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Laura Elizabeth Kruse
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Biography
Ms. Kruse is a Director at Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. and is a member of the firm’s Complex Litigation Group. She concentrates her practice on the defense of product liability claims against leading medical, pharmaceutical and chemical companies; the defense of corporate entities in commercial disputes involving complex contractual issues and the Uniform Commercial Code; the defense of insured and self-insured entities in employment related disputes, alleged copyright infringement and trademark disputes; and in the defense of real estate brokers in various real estate transactions.
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.
701 Pike Street, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98101-3927
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Laura Elizabeth Kruse's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Laura for several years. She's an excellent litigator who always manages to have the trust of her client and the respect of opposing counsel. She's also highly personable and a real pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her."
"Laura is a great lawyer. She figures out how to win for her client and does it with class. I endorse this lawyer."
Russell Atkatsh
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jul 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura is an excellent and thorough attorney who puts her full heart, mind and effort into all of her clients' litigation matters. I highly recommend Laura Kruse."
Ronald Unger
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Top 50 Women Attorneys, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Associations
2011 - Present
Greater Seattle Insurance ProfessionalsMember
2011 - Present
Seattle Claims Adjusters AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
2006 - Present
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
2004 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2002
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Western Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Conference
Subrogation: Medicare, ERISA, Auto and Workers’ Compensation Challenges, Medicare Issues in Personal Injury Litigation
2013
2013 Construction Liability Mock Trial/Seminar & Transportation Seminar
The Duty to Issue and Follow Litigation Holds and the Impact of Failing to Preserve Potentially Relevant Evidence
Publications
2013
Harmonie Transporation Seminar
The Duty to Issue and Follow Litigation Holds and the Impact of Failing to Preserve Potentially Relevant Evidence
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Medicare Issues in Personal Injury Litigation
2012
Harmonie Transportation Seminar
Peculiar Susceptibilities of Plaintiff (“Egg-Shelled Plaintiff” Rule)
2010
Washington State Bar Association
Defending Against Efforts to Expand the Scope of the Act: Mosquera-Lacy and Its Aftermath
Languages
English