Edwin S Budge
also known as Ed Budge
About Edwin
Biography
Ed is a founding member of Budge & Heipt, PLLC. Ed and his firm focus on police misconduct cases involving police brutality, excessive force and in-custody deaths. Ed and his firm also take cases involving egregious instances of jail or prison abuse involving death and serious injury. The firm has obtained some of the top results in the nation for victims of civil rights violations, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, including jury verdicts and settlements totalling tens of millions of dollars.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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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Edwin S Budge's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Ed is a tireless and passionate advocate, strategic thinker, and wise counselor with the highest degree of integrity."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"Edwin Budge is an exceptionally good trial attorney who has obtained results for clients that are little less than miraculous."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed devotes his considerable talents and dogged determination to obtain justice for his clients."
"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. "
Civil rights lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
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 JusticeEagle Member
2003 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement
Settlement
Settlement
Jury Verdict
Settlement
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
The Successful Use of Animation in Opening Statement
Publications
2016
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2016
2015
2015
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2015
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers