involved in my case early on. Steve immediately began gathering evidence to support my claim that the onramp had been left in a negligent condition which caused me to crash that night. Steve kept telling me that the facts of my case were like “spokes in a wheel” and his goal was to build me a wheel full of spokes, which he did do. The State and its contractor denied any responsibility to me for more than three years after my accident. They claimed the accident was entirely my fault or someone else’s fault other than theirs. But Steve was relentless and left no stone unturned in working up my case. He went to the DOT archives and found great records for my case; he investigated the accident scene; and he located and met with several witnesses and got written statements from them in support of my case. I was able to sit in on a few depositions of witnesses, and watching Steve was great. He was very prepared for each one, and he seemed to almost know what each witness would say, even before they said it. He was able to use the witnesses testimony to build lots of spokes in my wheel. Steve used to do defense work and he knows how the defense looks at a case, which I think gives him an edge because he can anticipate where the defense witnesses will attack his clients’ cases and he can prepare for it. Steve had me fully prepared for my own deposition by the defense attorney and for my examination by the defense doctor. Steve finally overwhelmed the DOT and its contractor with evidence that their negligence caused my accident, and we were ultimately able to reach a settlement of very high six figures. Steve is a down to earth kind of guy who is very easy to talk to. He kept in regular contact with me so I always knew what was going on with my case. I’m extremely happy with the work Steve did for me on my case and I give him my highest recommendation to anyone who has been seriously hurt or even killed by someone else’s negligence. J.

Posted by Lisa | March 23, 2012 | Personal Injury

Steve Knapp is honest, reliable and hard working.

Steve was absolutely amazing. I would recommend Steve to anyone who was looking for a personal injury lawyer. He was so incredibly trustworthy and diligent. Once I found him I did not have to worry about a thing. I knew I could trust his advice and to get everything taken care of.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2010 | Animal & Dog Bites

Mr Knapp is an experienced attorney who did a great job for us.

My son was bitten on the face by a pit bull dog. My husband was serving in the Military in Iraq at the time, and we needed help with our claim. The first attorney I hired was nice, but was not aggressive in representing my son’s interests. Later, Steve Knapp took charge of my son’s case and he w...as able to double the “final” offer obtained by our previous attorney to settle my son’s claims. Steve Knapp did a great job on my son’s case and I strongly recommend him as an attorney. Steve is very experienced and knowledgeable about the law and was a champion for my son’s claims. But Steve is also a very nice guy, who was easy to talk to and he contacted me regularly to keep me updated with the status of my son’s case. I am happy to give Steve my highest recommendation.

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Steven Eugene Knapp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Le

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having opposed Steve on a case, I can attest he is an excellent lawyer. Ethical, hardworking, and endowed with a keen intellect, he inspires fear in opposing counsel just as he engenders respect for his meticulous professionalism. He exemplifies the best of what a good advocate should be."

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Dean Brett

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. After watching Steve defend personal injury cases for years, I decided that we needed him on our side and asked him to become a partner at Brett Murphy."

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Kinnon Williams

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve's approach to problem solving is practicle and reasonable. Having fair minded and reasonble attorney who not only has the ability to get good results, but explain the process in a clear understandable way is crucial, not only for your outcome but your satisfaction with the legal process. Steve meets all of those goals."

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Paula McCandlis

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"In personal injury, Steve's years of knowledge and experience make him an excellent attorney and a valued resource. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a terrific lawyer with experience on both sides of personal injury matters. This gives him a unique perspective when helping clients obtain the best possible results after an accident changes their lives. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve."

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Joshua Joerres

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I consider Steve both a mentor and friend. Steve is one of the most patient, thoughtful and kind lawyers I have known. While these types of descriptors may seldom be used when describing lawyers, such qualities can make a world of difference in the outcome of any given case. I frequently call on Steve when I have a question that needs answering, or when I have a case strategy question I want to bounce off another attorney. Perhaps the best endorsement of all is that I would refer my family members to Steve without hesitation."

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Scott Carness

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is well-known in the community as a tough but compassionate advocate with a superb record of obtaining justice for his clients. I endorse Steve without hesitation."

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Bruce Lambrecht

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know and trust Steve Knapp's legal abilities. I have consulted with Steve on several matters including personal injury, insurance coverage, and employment cases and found his insights to be immensely helpful."

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Amy Goertz

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consulted with Steve on matters outside my own expertise, and found him to be extremely helpful. He was personable, knowledgeable, and thorough in providing the information I needed. He has continued to be a great resource to me and I highly recommend him."

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Frank Steinmark

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates

1993

Appreciation For Years of Public Service, Whatcom County Prosecutor's Office

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Brett Murphy Knapp McCandlis & Brown PLLC

2009 - 2011

Partner, Law Offices of Steven E. Knapp

2002 - 2009

Partner, Floyd, Pflueger & Ringer, PS

1998 - 2002

Partner, Law Offices of Steven Knapp

1995 - 1998

Attorney, Murray, Dunham and Murray

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Julin, Fosso, Sage, McBride & Mason

1990 - 1993

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Whatcom County Prosecutor's Office

1987 - 1990

Attorney, Law Office of Eric Friese

Associations

2013 - Present

The American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2013 - Present

King County Bar Association

Mentor

2009 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Washington Association of Justice (formerly WSTLA)

Eagle Member

2002 - Present

US District Court, Eastern District

Admitted

1990 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

US District Court, Western District

Admitted

1987 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client dodging a car

Settled for $100,000 policy limits plus $30,00 underinsured motorist insurance.

Pedestrian hit in crosswalk

Settled for $126,017.

Car accident

Settled for $120,605.

Head-on crash

Settled for $25,000 policy limits plus $100,000 underinsured motorist insurance

Car Accident

Settled for $100,000 policy limits.

Car hit my client's motorcycle

Settled for $100,000 policy limits plus $30,000 underinsured motorist insurance.

Car accident

Settled for $100,000 policy limits.

$50K for leg injury in crash in the snow

$50,000

Passenger injured in broadside collision on Halloween

$50,000

Rear-end crash with semi truck causes back and shoulder injuries

$151,000

Motorcycle accident

Settled for $900,000

Fatal motorcycle crash in construction zone

$550,000

$100,000 for client in wheelchair struck by a car

$100,000

$100,000 policy limits for injured bicyclist

$100,000

$200,000 for pedestrian wrongful death

$200,000 settlement

Bicycle accident on the Burke Gilman trail

$32,000 settlement

$100,000 for motorcycle accident

$100,000 settlement

$45,000 settlement for fall on sidewalk

$45,000 settlement

$50,000 policy limits for ATV injuries

$50,000 settlement

State v. Smith

Expanded Laws of Evidence in Washington

$175,000 settlement for shoddy home repair

$175,000 settlement

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Education

1987

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

CLE REGARDING MINOR SETTLEMENTS

Requirements for Minor Settlements for various counties

Publications

Languages

English

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