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Biography
Caryn represents businesses, non-profits, municipal entities, and individuals at trial and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings throughout the Pacific Northwest and the state of Alaska. Caryn’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation including commercial disputes, aviation, catastrophic tort, and product liability matters. Having tried cases and handled appeals in federal and state court for more than 25 years, Caryn brings a deep level of experience to all stages of complex civil litigation. Caryn earns the trust of her clients and their senior management by being a skilled strategist who ensures her clients’ business objectives drive resolution strategies and litigation decisions (and not the other way around).
As head of Stokes Lawrence’s Aviation Group, Caryn leads a team of litigators with deep aviation industry knowledge. She provides sophisticated and effective representation in a wide range of aviation-related matters in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Caryn handles commercial and tort litigation for a number domestic and international airlines and Part 135 operators. Her practice includes emergency response support, consultation in NTSB accident investigations, and regulatory compliance proceedings for Part 121 and Part 135 operators. Her aviation practice also includes product liability matters for aircraft and component part manufacturers.
In addition to her complex civil litigation and aviation practices, Caryn applies her extensive experience to her role as a mediator and arbitrator. Caryn completed the Pepperdine Straus Institute’s Mediating the Litigated Case program and is certified as a Rule 39.1 Neutral in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program.
When not litigating or serving as a neutral to help others avoid or resolve disputes, Caryn values opportunities to mentor and train young lawyers. She frequently presents on trial skills, aviation, and product liability topics and has served as faculty in NITA’s trial skills program in Seattle and the IADC Trial Academy.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Aviation
35%
30 years
Litigation
20%
30 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
15%
30 years
Insurance
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 15 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 16 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 28 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Stokes Lawrence
1420 Fifth Avenue; Suite 3000, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Business
Excellent strategist and a real person
Caryn advised me on non-compete issues when I left a corporate job to start my own company. She is responsive, clear and a great strategist. She is compassionate and personable while getting straight to the heart of the matter with great advice. I am very pleased with the outcome based on her advice....
Caryn Geraghty Jorgensen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Jorgensen represented an airline in a case brought by my paraplegic client against several multinational airlines, product manufacturers, and a governmental entity. She was pleasant and professional during the discovery process, and was a very effective strategist for her client in federal court. Her representation was vigilant; she even made herself available by cell phone when out of the office. I endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Lawyer of the Year - Liability Litigation, Best Lawyers
2025
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2024
The Best Lawyers In America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2023
The Best Lawyers In America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2022
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers in America in the field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in America in the Field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2021
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
Selected to Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America in the field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers In America® in the field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America®
2018
Best Lawyers In America® in the field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America®
2018
Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters
2017
Best Lawyers In America® in the field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers In America®
2016
Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters
2016
Best Lawyers In America® in the field of Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America®
2015
Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters
2014
Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters
2013
Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters
2007
Volunteer of the Year, Holy Names Academy
1993
Assistant Executive Editor, Journal of College & University Law, University of Notre Dame School of Law
N/A
Kilkenny Scholar, University of Notre Dame
N/A
Matson Fellow, University of Notre Dame
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Shareholder, Stokes Lawrence
2017 - 2019
Managing Shareholder, Mills Meyers Swartling P.S.
2003 - 2019
Shareholder, Mills Meyers Swartling
1997 - 2002
Associate, Mills Meyers Swartling
1996 - 1997
, Williams & Montgomery
1995 - 1995
Summer Associate, Williams & Montgomery
1994 - 1994
Summer Associate, Miller Mertens & Spanner
Associations
2012 - Present
International Aviation Women's AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
KIng County Bar Association
Member
King County Washington Women Lawyers
Former Board Member and VP of Publicity
Washington Women Lawyers (King County Chapter)
Former Board Member & VP of Publicity
Northwest Aviation Insurance Association
Member
International Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Our Lady of the Lake Speech Program
Volunteer Coach
Seattle Summer Swim League, Wedgewood Pool
Volunteer Stroke & Turn Judge
Holy Names Academy
Finance Committee
Holy Names Academy
Capital Campaign Executive Committee
2014 - 2016
Washington State Bar Association, Court Rules and Procedures CommitteeMember
2004 - 2007
Holy Names AcademyFormer Trustee
2003 - 2007
Holy Names AcademyAlumnae Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Injury Case
Case resolved following jury selection.
Airbag Injury
Case resolved mid-trial.
Car Manufacturer
Defense Verdict
Product Liability
Defense Verdict
Car Manufacturer
Defense Verdict
Air Carrier
Defense Verdict
National Airline
Defense Verdict
Malpractice Claim
Defense Verdict
Adoption Claim
Obtained summary judgment and dismissal of wrongful adoption claim
Civil Rights
Obtained summary judgment and dismissal.
Insurance Coverage
Obtained partial summary judgment regarding scope of insurance coverage
Municipal
Obtained summary judgment and dismissal
Product Liability
Obtained summary judgment and dismissal of product liability claim in sudden acceleration case based on both merits and as sanction for spoliation of evidence.
Product Liability
Arbitration award in favor of defendent
Completed University of Washington School of Law Professional Mediator Training Course
National Airline
Obtained summary judgement and dismissal of personal injury claim.
Education
1996
Notre Dame Law School
J.D. magna cum laude
1993
College of the Holy Cross
B.A. cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2019
ABA Forum on Air and Space Law Annual Conference
Sexual Misconduct at Altitude
2017
King County Bar Association Aviation and Space Law Section’s Annual Meeting
Author and Co-presenter, "Goodbye 'Sweetheart.' The Ethics of Eliminating Discrimination and Promoting Diversity in Legal Practice"
2016
SMU Aviation Law & Insurance Symposium
Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't: The Expansion of Tort Liability to Airport Owners and Operators Who Regulated Airline and Vendor Operations
2015
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Skills Program
2014
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Skills Program
2012
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Skills Program
2012
KCBA Aviation Section Seminar
Recent Ethics Opinions from North and South of the Columbia River
2010
WSBA Adoption Essentials CLE
Wrongful Adoptions and How Not To Have One
2010
Anatomy of a Trial CLE
Challenges of Direct Examination
2006
Product Liability Litigation Handling Automobile Defect Cases
Automobile Defect Litigation
2004
Pacific NW Aviation Law and Insurance Seminar
Aviation Case Law Update
2003
WSBA Products Liability Recent Developments
Product Liability Case Law Update
2000
Joint Council on International Children's Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Internaltional Adoption
Publications
2017
King County Bar Association Aviation and Space Law Section’s Annual Meeting
Author and Co-presenter, "Goodbye 'Sweetheart.' The Ethics of Eliminating Discrimination and Promoting Diversity in Legal Practice"
2009
Litigation News (WSBA)
Refusing to Permit Comparative Fault in an "Enhanced Injury" Case
2008
Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook
Contributing Author
Languages
English