Edwin S Budge

Edwin S Budge

also known as Ed Budge

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 31 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights

808 E. Roy St., Seattle, WA

About Edwin

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Civil Rights 100%

31 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Budge & Heipt PLLC, Attorneys At Law

808 E. Roy St., Seattle, WA, 98102

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Edwin S Budge's Reviews

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Posted by Cynthia | July 29, 2015

Edwin S. Budge and the staff a "Breath of Fresh Air"

Next to the death of my mother, the traumatic injury I sustained which prompted the legal expertise of Edwin S. Budge, was the most debilitating and frightenining experience of my life. I was totally vulnerable and at the mercy of his law firm. The experience I had with Mr. Budge and his staff help...ed me to worry about my medical treatment and recovery rather than the legal aspects of my trauma. The first thing Mr. Budge did was to make me feel at ease; because he always presented an attitude of trust in me and the details I presented to him surrounding my trauma. That in itself helped me in a way that I do not feel Mr. Budge will ever know. During the entire legal process, I felt as though I was his sole client and every concern was met with the utmost professionalism, respect, and care. Even with being thousands of miles away, I knew he was only a phone call away. I NEVER had to wonder whether he was doing his very best to make sure justice was going to be served when it came to my case. He was a GOD sent to me and I feel privileged for having had him represent me. Finally, if there is anything positive I can say that happened as a result of my unfortunate trauma it would be the honor in getting to know Edwin S. Budge and his staff. I would recommend anyone to use his services. You will not be disappointed.

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Edwin S Budge's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Carney

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed has a track record of taking on powerful government agencies to hold them accountable for their misconduct against ordinary citizens. I was particularly impressed recently by his firm's victory in the case of an innocent man who was shot 16 times by out of control law enforcement agents - his client received a seven-figure settlement. I absolutely endorse Ed and his firm."

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Matthew Turetsky

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is a tireless and passionate advocate, strategic thinker, and wise counselor with the highest degree of integrity."

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Mark Larranaga

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed’s dedication and compassion toward his clients and their respective causes is of the highest caliber. He possesses a sharp, creative and insightful legal mind as well as a caring, thoughtful and attentive disposition. In short, Ed is a great attorney AND person."

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John Coletti

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Ed for many years as a friend and colleague. Ed is one the finest people and lawyers I know. He is smart, diligent and dedicated. I highly recommend him."

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Edmund Allen

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Edwin Budge in an incredible attorney. I have worked alongside Mr. Budge for over eleven years and continue to be amazed at his intelligence, creativity, doggedness and attention to detail. His trial preparation is second to none. He will scour the country for the most effective expert witnesses. His painstaking investigation and research unearths valuable insights overlooked by everyone else. His courtroom abilities are rivaled only by the compassion he has for his clients. His powerful advocacy, coupled with his ability to work so well with his clients, has enabled him to achieve such profoundly successful results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Daniel Whitmore

Civil rights lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Edwin Budge is an exceptionally good trial attorney who has obtained results for clients that are little less than miraculous."

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Mark Shepherd

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed devotes his considerable talents and dogged determination to obtain justice for his clients."

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Gregory Schwesinger

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ed since law school. His skills and work ethic are unmatched. He is dedicated, hardworking, driven, and ensures that his clients are represented at the highest level possible. I refer Ed with overwhelming confidence; he is not only a terrific attorney but also a great person. "

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David Whedbee

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Edmund Allen

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2021

2021 Washington Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Washington Law & Politics, Super Lawer

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Budge & Heipt, PLLC

1994 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Karr Tuttle Campbell

Associations

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2003 - Present

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

1994 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

$5.5 Million Settlement

Settlement

$1.75 Million Settlement

Settlement

$1.6 Million Settlement

Settlement

$8 Million Jury Verdict

Jury Verdict

$5.5 Million Settlement

Settlement

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Education

1994

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Trial Stars Continuing Legal Education WSAJ

The Successful Use of Animation in Opening Statement

Publications

2016

Washington State Association for Justice Trial News Suing the Police for Excessive Force? Beware These Pitfalls

2016

Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) Amazing but True: Man Shot 16 Times and Lives to See Justice

2016

Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) From Zero to Hero: How a Section 1983 Claim Could Save Your Wrongful Death Case

2015

Languages

English

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