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David Merritt Beninger

5.0

3 reviews

Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect ... +2 more

701 5th Ave #6700, Seattle, WA

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Biography

David Beninger has successfully handled a number of complex and high profile cases. He has achieved over 70 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million, including the largest results in the state for wrongful death, nursing home negligence, post-concussive syndrome and three of the four largest insurance bad faith outcomes in Washington.

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Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1989

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Luvera Law Firm

701 5th Ave #6700, Seattle, WA, 98104-7016

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Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Personal Injury (1) Trucking Accident (1) Wrongful Death (1)

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Advocacy (2) Case Results (2) Practice Area Knowledge (2) Character & Conduct (1) Compassion (1) General Knowledge (1) Professionalism (1) Recommendation (1)

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Posted by Ron | March 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An excellent lawyer

I have known David Beninger for more than 20 years and have consulted with him on a number of cases. David is highly knowledgable, capable, confident and resourceful. He has passion for his clients and is an extremely skilled advocate. I recomend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dr. TDJ

David is and excellent advocate and handled our case with grace toward us while maintaining an aggressive professional focus on results. The outcome was well beyond expectations.

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Rating: 9.9 (Superb)

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Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Luvera Law Firm

1989 - 2015

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Associations

Damage Attorney Round Table

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Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

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Sample of Legal Cases

Miller v. Safeco Ins.

$23 million verdict

Tesoro Refinery Blast

$50+ million

Langhorne

$11.75 million verdict

Langhorne

$11.75 million verdict

Olympic Pipeline

$75 million

Brame

$12.5 million

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Education

1988

University of Washington

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2014

Covenants Not to Execute Covenants and Deterrence under Miller v. Safeco

2013

DART

Common Interest Agreements

2012

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Recovery of Fees and Costs

2011

33rd Annual Insurance Law Seminar Venue: State or Federal Court?

2010

DART

Limitations to Discovery of Mental Health Records

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Publications

2012

Trial News Bad Faith Trims Insurer's Money Trees

2010

Washington State Association for Justice Policing the Other Side

2006

Trial News Settlement Agreements: Are Lions Now Tigers and Bears (Oh My)?,

2006

Washington State Association for Justice Claims, Standard of Care and Pre-Suit Requirements

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Languages

English

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