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Biography
Mike is a Seattle native and graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Yale College and graduated magna cum laude in History. At Yale, Mike won a fellowship from the Yale-China Association, allowing him to spend two years studying Chinese and teaching in China. After returning from China, Mike attended the University of Washington School of Law where he was the President of the Moot Court Honor Board. Following law school, Mike became a third-generation trial lawyer. Both his father and grandfather were Seattle lawyers. Mike has had a successful career to date including numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts for injured clients. Mike has received many accolades for his work, including: named one of the top 40 personal injury attorneys, and one of the top 100 attorneys overall, in the State of Washington by Washington Law & Politics; inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); invited to join the Damage Attorney's Round Table (DART); and named Mentor of the Year by the Young Lawyers Division of the WSBA. Since his days in China, Mike has continued his teaching career as a trial advocacy instructor at the UW Law School and regularly teaches at legal seminars. In 2012, he received one of the highest awards given by the UW School of Law, the Service Recognition Award. Mike has been an active member of his community as well. The following are just an example of his numerous community activities: King County Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee, 2002-Present (Chair 2008-2009); Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the WSBA, 2008-2011; University of Washington School of Law Foundation Board, 2012-Present. Mike is also a devoted husband and father of three young children- Ava, Lydia, and Chaney. In his almost non-existent free time, Mike can be seen running marathons including Seattle (2x), New York (2x), Big Sur, Skagit Valley Flats, and Malibu.
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Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
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Peterson Wampold Rosato Luna Knopp
1501 4th Avenue Suite 2800, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Phenomenal Attorney
Michael Wampold and his team did a phenomenal job representing me on a case that took numerous unexpected turns. He took the time to educate me throughout the process and answered my numerous questions. Michael is also very personable and an enjoyable person to be around. He is highly intelligent, ha...
Posted by Lisa | February 04, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extraordinary Attorney
I was incredibly nervous about hiring an attorney, and certainly I didn't think anyone would understand what I was experiencing. Michael Wampold's confidence and compassion were the perfect mix for me. Michael knows what he's doing. He, and his partner in the process, asked me the right questions, ...
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mr. Wampold and his firm Peterson, Young Putra represented us on a difficult case for almost two years. I found Mr. Wampold to be an optimistic champion of our rights with a dogged attitude towards winning. Mike loves to litigate! with a sense of true urgency Mr. Wampold articulated our case to a ju...
Michael Simon Wampold's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is hands-down one of the best in the state. I've had the privilege to collaborate with him; and distinct misfortune of being opposite him. If you're a client lucky enough that Mike takes on your cause, you can rest assured knowing that he'll maximize it's value."
"Mr. Wampold is a very experienced attorney that often contributes to complex areas of the law."
"Mike and I worked together recently on a medical negligence case. Mike is a very tenacious, thorough, and compassionate attorney. Mike's expertise assisted tremendously in resolving the case favorably for our client. I feel very lucky to have had that experience working with Mike and his firm. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Mike. Mike is very knowledgeable and skilled in the area of personal injury. He is dedicated to providing his clients with the very best legal representation. It is always a pleasure to work with Mike."
"I had the privilege of teaching a Trial Advocacy course with Mike. He is an EXCEPTIONALLY talented and gifted attorney. Hands down, he is one of the very best in the legal profession!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Wampold is an exceptionally talented lawyer who works his cases up very well and is quite skilled in court. He obtains very good results for his client while remaining professional."
"Mike Wampold is one of the smartest, most energetic lawyers I have ever worked with. Mike has outstanding legal abilities and cares very much about both his cases and his clients. Simply put, Mike is truly one of the top lawyers in the state of Washington. I endorse this lawyer's work!"
"I have known Michael for many years and I have always found his work to be at once artful and passionate. His continuous drive for perfection elevates his practice and rewards his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Service Recognition Award, University of Washington School of Law
2009
Super Lawyer®, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers in Washington, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Mentor of the Year, Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
N/A
Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Shareholder, Peterson Wampold Rosato Luna Knopp
2004 - 2011
Shareholder, Peterson Young Putra, P.S.
2002 - 2004
Owner, Law Office of Michael S. Wampold
1996 - 2002
Associate, Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
Associations
2012 - Present
University of Washington School of Law Foundation BoardMember
2002 - Present
King County Bar Association, Judicial Selection CommitteeMember
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
Damage Attorney's Round Table
Member
2008 - 2009
King County Bar Association, Judicial Selection CommitteeChair
2008 - 2011
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionExecutive Committee
2003 - 2007
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyInstructor
2002 - 2006
King County Bar Association, Judicial Conferencing CommitteeMember
1997 - 2003
Spanish Legal ClinicMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hoang v. Dy
Jury Verdict for $5.4 million
Smith v. Goon
$3.0 million
Newman v. Group Health
$3.0 million verdict
Education
1996
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987
Franklin High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2012
Mastering the Deposition: Critical Skills Workshop
Technology: Friend or Foe?; Handling the Difficult Witness and/or Opposing Counsel; Handling Documents & Exhibits
2010
Personal Injury Boot Camp
Personal Injury Boot Camp
2010
Bad Faith Litigation in Washington
UIM Jury Trials in the IFCA Age
2010
Annual Senior Lawyers Conference: The Past, Present and Future of Law
Opening Statement in a Medical Malpractice Case
2008
Obtaining Fair Settlements
Settling with Multiple Defendants
2007
Professional Development Workshop
Trials
2007
Disciplined Discovery
30(b)(6) Depositions
2006
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Hot Commercial Torts
2006
Senior Lawyers
Technology in the Courtroom
2006
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Advocacy
2005
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
You Need to Learn PowerPoint Now! A Plan for Action.
2005
KCBA Young Lawyers Division
Expert Witnesses
Publications
2010
Washington State Bar Association Litigation Section "Litigation News"
The Dead Man's Statute: Practical Considerations
2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Do homeowners or CGL policies cover an accident involving an automobile?
2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers (WSTLA) Trial News
Business sale gone bad? You might have a franchise claim
2007
Washington State Trial Lawyers (WSTLA) Trial News
Wrongful death of single man, no kids: do you take the case?
Languages
Mandarin
Italian
Spanish