$ 200-250 per hour
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Crystal Grace Rutherford
Virtual Consultation Available
About Crystal
Biography
CRYSTAL GRACE RUTHERFORD is a solo practitioner who has been practicing law for the past fifteen years, specializing in personal injury and real estate litigation. Prior to attending the University of Oregon, School of Law, Ms. Rutherford obtained a bachelor of Science from the University of Washington in Psychology which emphasized anatomy and physiology. This enables her to understand her client's injuries more thoroughly and to communicate effectively with her client's doctors. Additionally, Ms. Rutherford was born and raised in Spain and uses her bilingual language skills to help members of the local Hispanic Community.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
29 years | 50 cases
Contracts and Agreements
30%
25 years | 12 cases
Business
10%
Car Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 28 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Crystal Grace Rutherford
2217 NW Market Street, Suite 26, Seattle, WA, 98107
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Posted by kathleen | October 02, 2012 | Car Accidents
A realistic lawer who is honest.
I was involved in a car accident with a large company. I did not have alot of money for lawers I was not the type to even sue. When the company did not want to pay for damages to my vehicle I sought out legal advice. I told Crystal I wasn't tring to get rich I just wanted to be dealt with fairly. ...
Crystal Grace Rutherford's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Crystal works very hard for her clients and cares deeply about the outcome of their cases. She approaches every case with utmost care and concern and works to make sure that she obtains the best result she can on a given case."
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"I've known Crystal for years. She is always focused on how she can help her clients get the best results."
"I endorse this excellent lawyer. She provides thoughtful and practical answers to consumers' inquiries and demonstrates an intimate knowledge of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Caring and thoughtful responses to questions posed in the forum."
".I endorse Attorney Rutherford. It is clear that she is very experienced and a seasoned personal injury attorney in the Washington area. I would recommend that you retain her."
"I endorse Ms. Rutherford. It is clear that she is knowledgeable in this area of law and is dedicated to providing her clients with excellent representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Rutherford is very knowledgeable in the area of personal injury law."
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"Ms. Rutherford adds valuable insight to legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rutherford is a tremendous advocate for her clients, any legal matter she takes on is handled with the utmost ethics, dedication, and excellence in her abilities to prepare and present the client's case to the trier of fact. We have worked jointly on litigated cases and I have been very impressed with her abilities, diligence and knowledge resulting in superior legal work product. I highly recommend her for handling any personal injury, real estate or contract matter."
"I have had the pleasure of working on lawyer committees with Crystal, and having her as a professional colleague with whom I can brainstorm. In the almost decade I have known her, I have observed Crystal's passion for her clients and good work for them, as well as her intense focus on researching to get the right information for her legal battles. Over the years I have given her name out as a referral to friends and my own clients."
"Crystal is brilliant. Every time I've talked to her about the law, I am amazed at how she thinks about it, and her creativity in approaching problems. She cares about her clients. She treats opposing counsel courteously. A fine lawyer."
"Crystal is a skilled contracts and personal injury attorney. Clients referred to her have been pleased with her level of knowledge and expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. We have co-counsel on cases in litigation. Crystal is caring about her clients and aggressive in her representation of them. She is very knowledgeable in matters related to personal injury."
"I find Crystal very easy to work with and quite personable. She is a diligent attorney whose service to clients is first rate. I recommend here without qualification and know that she goes well above and beyond for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2003
Leadership, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1993
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of University of Washington
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, Excelsior Law PLLC
2004 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Crystal Grace Rutherford
2001 - 2004
Associate, Badgley Mullins Law Group
1997 - 2000
Associate, David Vogel Attorney at Law
Associations
2006 - 2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, CLE CommitteeMember
2004 - 2008
American Constitutional SocietyMember
2004 - 2007
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Court Rules CommitteeMember
2003 - 2004
Washington State Bar Association, Civil Rights Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2002 - 2004
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Civil Rights CommitteeChair
1997 - 2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jewels v. City of Bellingham
Kuk v UPS
Court of Appeals agreed with trial court and remanded for new trial on damages
Utley v Overlake Hospital, Div I 2002
Court of Appeals overturned and remanded for trial
Education
1997
University of Oregon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Washington -Seattle
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Litigation Basics
Commencing the Lawsuit
2007
PI for Paralegals
The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Lawsuit
Publications
2003
El Mundo
La Importancia de Seguro Automobil
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I received a settlement offer and the offer states " this offer is inclusive of any and all liens." What does this mean?
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Car accident in WA State- Airbag did not open. Should I sue Volkswagen?
30 Jun 2022
Q&A
Can I sue?
26 Jun 2022