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Franklin William Shoichet
also known as Frank Shoichet, Franklin W. Shoichet
About Franklin
Biography
Frank's practice focuses on
crime victims' litigation,
misconduct in administration of wills, guardianship and other probate matters,
government misconduct, and
wrongful death/serious personal injury.
He regularly lectures at legal seminars to improve the legal profession. Frank serves on the American Constitution Society's national Judicial Task Force and the Alliance for Justice's Building the Bench Initiative. In those capacities, he has been invited to the White House several times to meet on matters related to federal judicial selection.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 375-500 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 49 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Franklin W. [email protected]
7418 Bagley Ave. N., Seattle, WA, 98103
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Experience
Honors
2014
In Gateful Appreciation, Victim Support Services
2010
Top Lawyers 2010, Seattle Met Magazine
2005
Seattle's Top Lawyers, Seattle Magazine
2003
AV (Highest) Rating--Pre-Eminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Owner, Franklin W, Shoichet, Attorney at Law
Associations
2010 - Present
American Constitution Society for Law and PolicyTask Force on Judicial Nominations, Member
2008 - Present
Alliance for JusticeBuilding the Bench Initiative
1977 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
1977 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2021
American Constitution Society for Law and PolicySteering Committee
2005 - 2008
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationBoard of Advisors
2000 - 2001
King County Bar Association Judicial Screening CommitteeMember
2000 - 2008
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 1998
Washington State Bar Association Legislative CommitteeMember
1993 - 1994
King County Bar Association Program CommitteeChair
1992 - 1999
Washington State Board for Trial Court EducationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hassan vs. Harborview Medical Center
$275,000 settlement
Education
1975
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor
1972
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
5th Leg. Distirct meeting
The Stand-Off Over the U.S. Supreme Court Vacancy
2012
WSBA Civil Rights Law Section CLE
Ethical Concerns Poised by Joint Defense in Sec. 1983 Cases of Individual Defendants and Monell Municipalities
2009
The Dog Bite Institute
Dog Bite Litigation, Landlord Liability & Other Considerations
2008
Spring Training for Litigators
Aiming for the Head: Violence, Schizophrenia and Negligent Mental Health Care
2007
Insurance Law 2007
Can an "Accident" Arise Out of a Crime?
2007
Civil Actions for Criminal Acts
Violence, Schizophrenia, and Civil Liability: A Primer
2006
Rita Cosby: Live and Direct
Release of Dangerous Mental Patients
2006
Not Above the Law: The Government as Defendant
Model Tegman Briefing
2006
4th Annual Animal Law Conference
Getting Around the Frobig Case
2005
Civil Actions for Criminal Acts
Aiding and Abetting Doctrine in the Civil Context
2004
Oddities and Challenges in Washington Probate Law
Key Lessons in Probate Litigation
2003
So You Think You Have a Federal Case
Section 1983: What Can You Sue For
2003
How to Hammer Farmers and Other Allstate Clones
Slipping Out from Under the Law of Intentional Act Exclusions: A Spreading Problem?
2002
Civil Litigation of Violent Crimes
When Kids Are Entrusted with Guns
1985
Taking the Government to Court
Discovery: Strategies, Records and Record-Keeping
1984
Taking the Government to Court
Governmental Privilege
1983
Taking the Government to Court
Governmental Privilege
Publications
2009
The Dog Bite Institute
Dog Bite Litigation, Landlord Liability & Other Considerations
2009
Washington State Bar Association Litigation News
High Court Rejection of Rollins Review Bodes Bad Tidings for Tegman
2008
Trial News
How to Succeed in Establishing a State Constitutional Cause of Action for Damages (Hint: Be Very Careful)
2007
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
The Lady, The Tiger, The Landlord and the Dog
2007
Insurance Law 2007
Can an "Accident" Arise Out of a Crime?
2007
Civil Actions for Criminal Acts
Violence, Schizophrenia and Civil Liability: A Primer
2005
Civil Actions for Criminal Acts
Civil LIability for Aiding and Abetting
2003
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Slipping Out from Under the Law of Intentional Act Exclusions: A Spreading Problem?
2002
National Crime Victims Bar Association
When Kids Are Entrusted with Guns
2000
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Earning Votes Should be Humbling for a Judicial Candidate
2000
Victim Advocate
Representing Crime Victims Calls for Creativity
1988
Unknown
Thomas' Abortion Views And `Natural Law'
1985
Trial News
Police actions bared in settlement
1984
Taking the Government to Court
Governmental Privilege
Activity
Legal Answers