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Robert N. Anderton
also known as Bob Anderton
About Robert
Biography
Bob is the founding attorney at Washington Bike Law. He primarily represents bicyclists and pedestrians, but he also represents other seriously injured people, including drivers. He is an arbitrator in King County. Bob also serves as a court-appointed settlement guardian ad litem where he reviews settlements proposed for minors and people with disabilities for fairness and ensures that these are actually in people's best interests.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
90%
34 years
Brain Injury
7%
34 years
Wrongful Death
2%
34 years
Motorcycle Accident
1%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 33 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Anderton Law Office-Washington Bike Law
705 Second Avenue, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA, 98104-1715
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality
Posted by Edward | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Well Repersented
When I told Bob my story he immediately called, that day, himself. The first lawyer I met dropped my case, I thought I didn’t have one; Bob assured otherwise. Months went by, with brief concise uptades from his legal team. I knew, almost immediately, he was unlike other lawyers, especially for person...
Robert N. Anderton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dedicated, intelligent, witty, puts clients at ease, walks the talk (or pedals the mettle, I should say). Unreservedly, I endorse Bob, whom I have known for over a decade."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Adam Karp
Animal law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Bicycle Friendly Business - PLATINUM, Legaue of American Bicyclists
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Bicycle Friendly Business - PLATINUM, League of American Bicyclists
2022
Bicycle Friendly Business - PLATINUM, League of American Bicyclists
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Bicycle Friendly Business - PLATINUM, League of American Bicyclists
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Bicycle Friendly Business - PLATINUM, League of American Bicyclists
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Bicycle Friendly Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Bicycle Friendly Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Bicycle-Friendly Business -GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
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
Bike Friendly Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Bike Friendly Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2014
Bicycle Friendy Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bicycle Friendy Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Bicycle Friendy Business - GOLD, League of American Bicyclists
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Bicycle Friendy Business, League of American Bicyclists
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bicycle Friendy Business, League of American Bicycclists
2009
Bicycle Friendy Business, League of American Bicyclists
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
2006
Pro Bono Publico, Washington State Bar Association
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
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Volunteer of the Month, King County Bar Association
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Founding Attorney, Anderton Law Office-Washington Bike Law
1999 - Present
Arbitrator, King County Superior Court
2001 - 2005
Bar Bulletin Editor, King County Bar Association
Associations
2016 - Present
Seattle Neighborhood GreenwaysBoard Member
2007 - Present
League of American BicyclistsMember
2007 - Present
Washington BikesMember
2001 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Cascade Bicycle ClubMember
1992 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2007 - 2017
Bike WorksRisk Management Committee and Board Member
2001 - 2005
King County Bar AssociationBar Bulletin Editor
1998 - 1999
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationSeattle Roundtable Co-Chair
1992 - 2024
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1992
University of Iowa College of Law
JD with Distinction
1989
University of Iowa
Speaking Engagements
2016
Connect Puget Sound Big Ideas Festival
A Vision to Achieve Vision Zero: Legislating a Presumption of Liability where Drivers Collide with Pedestrians or Bicyclists
2014
2014 National Bike Summit, Washington DC
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists: Too Complicated to Enforce?
2012
Bridging the Gap
Bikes and Barks: Finding Your Ideal Niche Practice
2011
Washington State Bar Association CLE
Getting Rolling with Bike Law
2011
2011 Mandatory Settlement Guardian ad Litem Training
Coverage Issues and Adequate Damages
2004
SGaL Mandatory Training
Overview and Reports
2004
Litigation Practice
Working up the Case
Publications
2016
Trial News
Insurance Issues in Bicycle and Pedestrian Cases
2012
King County Bar Bulletin
Bike Law: Takin' it to the Streets
2011
King County Bar Bulletin
The Battle for City Streets
2007
King County Bar Bulletin
City Cycling vs. Recreational Use Immunity
2006
Bar Bulletin
On the Road with Bikes and the Law
2005
King County Bar Bulletin
And Let Slip the Dogs of Law
1991
Iowa Law Review
Just Say No to Judicial Review: The Impact of Oregon v. Smith on the Free Exercise Clause
Activity
Legal Answers
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Legal Answers
Q&A
If I'm riding my bike at night with my lights on and someone hits me from behind may I use ?
04 Aug 2025
Q&A
When a person is hit by a vehicle, is there an insurance that should pay for medical bills prior to any settlement?
16 Jan 2025
Q&A
I got hit by a car while riding a bike on the wrong side of the street. Do I need to take the sole responsibility for injury?
25 Sep 2024