Erik J Heipt

Erik J Heipt

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

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

808 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA

About Erik

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Budge & Heipt PLLC, Attorneys At Law

808 East Roy Street, Seattle, WA, 98102

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Erik J Heipt's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018

Fantastic Lawyer

Erik is a superstar lawyer and an incredibly caring individual. Unbeatable combination.

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Erik J Heipt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslie Hagin

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erik is a superstar in civil rights law. His commitment to his clients, their cases, and the cause of justice, is extraordinary -- as are the results he achieves. I strongly endorse Erik."

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Daniel Whitmore

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erik is a terrific attorney. He is a skilled advocate, and is committed to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. He is not afraid to take on huge corporations, insurance companies or the government."

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Jesse Wing

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erik is a stellar advocate. Highly skilled and knowledgeable, he is a leading lawyer in the civil rights community. I have known Erik for more than ten years. He is deeply committed to achieving justice for his clients, and is very successful at doing so. His clients are lucky to be represented by him, and I strongly endorse Erik."

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Michael Subit

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric prepares for trial harder than any other lawyer I know. His success in the courtroom is a testament to his formidable skills and rapport with jurors."

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Joseph Grube

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erik is one of the most successful trial lawyers in the Northwest, as well as one of the most modest. His belief in civil rights and bringing the fight to government and corporate institutions that harm individuals is (and always has been) inspiring to me and my colleagues."

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Hank Balson

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If a friend or family member needed an attorney for a serious civil rights matter, Erik would be one of my top recommendations. Clients who hire Erik can expect exceptional representation from a passionate, intelligent, highly skilled advocate who is willing to go the distance in pursuit of justice. He has an excellent reputation among plaintiff attorneys and is generally regarded as being a top lawyer in his field."

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David Whedbee

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erik is an excellent lawyer, and even better trial lawyer who consistently brings righteous cases that achieve impressive compensation for his clients and make society a little better along the way. He is also a pleasure to consult with and a great asset to Washington's civil rights bar."

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Mark Shepherd

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Erik is a highly skilled lawyer with a passion for justice. His skill, dedication and hard work yield tremendous results for his clients."

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Fred Diamondstone

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Erik for ten to fifteen years. Erik is a superb civil rights lawyer with a fine record success. He is also a caring and sharing individual."

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Sean Phelan

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Erik Heipt and would hire him in the event that I needed a civil rights attorney. He is a tenacious advocate who gets results for his clients. Erik is an oustanding attorney and is very highly regarded by his colleagues in the legal profession."

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Ketia Wick

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very professional and works hard on behalf of his clients."

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Edmund Allen

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric Heipt is a phenomenal lawyer. I have worked alongside Erik for over eleven years, and continue to be amazed at his highly skilled effectiveness. His intelligence, tenacity, creativity and attention to detail are simply unmatched. His trial preparation is unparalleled, from his exhaustive investigation and research, to his ingenious discovery techniques, and his selection of expert witnesses. His courtroom polish is rivaled only by his deep devotion to his clients. His ability to listen with such compassion, coupled with his outstanding lawyering, allow him to achieve such profound success for his clients. I emphatically endorse Erik."

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Jacqueline Walsh

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erik gives his clients individual attention and exceptional representation. Every time. He is a smart litigator with exceptional work ethic. He cares about people and gets results. Erik holds a well deserved reputation as an excellent lawyer in the community. I'd hire him!"

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Gregory Schwesinger

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a phenomenal attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and their rights; he leaves no stone unturned, and always goes the extra mile to ensure he obtains the very best outcome for his clients. I refer Eric with an abundance of confidence. "

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John Muenster

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Katherine Chamberlain

Employment and labor lawyer

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Leslie Hagin

Litigation lawyer

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Sean Phelan

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ketia Wick

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Franklin Shoichet

Civil rights lawyer

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Hank Balson

Civil rights lawyer

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Michael Subit

Employment and labor lawyer

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Mark Shepherd

Employment and labor lawyer

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Daniel Whitmore

Personal injury lawyer

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Fred Diamondstone

Civil rights lawyer

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David Whedbee

Civil rights lawyer

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Jesse Wing

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Jacqueline Walsh

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Edmund Allen

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Joseph Grube

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2002

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Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Budge & Heipt, PLLC

1995 - 1998

Litigation Associate, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP

1994 - 1995

Judicial Law Clerk, Hawaii Supreme Court

Associations

2003 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

1999 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Conroy v. Henry

$8 Million Jury Verdict

Theoharis v. Rongen

$5.5 Million Settlement

Bains LLC d/b/a Flying B v. ARCO

$5 Million Jury Verdict

Torgerson v. City of Seattle

$1.75 Million Settlement

Bledsoe v. Jefferson County

$1.6 Million Settlement

Hill v. King County

$1 Million Post-Trial Settlement

Marsall v. City of Portland

$1 Million Post-Trial Settlement

The Estate of Terrill Thomas v. Milwaukee County

$6.7 million-dollar settlement

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Education

1994

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Colorado - Boulder

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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