I was born and raised in Seattle, and am pleased to practice in our great Pacific Northwest. This is my home. I graduated from law school in 1984 and went to work for the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. This provided an opportunity to develop trial skills and the ability to present cases to judges and juries.
From 1986-1990, I was the managing attorney for the main Seattle Office for Hyatt Legal Services. This position provided an opportunity to analyze and solve various issues that confront a general practice such as: Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Wills, and miscellaneous consumer matters. It also provided many opportunities to practice in State and Federal court.
From 1990-97, I was an insurance defense attorney for the Seattle law firm of Alexander & Bierman. For several years, I defended hundreds of cases on the insurance company's behalf. I know how insurance companies value claims and the techniques they employ in an effort to detract from the value of a claim.
In 1997, I opened my own law practice. I specialize in representing people injured by the negligence of others against the insurance company.
My mission is to utilize over 30 years of experience to obtain the best outcome in settlement or trial for my clients. I give thoughtful attention to all facts and legal issues, give you information about your rights, evaluate your claim with an experienced eye, and significantly increase the amount of compensation you receive. I impart realistic objectives and provide the services needed to realize those objectives. Let me use my experience from years of defending the insurance company to your advantage.
Practice areas
All injury types from minor to major, including death. I also represent pedestrians and bicyclists who are injured in accidents.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1984 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Seattle Law Offices of Michael E. Mazon | 1997 - Present |
Arbitrator | King County | 1995 - Present |
Arbitrator | Snohomish County | 1995 - Present |
Mentor | University of Washington | 1994 - Present |
Mentor | Seattle University School of Law | 1994 - Present |
Moot Court Judge | Seattle University School of Law | 1994 - Present |
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Associate Attorney | Alexander & Bierman, PS | 1990 - 1997 |
Judge Pro Tem. | South Snohomish County District Court | 1989 - 1995 |
Managing Attorney at the Main Seattle Office | Hyatt Legal Services | 1986 - 1990 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney | 1984 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Washington State Association for Justice | Member | 1986 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lorman | Preparing, Taking and Defending Depostions in Motor Vehicle Accdident Cases | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Puget Sound School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
University of Washington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Taking and Defending Effective Depostions in Washington | Depositions | 2007 |
Taking and Defending Effective Depostions in Washington | Depositions | 2004 |
Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Washington | Depositions | 2003 |
Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Washington | Depositions | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Kenalog | Both cases were litigated and settled to the client's satisfaction. |
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Steve Karimi, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 27, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a former judge and exceptional lawyer. He has experience you can count on. I have known Mike on a personal level. He is well known within the legal community. I would give my whole hearted recommendation for any personal injury case.
David Bierman, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mike since meeting him 38 years ago while attending the same law school. After that, for a number of years, we worked together at the same law firm. This has given me the unique perspective of watching Mike's growth not only as a person but also as a lawyer. Mike possesses all of the attributes one needs when deciding to hire a lawyer. He is personable and treats others with respect. He makes it a point to get along with opposing counsel because he knows this inures to his client's benefit. One of Mike's biggest attributes is how much he cares for his clients and their cases. They are not just numbers. Each client is treated as if there's is the only case that matters. Mike's ability to navigate the insurance maze and his attention to detail and persuasive advocacy make he and his office a great choice for anyone seeing advice or representation in this area.
Paul Ayan, Slip and fall accident Attorney on Feb 4, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Mazon. He is very knowledgeable in this area of the law and is dedicated to providing his clients with the very best legal representation. I have referred several people with potential claims to Mr. Mazon and he has done an amazing job for them, his work is top notch.
Tien Nguyen, Car accident Attorney on Dec 30, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Michael is the attorney that I still go to when I need advise and I have been practicing for 15 years!
Michael Tario, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Michael Mazon for over 25 years. He is an excellent, hard working, and honest attorney. His client's are very fortunate to have such a qualified and successfull attorney working for them. Michael gets the job done. He is understanding of his client's needs and he puts people at ease and is very insightful and creative in finding solutions to his client's needs. The results that Michael routinely obtains are top notch. I highly recommend Mr. Mazon to anyone who really needs a good attorney especially on personal injury cases.
Adam Trotsky, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 5, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Mazon is one of the primary reasons I am an attorney today. During my college years, while working at his firm, I watched Mike work diligently with his clients while helping them solve their problems. Mike's tenatious attitude and dedication, along with his love for helping people, makes him one of the finest personal injury advocates I have ever met. I feel very confident referring dear friends to Mr. Mazon based on his desire to reach the best resolution for his clients.
Jeffrey Foster, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 11, 2007
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Mazon on several personal injury matters. As co-counsel, I found Mike to be an aggressive and compassionate advocate for his client while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards. As such, I unequivocally endorse Mike Mazon as an attorney and advocate for the injured.