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Benjamin Nivison
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 750-800 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Rossi Vucinovich, P.C.
1000 Second Avenue, Suite 1420, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Deirdre D Parker | May 29, 2013 | Personal Injury
ATTORNEY BENJAMIN NIVISON- HE'S THE ATTORNEY TO HIRE!
“Benjamin Nivison”…what an attorney! You can’t go wrong. I was fortunate to find Attorney Nivison on the Avvo website and he immediately provided incomparable legal assistance to me with regards to my personal injury claim. He most definitely has my unsolicited praise!!! Very professional, extrem...
Posted by Bob and Melissa | February 18, 2013 | Wrongful Termination
Review
Ben is one of two attorneys handling our wrongful discharge/election retaliation/violation of free speech case set to come to trial in June 2013. We have been very pleased with Ben's knowledge of the law, the time he takes to educate us about the various nuances of the law and his guidance in helping...
Posted by Robert | February 13, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Contractor Liability Case
My wife and I hired Benjamin Nivison in October 2012. Prior to this over 10 months, we tried to handle our own legal matters through Labor and Industry and the King County Superior Court without an attorney. Big mistake. We met Ben after a failed attempt to file a default and summary judgment again...
Benjamin Nivison's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Nivison is an outstanding attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend if have had a medical malpractice issue."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nivison is a well respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
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"I've referred clients to Ben in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent attorney. I recommend him highly."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Ben is an invaluable source of knowledge and ability. Ben is always able to provide great input and service to clients. I especially value Ben's expertise on complex and catastrophic personal injury and medical/healthcare issues. I highly recommend Ben."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 10 Attorneys under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys - Washington, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Attorneys Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Shareholder, Rossi Vucinovich, P.C.
2011 - 2016
Attorney, Helsell Fetterman, LLP
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
2006 - 2006
Summer Associate, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Arnold & Porter, LLP
Associations
2019 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
King County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
King County Bar Association
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2005 - Present
American Bar Association
2019 - 2020
Washington State Association for JusticeMembership Committee
2012 - 2015
American Bar AssociationChair, Washington Membership
2011 - 2012
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Pro Bono CommitteeChair
2010 - 2011
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Pro Bono CommitteeChair Elect
2008 - 2014
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
2008 - 2009
Washington State Bar Association, Pro Bono and Legal Aid CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death - Trucking Injury
$11,000,000 - Policy Limits Settlement
Motor Vehicle Collision
Settlement: $1,697,262.19
Medical Malpractice
Jury Verdict: $3,250,000
Commercial Trucking Crash
Policy Limits Settlement: $1,000,000
Catastrophic Construction Site Injury
Jury Verdict: $1,015,000
Traumatic Brain Injury to Child
Settlement: $13,045,000
Whistleblower Fraud - False Claims Act
$1,042,420.03 - settlement
Bicycle Accident
Settlement: $600,000
Medical Malpractice - Neurosurgery
Substantial Settlement for Client - Confidential
Birth Injury Medical Malpractice
Settlement: $1,500,000 for client
Catastrophic Construction Injury
Settlement: $3,350,000
General Contractor Breach of Contract
Trial - Jury verdict in client's favor
Education
2007
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D.
2004
University of Southern California
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2021
Washington Auto Injury Cases - From Accident to Trial
Crash Investigation & Claim Negotiation Strategies
2018
Personal Injury from A to Z
Liens and Subrogation Made Simple
2015
Advanced Business Contracts: Strategically Draft & Negotiate Key Clauses
Recent Developments in Judicial Interpretation and Enforcement
2014
Affordable Care Act: Impact on Injury Settlements
Affordable Care Act & Personal Injury Litigation
2012
The Intersection of Law and Nursing
Electronic Medical Records: Friend or Foe?
2011
Pro Bono Practice: Ethical and Loss Prevention Concerns
Ethics of Pro Bono Practice
Publications
2011
Doing Business in Washington: WSBA Deskbook
Distribution and Alternatives
2009
The Whisper (DRI, Defense Research Institute)
MySpace Is LinkedIn to My Facebook's Blogspot: Managing Your Online Persona as a Young Lawyer
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
It's a Small World All Right - Now How Do I Sue?: International Service of Process under the Hague Convention
2008
De Novo
New Law Has Major Liability Implications for Product Manufacturers and Sellers Doing Business in Washington
2008
Puget Sound Business Journal
Ensure a Jolly Holiday Gathering
Languages
English
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