Maury A. Kroontje

Maury A. Kroontje

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Construction & Development

600 University Street, Suite 1700, Seattle, WA

About Maury

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 34%

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33 years | 200 cases

34%
Construction and Development 33%

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150 cases

33%
Personal Injury 33%

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33 years | 300 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 295-425 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

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Location

KROONTJE LAW OFFICE PLLC

600 University Street, Suite 1700, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Maury A. Kroontje's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Mahesh | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney - gets the job done

We suffered a devastating house fire and on top of that the insurance company was short-changing us to the point we could not even consider rebuilding, which is when we sought Maury's assistance. Maury was very helpful throughout the entire process. He is a polite professional who is also very kno...wledgeable. At every stage of escalation throughout the dispute he put the scenario in perspective, always accurately predicting how the other party would react, providing us with all the data needed to make a decision. We ended up taking the matter to court as other avenues failed to lead to resolution. Maury is not a fan of endless litigation and has a realistic perspective on what can be achieved. At the same time he shows the willingness to escalate the matter to force the other party to come to a resolution. This delicate balancing act is necessary in obtaining the best outcome given the circumstances and that is where Maury's extensive legal experience shines. The insurance company settled with us for a satisfactory amount. I strongly recommend Maury for an attorney based on our experiences.

Posted by Cynthia | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Pleased

I hired Maury to represent me with my insurance company after my claim was grossly underpaid. Those whom I hired to assist me in repairing my home had also taken advantage of my situation which caused me tremendous stress. Maury's compassion, diligence and excellent representation not only helped m...e to receive a proper settlement from my insurance company but renewed my faith that there are still honest professionals in the world that truly care about the "customer" and are committed to providing them with the best possible service and resolution. I would recommend him to anyone who finds their need for legal representation, he is awesome!!

Posted by Erfan | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Easy to work with, great communication, well versed in the legal topic

Maury helped me greatly. I am out of state (California) and I had to trust someone knew what they were doing and had to trust an attorney to help me with my case. Maury did just that. Although I paid a lot, Maury was fair with his services. My case was complicated and took a lot of time. He made sure... I knew what to look forward to in the case and he knew to make sure I was comfortable with what wasn't going on. Extremely helpful and extremely nice gentlemen. Would refer to a family member or friend.

Posted by susan | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

client review

I've had numerous occasions where I have had to hire an attorney over the years. To date, Maury Kroontje and Kroontje law office are the best with which I have worked. Maury is knowledgeable, focused, and kept me informed at all times. Given that there will be ups and downs during any progression in... a legal case (and emotions can run high when you are the client being represented) Maury stayed on track and pulled no surprises. He was a great advocate and I truely thank him for being such a winner.

Posted by David | April 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Got it done

Maury did a good job working for us with our insurance company. He kept us informed of changes and monthly billing. He failed to clearly communicate accurate estimate of charges we would incur but did discuss this issue and offered a discount to help offset some understanding. Overall a good experien...ce with positive results.

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Maury A. Kroontje's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Gaba

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I send all of my personal injury clients to Maury. I know that they'll receive high quality legal services AND personal attention."

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Leah Snyder

Litigation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked closely with Maury at Kroontje Law Office for five years and I saw him fight hard for his clients and obtain many excellent results. Maury is an experienced litigator. He carefully explains the litigation process and what to expect so that clients can concentrate on their life. Clients should not hesitate to retain Maury for their civil litigation needs."

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Paul Rundle

Litigation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Maury Kroontje. I have known Maury professionally for two decades, including through association on cases. I have referred many cases to him, and will continue to do so, as I am highly confident in his ability to obtain great results for clients. Maury is a trial lawyer's trial lawyer. He is creative and thinks outside the box, seeing angles and opportunities that many seasoned attorneys would often miss. He is a tough and tenacious litigator with sharp instincts, whose easy-going manner and likable demeanor give him a decided edge when it comes to swaying the courts and charming the jurors. I have witnessed Maury's record of success over the years, and recommend him without reservation."

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David Gaba

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Elizabeth Hanley

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Leah Snyder

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Founding member, Kroontje Law Offices

1997 - 2007

Partner level attorney, Betts Patterson Mines

1993 - 1993

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2019

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1999 - 2019

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Former Member Editorial Board

1997 - 2019

King County Bar Association

Member

1993 - 2019

Washington State Bar Association

Former Member Court Rules Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Job Site Truck Accident Injury

$1 Million Settlement plus pension

Metro Bus Injury Accident

$2.5 million settlement.

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Education

1993

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Washington

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2018

Personal Injury from A to Z Personal Injury Trials

2007

CLE

Efficiently and Effectively Handling Lawsuits

Publications

2018

National Business Institute Seminar Personal Injury Trials in a Nutshell

Languages

English

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