$ 400-400 per hour
Michael E Withey
About Michael
Biography
Throughout my 38 years of courtroom experience, I have taken on a number of important cases against corporate giants. There is no case too big, and I am not afraid to take on even the most challenging lawsuits. I use my experience to develop creative trial strategies that allow my clients to take on powerful defendants in the court room.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 53 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 53 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael E Withey
601 Union St Ste 4200, Seattle, WA, 98101-4036
Law Offices of Michael E Withey
601 Union St Ste 4200, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Michael E Withey's Reviews
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Posted by Robert Locke | February 26, 2014
Only interested in Hollywood Movie deals, doesn't really fight for the little guy!
This attorney has a very promising and "Hope Raising" website. He touts that he "Fights for the Little Guy". I am disabled in my 50's, can't afford my prescribed medications and the State of Washington has RAPED my Constitutional rights. His office said they are unable to help me at this time. He had...
Posted by Diem | October 20, 2010
Mike is the quintessential attorney. He embodies heart, superior legal ability and honor.
Mike represented me in a case that was extremely contentious and long drawn. From the moment he came on board, he alleviated my concerns at having to deal with the opposing counsels' tactics. Mike's dedication to his clients is unsurpassed in more ways that I can articulate. He is tenacious in h...
Michael E Withey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Withey is a talented, creative lawyer dedicated to the pursuit of justice. He takes and wins difficult cases often involving the violation of civil rights that other lawyers would decline. He is an experienced trial lawyer in both state and federal court. He knows when to try a case and when to settle a case. He is well respected in the legal community. Mike is a credit to the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Top Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2006
Champion of Justice, Public Justice
1999
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
1998
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
1996
Volunteer of the Year Award, American Lung Association
1990
Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Washington State Association for Justice
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Michael Withey
1998 - 2006
Partner, Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio
Associations
1986 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
1986 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
Steering Committee
2005 - 2006
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2004 - 2006
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
1995 - 1996
Public Justice FoundationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Stepakoff v. State Department of Corrections
$2.25 Million Recovered for Victims of Assault on Jewish Community Center in Los Angeles.
Lummi Nation v. Engineering Firm
$4.25 Million Settlement Awarded to Lummi Indian Nation
Smith v. Behr Process Corporation
$200 Million Settlement Awarded to Class
Domingo/Viernes v. Marcos
$15.1 Million Jury Verdict
Education
N/A
U of San Francisco SOL
law
N/A
Pomona Coll
undergraduate
Publications
1971
University of San Francisco Law Review
How a Federal Court May Enjoin State Court Proceedings
Languages
Spanish