$ 395-425 per hour
Andrew Lee Benjamin
About Andrew
Biography
My son and I have a law practice in Seattle, Washington. We help our clients with Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills and Estate Planning and Administration.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
35%
40 years | 300 cases
Personal Injury
35%
40 years | 285 cases
Estate Planning
15%
40 years | 165 cases
Probate
15%
40 years | 115 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 40 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002
Location
Benjamin Law Group, PLLC
4738 11th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105
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Andrew Lee Benjamin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Chris | April 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Don’t recommend
He represented me for a parenting plan and rushed the process. Then extended time charging me for more money.
Posted by Johanna | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Johanna
We had a Very poor experience when Mr Benjamin represented me in divorce proceedings. He participated in forming a parenting plan that i soon realized was damaging and detrimental and required much time and legal effort to correct legally in order to restore my family. Strongly do not recommend this...
Posted by Kelly | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer!
Andy and his associate Nate made my divorce process easy. He is very intelligent and caring and a great listener. When my divorce was finalized I felt as if a 50 pound weight was taken off my shoulders and Andy was there every step on the way to make this difficult life experience go smoothly. I hi...
Posted by Patti W. | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dynamic Legal Team
I am an incredibly grateful client of Andrew and Nathan Benjamin and would recommend them to my closest friends and family. I was going through one of the most difficult things a family has to endure. My dearest friend took me by the hand to meet Andrew Benjamin whom had carried her successfully ...
Posted by Brian | August 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highest Rating for Andrew Benjamin
I came to Andrew Benjamin to help in a contentious divorce settlement. From day one Andrew was a strong and clear guide in difficult times. He spoke honestly and always told me what I needed to hear rather than what I wanted to hear. His enormous compassion was matched by his relentless drive to b...
Andrew Lee Benjamin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work on a number of cases over the years with Andy as the opposing counsel. He has a great reputation and is well respected by his peers. He is a fierce advocate and extremely ethical. He is a man of his word and a credit to the profession."
"Andy and I were opposing counsel in a divorce case in which we needed to arrive at a fair and equitable division of property after taking into account some rather unique facts and moderately complicated issues. One of the clients was represented in the proceeding by a legal guardian, which added another layer of complexity. I thought Andy was quick to grasp the issues and did a fine job advocating for his client. Thanks to his efforts we were able to reach a settlement that was acceptable to both sides. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a family law or guardianship attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew roughly from 2005-2008. Although I now work with another law firm, I still feel comfortable reaching out to Andrew for his advice and guidance, when needed. Andrew works hard to make sure that his clients have a fair and successful outcome. I have referred many potential clients to his office and strongly endorse him as a family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Benjamin for several years and I have been impressed by his great experience, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of the law, as well as his determination and compassion on behalf of his clients. I not only endorse Mr. Benjamin, I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002.
Censure issued in WA, 2002
updated on 01/12/2010This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Andrew’s comment:
“In 2002, I received a Censure (lowest level of discipline) by stipulation with the WSBA. In the settlement, I paid $2,000 to the client, the most she could have expected to recover in her case. I disputed the allegations in the grievance. The discipline arises from events in 1998. Not one aspect of the my professional conduct since 1998 has been the subject of any grievance with the WSBA.”
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Volunteer Settlement Conference Master, King County Superior Court
2005
Random Acts of Professionalism Award, Washington State Bar Association
1995
Special President's Award, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1995
Best Lawyers in America,
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Principal, Benjamin Law Group, PLLC
1997 - Present
Mediator, King County Superior Court
1991 - Present
Arbitrator, King County Superior Court
2010 - 2016
LR 39.1 Neutral, US District Court, Western District Of Washington
1994 - 2004
Managing Partner, Benjamin & Johansen
1986 - 1994
Principal, Law Office of Andrew L. Benjamin
Associations
2021 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationBoard Member, Client Protection Board
1999 - Present
Estate Planning Council of SeattleMember
1986 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Western District of WAAdmitted to Practice
2013 - 2019
Washington State Bar AssociationMCLE Board Member
2011 - 2012
Washington State Association for JusticeChair, North Seattle Roundtable
2007 - 2014
Washington State Association for JusticeEditorial Board, Trial News
2003 - 2008
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WAAdmitted to Practice
1996 - 1996
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationConvention Chair
1994 - 1996
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1994 - 1995
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Young Lawyer SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
In re the Marriage of Nyunt and Tun
Successfully re-established father's parent role
In re the Marriage of Brown and Welke
70/30 split of community assets in client's favor
Broman v. Broman
Obtained Order Returning Children to Sweden
Vogt v. Vogt
Eliminated the father's residential time
Education
2008
University of Washington School of Law
Certificate
1984
University of Houston Law Center
JD
1979
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
The New, the Tried, and the True: Balancing Client Needs with your Priorities
Competing In Today's Marketplace- How to Stand Out
2016
Essential Marketing Plan Workshop: Strategies to Attract Your Ideal Client
Developing A Marketing Plan That Will Enable Your Firm to Grow
2007
2007 Title 11 Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Training
Proper Scope of Guardian ad Litem Investigation
1996
Avoiding Legal Malpractice and Bar Discipline
Avoiding Legal Malpractice and Bar Discipline
1994
Setting Up Your Own Personal Injury Law Practice
How to Set up a Personal Injury Lawfirm
Publications
2018
Automobile Accident Litigation Handbook
Contingent Fee Agreements
2007
2007 Title 11 Guardianship GAL Training
Appropriate Scope of the GAL Investigation: Investigating Assets
Languages
English