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Sung-Yon Christine Kim
also known as S. Christine Kim, Christine Kim
About Sung-Yon
Biography
I am a litigation attorney handling personal injury claims and fighting insurance companies that are reluctant to fairly compensate those that are hurt through no fault of their own. I feel fortunate in being able to connect with and advocate for my clients, particularly based on my own experience of having difficulty communicating when I first came to the United States and could not speak English. I also feel fortunate in being allowed to attend Trial Lawyers College in September 2012 where I learned from and became a part of a community of passionate and dedicated lawyers who are committed in the pursuit of justice for their clients.
I began my legal career as a case manager, and later a legal assistant/paralegal. I went on to earn my Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. While in law school, I served as a senior editor for the Oregon Review of International Law, a member of the Moot Court Board, and a judicial extern for the Honorable John V. Acosta, United States District Court, District of Oregon.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Phillips Law Firm
17410 133rd Ave NE, Ste. 301, Woodinville, WA, 98072
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Posted by April | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Fast and personable service!!!
Back in January of 2012, I was driving home at about 11:00 PM when a car filled with teenagers darted out of a dark, poorly lit parking lot straight into my car. There was no time for me to react, and both cars had some pretty bad damage. Next day his insurance calls me and says they will split the "...
Sung-Yon Christine Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine has the "it" factor. She is hardworking, dedicated, smart and a gifted trial attorney. I like her and the jury will like her as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is a dedicated and hardworking trial attorney who has had great success as a young litigator and had worked in the legal field many years prior to becoming an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with her extensively on cases while we attended the Trial Lawyers College. She is the consummate professional, highly skilled, and dedicated. I endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kim is a super star. She is compassionate about her work, thorough and effective."
"Christine Kim is a dedicated, intelligent, and innovative attorney who achieves wonderful results for her clients. She cares very much for them, and she is tireless in her work to achieve justice for the men and women she represents. I have nothing but the highest praise for Christine Kim's work ethic, integrity, and accomplishments as an attorney fighting for those who are injured seeking justice. Semper Fi, Patrick McLain"
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is a superb lawyer and is both hard working and honest. Anyone who has been in an accident or suffered injuries would be in great hands with Christine as their attorney. Highly recommended!"
"Christine is smart, hardworking, dilligent and a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly endorse her."
"Extensive preparation in litigation, acute knowledge of the law and the moxie to use her skills is what makes Christine (Sung-Yon) Kim a strong advocate for her clients and a winner. I highly endorse Christine as an attorney and a representative of plaintiffs in personal injury matters."
"Christine Kim is an exceptional attorney. She is always prepared to do battle for her clients. She will continue to fight for her client until the opposition party concedes and does what she feels is fair and just for her client. Clients come first with Ms. Kim. Ms. Kim is a gift to the legal profession. I endorse Christine Kim."
"Christine is a fantastic human being and attorney who knows how to fight for her clients and win! I endorse this lawyer."
"In my time working with Christine, I found her to be someone who is extremely compassionate and has a deep desire to help her clients. I would recommend Christine to anyone who is in need of legal counsel."
"Christine is a dedicated and hardworking advocate. She truly cares about her clients and the justice they seek. I endorse this lawyer."
"I met Christine at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. She is very creative and talented. Christine has a heart of gold and cares about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Attorney of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2010
Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar
2004
Legal Assistant of the Year, Buckley & Associates
1995
Excellency Scholarship, LG Corporation
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney, Phillips Law Firm
2010 - 2010
Criminal Prosecution Clinic, Lane County District Attorney's Office
2010 - 2022
Attorney, Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc.
2009 - 2009
Judicial Extern, Honorable John V. Acosta, United States District Court, District of Oregon
2008 - 2010
Moot Court Board, University Of Oregon School Of Law
2008 - 2010
Senior Editor at Oregon Review of International Law, University Of Oregon School Of Law
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Bullivant House Bailey, PC
Associations
2012 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeRanch member
2010 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
King County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Motorcyclist v. Driver
$1,098,340.50
Passenger v. Driver
$5,398,008
Patron v. Business
$200,000
Driver v. Driver
$250,000
Passenger v. Driver and Driver
$300,000
Driver v. UIM Carrier
$100,000 (UIM policy limit)
Education
2012
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
N/A
2010
University of Oregon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Yonsei University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Buckley & Associates Staff Meeting
Ethics and RPCs
Publications
2015
Thomson Reuters
Tran v. Packebush-Franko
2014
Thomson Reuters
Yang v. Depriest
2014
Thomson Reuters
Xuan v. Le
2014
Thomson Reuters
Wu v. Allstate
2013
Thomson Reuters
Hua v. Allstate
2013
Thomson Reuters
Zhang v. Laymance
2013
Thomson Reuters
Kim v. Cruz Campos
2012
2012
Thomson Reuters
Hong v. GEICO
2012
Thomson Reuters
Torres-Zamora v. Twombley
2012
Thomson Reuters
Zou v. Perugini
Languages
English
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers