Catherine Fleming

Catherine Fleming

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Insurance

936 N 34th St. #300A, Seattle, WA

About Catherine

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Includes legal representation of seriously injured bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists.

50%
Brain Injury 35%

Many of my clients suffer from TBI and do not realize it until a couple of years after the crash. Because of my experience with TBI cases, I'm alert to the symptoms and have helped my clients get greater awards because they'll need greater care.

35%
Insurance 5%

I represent clients whose insurance companies fail to provide coverage owed under a policy.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 475-674 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Fleming Law, PLLC

936 N 34th St. #300A, Seattle, WA, 98103

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Catherine Fleming's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Consumer Protection

Posted by Stephen | February 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Quiter

Well where do I start? First of all I hired Catherine Fleming to recover the money from a crooked used car dealer that not only sold me a lemon BMW but also changed the odometer statement from the one that I have a carbon copy of, to me thats enough evidence of fraud on its own. The dealer also forge...d my signature on not one but two vehicle title applications, both for the same vehicle. The dealer has a copy of the bill of sale showing that I still owe $18,000+ and sold me a bogus warranty that doesn't cover anything on the vehicle for another $4,100+. I paid cash for the BMW. Anyhow Catherine took on my case for over a year. Charging me more than her usual retainer fee, because I already had an attorney that after 9 months had quit suddenly. Catherine agreed to do this as a contingency basis and was told that I want to move forward with the lawsuit several times. Over and over was told to keep moving forward with litigation. Meanwhile she kept having demands that I pay her X-amount of dollars by the end of whatever week it was or she could no longer represent me. Time after time. After finally moving forward with disposition and getting a sworn statement, Catherine fleming decided to quit. Wait a minute let me add the fact that during the year Catherine fleming represented me I was made to run on a wild goose chase having my BMW looked at by several different mechanics, several different times and had a safety recall on the vehicle put out by the NHTSA that states the vehicle not be sold when I purchased the vehicle and the vehicle had a safety check sticker in the windshield implying the vehicle was safe to drive and had no issues. When I bought the BMW it came with a 90 day warranty and I was told that I could buy a 3 year warranty within 7 days of the original purchase, but also sold it "as is" I believe that to be called misrepresentation. Catherine Fleming is a crook herself taking what little money I had and failing to produce what she agreed to produce. Thanks alot Catherine. If anyone is reading this and looking for an attorney, I would stay far from this one. I cant believe that I have to give Catherine a star. I should be able to give her no stars

Catherine Fleming

Replied last February 05, 2020

Dear Stephen, Not until today did I notice this review. Simply shocking: As you are well aware, your review is fraught with significant and serious misrepresentations. Clients should always disclose their criminal history as this is asked of each potential client from the intake stage. Because this is a public forum, I will not go into great details. However, please recall that I charged you well below my usual retainer, despite the fact that this was a time-intensive matter. Because you gained my sympathy about your financial situation, I literally provided legal services to you for pennies on the dollar. Despite the fact that I spent many hours documented and provided to you, and that I moved quickly to toll the statute for your matter, you rejected my advice and counsel. Because I am a solo practitioner and not a legal aid clinic, I could no longer continue to represent you. I attempted to connect you with other counsel, but they were wiser than me and recognized that they could not represent someone with such unrealistic expectations. I do hope you think long and hard about how you've gone about everything. Your anger and inability to grasp reality will sadly destroy every aspect of your life. I do wish you all the best. Sincerely, Catherine

Posted by Tina | February 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Efficient and Persistent Supporter

Catherine Fleming helped me with a case that I thought wouldn't be worth pursuing. After my fiance and I purchased a car from a used car dealer, we were upset and defeated after just a few weeks. The engine needed to be completely replaced. The cost would be just about 75 percent of the total amount ...we paid for the 2006 Honda Pilot. After calling the dealer, we knew we wouldn't get any help from them--they were blatantly rude, defensive, deflective, and accusatory. A friend of mine recommended Catherine. I didn't think she would take our case because it wasn't a huge dollar amount, but she did anyways--and never tried to charge us the full amount of the time or fee she could charge. This case took much longer than we anticipated, as the dealer's legal representation quit and they had to find new representation, throughout the process. Our big goal was to get our money back for the car and the repairs, and to cover all legal fees, without having to go to litigation. Ms. Fleming was diligent and persistent in working with them, and kept us apprised of every step so we could give input when needed. In the end we were pleased to have a result that checked off most of our hopes. We were able to settle and turn in the car, and we got all the money we spent towards the car and repairs back, and avoided litigating. We are so thankful to have had a lawyer like Catherine who took a small case and worked hard to resolve it for our best interests. Thank you so much!

Catherine Fleming

Replied last February 04, 2020

Dear Tina, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I love representing clients who are willing to let me help them. I wish you all the best. Warmest regards, Catherine

Posted by Mike | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Took on a major auto dealership for us. And won!

Catherine Fleming was a really dedicated and effective attorney for us. She was professional and engaged in our case and got us a settlement quickly. She also seemed genuinely interested in our story and case. My wife and I had a dispute with one of the top known auto dealerships in Seattle regar...ding a used-car transaction. The dealership had misrepresented the condition of the vehicle and we had evidence to suggest they knowingly misled us about this. They appeared to showed a pattern and willingness to deceive customers, and we had documentation on our side (fortunately). Our case did not have a high dollar value and it was difficult to find someone willing to take the case. After searching online and speaking on the phone with a few established consumer-affairs attorneys, we found Catherine on Avvo. We set up a consultation and she agreed to represent us for a flat fee (non-refundable) and would work to take further compensation for herself and us out of the settlement, which she did successfully and rapidly. If your case is a match for her specialties, we highly recommend her. Her stance with us was personal and engaged, yet at the end of the day, she is all business. One recommendation to anyone engaging her service (or any attorney’s) is to have your documentation totally cleaned up and in order, prior to initial review and throughout the process. This will save time and money, and help her to assess the strength of your case up front rather than having surprises crop up later. We highly recommend Catherine for legal services and representation. She kicked butt against a big time dominant car dealership for us—a couple of small time individual consumers. Impressive. Mike

Catherine Fleming

Replied last May 12, 2022

Mike - thank you so much for your review. I hope you're both well and enjoying life. Always feel free to reach out with any legal questions. Best, Catherine

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Catherine Fleming's Lawyer Endorsements

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Betsylew Miale-Gix

Class action lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I write to highly recommend Catherine Fleming as a class action and consumer law attorney. Catherine knows how to effectively navigate these complex areas of law. She works tirelessly with skill, integrity and knowledge to consistently obtain the best results for her clients."

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Angela Macey-Cushman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is a smart, strategic, and compassionate attorney."

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Monica Park

Litigation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Catherine Fleming as a competent and skilled litigator. She is also a caring advocate for clients and is compassionate about achieving justice for the underserved."

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Phillip Skuda

Class action lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is a brilliant lawyer and a kind, sincere human being. She is known for her expertise in class action litigation and provided me with important tips when I was considering taking a class action case myself. I would recommend Catherine to anyone looking for a top-notch attorney they can trust."

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Amie Peters

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine Fleming is strong advocate for her clients. She approaches her cases with sophistication and dedication."

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Jane Dale

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is passionate about the field of Consumer Protection and it shows in her advocacy. She is knowledgeable, zealous, and a tireless attorney who cares deeply about the personal impacts consumer protection can have on her clients. I endorse her and her work without hesitation."

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Ray Kahler

Unknown lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Catherine takes the time to listen to her clients and understand their problems, and is committed to obtaining excellent results. She has outstanding communication skills, and her interest and knowledge in technology issues puts her far ahead of other lawyers in the new frontiers of privacy and data breach claims."

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Stacie Bain

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was lucky to meet Catherine at a women's trial advocacy program and see her in action. She has a caring yet strong nature that I respect and admire. I could tell that Catherine is the type of attorney who will get to know her clients well and zealously advocate for them. I highly endorse Catherine."

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Justin Walsh

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Catherine for years, both during law school and during practice with Stritmatter Kessler. She is an excellent attorney and I would trust her with any of my clients."

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Richard Jameson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Catherine is one of the most instrospective and intellectual attorneys I have come across in my time in practice. Her ability to explain complex issues in understandable terms empowers her clients to make difficult choices that are in their best interest. For this reason I endorse this attorney."

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Reed Schifferman

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Catherine when we were at the same firm and later. She is one of the rising stars! She is bright, hardworking and compassionate. She is a strong advocate while following the facts and the law. Working with her is a pleasure, and she serves her clients well. Reed Schifferman"

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Sunshine Bradshaw

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is a smart and capable attorney. She aggressively represents her clients while maintaining a sincere empathy for her client's injuries and struggles. Catherine finds creative ways to solve complex problems and I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a capable and compassionate advocate."

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Betsylew Miale-Gix

Brain injury lawyer

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Angela Macey-Cushman

Estate planning lawyer

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Amie Peters

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Phillip Skuda

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Nikhil Bavariya

Car accident lawyer

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Jane Dale

Workers compensation lawyer

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Ray Kahler

Personal injury lawyer

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Brad Moore

Wrongful death lawyer

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Richard Jameson

Personal injury lawyer

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer

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Justin Walsh

Personal injury lawyer

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Keith Kessler

Personal injury lawyer

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Karen Koehler

Personal injury lawyer

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Sunshine Bradshaw

Car accident lawyer

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Reed Schifferman

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer - Top Personal Injury Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - 2018

Attorney, Stritmatter Kessler Whelan

Associations

2020 - Present

Northwest Consumer Law Center

Executive Board Member

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

President's Circle

2015 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Diversity Committee

2014 - Present

International Association for Privacy Professionals

Member

2014 - Present

Public Justice

2014 - Present

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Participating Attorney

2011 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Public Affairs Committee

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

EAGLE Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2008 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

$1.55 million settlement - Seattle Injured bicyclists settles with City

$1.55 million settlement

Eaterlin

Settled

Certainteed class action

in litigation

Anthem data breach class action

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Education

2007

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Washington University in St. Louis

MA

1998

Carnegie Mellon University

B.A.

1998

University of Pittsburgh

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Spring seminar - National

Protecting Your Client's Information: Are you doing everything you can?

2017

Small Business Owners

Data Privacy and Protecting Your Client's Information

2016

Winter 2016 CLE (National)

Post-Spokeo: Data Privacy Litigation Threats & Opportunities

2010

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Publications

Activity

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