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Michele M Haaseth
About Michele
Biography
Michele M. Haaseth is the principal of Haaseth Law and has over 17 years of legal experience. She has proven to be a zealous advocate for all of her clients both in and out of court. With her extensive legal knowledge and significant practical experience, Ms. Haaseth helps her clients understand their options so they can make an informed decision. Ms. Haaseth is an accomplished litigator having successfully litigated hundreds of cases representing clients in a broad array of disputed matters including personal injury/automobile accidents, family law, dependency, debt collection, foreclosure, unlawful detainer (eviction), real estate, insurance defense, and insurance coverage. In addition, she has extensive experience with bankruptcy, bad faith exposure/claims, elder law, estate planning, and probate. Ms. Haaseth is well versed in multiple areas of dispute resolution including all Washington state courts, United States District Courts, as well as, alternative methods including mediation or arbitration. Ms. Haaseth's goal is to help her clients reach their goals.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 240-350 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Haaseth Law
10675 Willows Road NE, Suite 250, Redmond, WA, 98052
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Practice Areas
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Car Accidents
Posted by Jason | May 04, 2015 | Car Accidents
She really knows her stuff...
Michele represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I liked the fact that Michele focused on my case. She really seemed to care about me. She was also knowledgeable and well prepped. If I ever go through something like this again, I would want her to represent me.
Michele M Haaseth's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is a incredibly knowledgeable and skilled lawyer. A zealous advocate for her clients, she never compromises on her ethical obligations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to obtaining the optimal outcome. She has a wonderful positive personality that will help clients get through difficult times."
"Michele has over 10 years of experience as a litigator. She cut her teeth as an insurance defense attorney and now is now using that knowledge and skill for her clients. Employing both her experience and her acumen she maintains the highest standard within the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. While she is a tough opponent, she is fair and always does her best for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2002
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Haaseth Law
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Geico
2004 - 2008
Managing Partner, Haaseth Law
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Lee, Smart, Cook, Martin & Patterson, PS, Inc.
1999 - 1999
Clerk, Spokane County Superior Court
Associations
2015 - Present
King County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
East King County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Snoqualmie Tribal CourtAttorney Member
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonAttorney Member
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1998 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
Sample of Legal Cases
M.S. v. G.P
At mediation, utilized insurance company auto repair estimate to successfully argue that impact was more significant than defense had argued resulting in increased offer and settlement.
RE adv Insurance Co Subro Claim
Successfully reduced liability from 100% to just over 50%.
C and F adv H
Defense verdict for client at MAR. Use of accident reconstruction with video and expert analysis to establish my client did not cause subject MVA.
Education
1999
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Washington State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2008
Prepared for Florida Law Firm entering Bankruptcy market
Florida Bankruptcy 101
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers