Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. I've been litigating and trying complex civil cases for over 30 years, and I've enjoyed (almost) every one of them. In the "cases" section you can view a list of some of the cases I have handled. For more detailed information about my background and experience, or for a consultation, please feel free to contact me.
Practice areas
35 years, 200 cases
35 years, 10 cases
31 years, 15 cases
Languages spoken
German
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1986 | 12/23/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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2010 Top Lawyers | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | 2010 |
Champion of Civil Rights Award | NAACP | 2008 |
Service to Education Award | St. Joseph School (Seattle) | 2007 |
Certificate of Recognition (Jury Service) | King County Superior Court | 2006 |
Hall of Honor Award | St. Joseph School (Seattle) | 2004 |
Ames Moot Court Competition Finalist | Harvard Law School | 1985 |
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Phi Beta Kappa | University of Virginia | 1981 |
"AV" Peer-review rating | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Law Office of Stephen J. Kennedy | 2016 - Present |
Affliate Attorney | NewLAWu.s. | 2015 - Present |
Senior Counsel | Ater Wynne LLP | 2013 - 2014 |
Shareholder | Ater Wynne LLP | 1994 - 2013 |
Senior Associate | Ater Wynne LLP | 1990 - 1993 |
Associate | Garvey, Schubert & Barer | 1986 - 1990 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Volunteers of America Western Washington | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Northwesy Business Litigation Blog | Significant Changes to FRCP 26 Will Protect Communications Between Counsel and Testifying Expert Witnesses | 2010 |
Northwest Business Litigation Blog | "You've Gotta Pay to Play, Says the Washington Court of Appeals" | 2008 |
Northwest Business Litigation Blog | "Conflicting Decisions in Washington Court of Appeals Regarding Fraudulent Transfer Liability" | 2007 |
Northwest Business Litigation Blog | "Washington Supreme Court Holds that Pregnancy is not a 'Disability' Under Employment Discrimination Laws" | 2007 |
The Legal Foundation of Washington | "On Your Own: Your Legal Rights" (co-editor) | 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Harvard University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor (with honors) | 1986 |
University of Virginia | BA - Bachelor of Arts (with High Distinction) | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Junior Achievement - "Project Business" | Business and Economics | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Howell v. Alfoster Garrett, Jr. and NAACP | Judgment in favor of our client, NAACP |
Sweet, et al. v. Hinzman, et al. | Judgment in favor of our clients |
Patrisha Rankin v. Alfoster Garrett, Jr. and Seattle-King County NAACP | Arbitration award in favor of my client |
Garibay v. Advanced Silicon Materials LLC | Court of appeals affirmed summary judgment |
Laurie Barker v. Advanced Silicon Materials LLC | Court affirmed dismissal of all claims |
Garibay, et al. v. Advanced Silicon Materials LLC | Summary judgment was granted in favor of my client |
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Laurie Barker v. Advanced Silicon Materials LLC | All claims dismissed |
Charles H. Woolley, III v. James W. Zongas, et al. | Judgment in favor of our client |
United States v. 934 Pieces of Pre-Columbian Artifacts, et al. | Stolen artifacts returned to Mexico |
Pine Street Development, LLC v Marshall Field Stores, et al. | All environmental claims dismissed |
Alyea v. ESE Corporation, et al. | All environmental claims dismissed; fees awarded |
Godoy, et al. v. Ryco, Inc, et al. | Dismissal of all claims |
Washington Independent Telephone Ass'n v. Telecommunications Ratepayers Ass'n for Cost-based and Equitable Rates (TRACER) | TRACER's statutory argument prevailed |
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Brenda Molner, Litigation Attorney on Jun 22, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Steve is a top notch litigator. He has a knack for finding the weaknesses in the opposing party's case and intelligently utilizing the strengths in his client's case to reach a favorable resolution.
Daniel Harris, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jun 5, 2007
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steve is a brilliant lawyer. I have referred a number of clients over to him and they have always been pleased.