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Kent Michael Fandel
also known as Mike Fandel
About Kent
Biography
Mike is the former Partner-in-Charge of Miller Nash's Seattle office and currently acts as the firm's General Counsel. As a member of the firm’s Energy & Shipping team, Mike’s practice focuses on complex commercial and business litigation, including product and premises liability, class action, contract disputes, residential and commercial real estate, and eminent domain. He also has extensive experience in insurance coverage counseling and litigation.
Mike has successfully represented petroleum product manufacturers, real estate brokers and agents, developers, management companies, franchisors, liability insurers, software developers, patent licensors, seafood processors, and other companies and individuals before state and federal courts and in arbitrations throughout the Western United States and internationally. His trial achievements include jury trial defense verdicts in a multi-million dollar product and premises liability class action, and in a six week, multi-family toxic exposure lawsuit. Mike is a frequent speaker and panelist on litigation topics relating to the hospitality, real estate and petroleum industries.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
40 years | 360 cases
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 21 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 39 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Graham & Dunn PC
605 5th Avenue S, Ste 900, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Kent Michael Fandel's Reviews
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Posted by Tom | November 26, 2013
Good guy to have in your corner.
Mike is a valuable member of our team. In litigation, his diligent preparation and enthusiastic execution won us an important victory. Over the years, as his team has prepared our ongoing contracts I have confidence that if called on to defend them, Mike will be on firm ground.
Kent Michael Fandel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is an intelligent, hard-working, and creative litigator. And these attributes make him a formidable advocate. Most importantly, it would be hard to find someone who loves serving his clients more than Mike. Mike obtains tremendous results for his clients, and is someone I would trust with any legal matter. If I needed a lawyer, I would hire Mike without hesitation. I highly endorse Mike."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mike while I was General Counsel for a large real estate brokerage company. On the scoreboard, Mike knows how to win cases. At the same time, Mike has a very practical side that allows him to understand the client dynamics that underscores every litigation. When to settle and when to try cases is the essential tension that I was forced to address and Mike was instrumental in helping me make the correct decision in every situation. In addition to his legal skills, Mike is down right fun to work with. I highly recommend Mike to anyone who wants a great litigator and a great person on their side."
"I endorse Mike without reservation. He is as skilled a litigator as you will find, and always crafts his approach to the practical realities of the situation and the ultimate goal."
Soojin Kim
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Michael Morgan
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William Clement
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation--Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
best lawyer--commercial litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation--Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation--Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
best lawyer--commercial litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation--Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer--commercial litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation--Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2018
Washington Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation--Top 100, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer--Business Litigation, SuperLawyers
2013
Seattle's Top Rated Lawyers of 2013, Law.com
2013
Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer--Business Litigation
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top Lawyer--Commercial Litigation, Seattle Met Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Super Lawyer,
2002
Super Lawyer,
2001
Super Lawyer,
2000
Super Lawyer,
Work Experience
2006 - Present
General Counsel, Director, Shareholder, Graham & Dunn, PC
Associations
American Bar Association
Insurance Coverage Committee Member
King County Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Armesto v. Rosolino
Decision reversed in injunction vacated.
Malhotra v. Steinberg, et al.
Case dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, based on our client's motion to dismiss.
Orris v. Lingley
Case reversed and remanded due to issue of fact as to whether driver was in the course and scope of employment.
Huntsman Advanced Materials v. OneBeacon Insurance Company
On motions for reconsideration, Federal District Court in Idaho granted summary judgment on behalf of policyholder, awarding defense costs jointly and severally from the date of first notice of claim.
Mavin v. Larson and John L. Scott, Inc.
Jury verdict in favor of defendants on all counts.
Microgreen Polymers, Inc. v. The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Arbitrator ruled in favor of our client, awarding full royalties as calculated by plaintiff, plus interest and attorney fees.
Education
1986
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Puget Sound
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Ethics Issues for In-House Counsel
Ethics
2010
12th Annual Ethics, Professionalism, and Civility: The Hard Questions
Legal ethics
2006
Section of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Joint Fall CLE Meeting
Protection of privilege
2006
Condo Hotel Sumit 2006
Avoiding Litigation Risks: Safeguards for Owners and Developers
2003
The Lodging Conference 2003
Risk Management: Safety & Security
2003
The Lodging Conference 2003
Landmark Legal Decisions and Hot Litigation Issues
Languages
English