$ 350-450 per hour
About Richard
Biography
I am an attorney primarily focused on sexual assault and harassment, serious personal injury and death, child physical and sexual abuse, and nursing home litigation
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 30 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, PS
401 Union Street, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Richard L Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements
Rafael Urquia
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Nov 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Rich is a gifted trial attorney. He knows how to talk to the jury. Also, he fights hard for every client. He's relentless. Any person would be lucky and fortunate to have Rich represent them."
"Rich is a tenacious litigator. His legal writing and oral advocacy skills are top-notch, so he is incredibly effective in the courtroom. Rich is also a compassionate advocate. He cares deeply about his clients and is motivated to obtain the best result possible. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
Rafael Urquia
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
1988
Oregon Oxford Debate Champion, Oregon School Activities Association
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, PS
2016 - 2017
Professor from Practice, Seattle University School Of Law
2014 - 2015
Part Time Lecturer, University Of Washington School Of Law
1995 - 2018
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2018 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Nursing Home Neglect
$500,000 settlement
Auto fatality
$1..1 million settlement
Sexual Harassment
$4+ million arbitration award
Child Abuse at Daycare
$500,000 settlement
Education
1995
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BS - Bachelor of Science
1988
Lakeridge High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2015
Keynote Address
Disappearance of Susan Powell
2015
Guest Lecturer
Prosecutors and Forensics
2013
Dallas Crimes Against Children Conference
Disappearance of Susan Powell
2012
Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys - Summer Conference
Child Sexual Assault
2009
Elder Abuse Conference
Sexual Assault on the Elderly
2008
Children's Justice Conference
Child Homicides
Publications
2020
WSAJ Trial News
Child is Sued by Her Molester for Defamation
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue somebody for defamation, slander/libel & extortion/blackmail all at once?
11 Jul 2020
Q&A
Can recordings where only one party consented in a two party consent state be used as evidence in court??
15 Jul 2020
Q&A
Is it rape?
02 Jul 2020