David Scott Kerruish

David Scott Kerruish

3.3
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 45 years

Commercial real estate Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Commercial, Construction & Development, Real Estate ... +3 more

7016 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA

About David

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 280-300 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 45 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law PS

7016 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115-5917

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David Scott Kerruish's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An essential ally in legal matters - one of the best attorneys I've worked with

Mr. Kerruish has represented me in multiple, occasional matters over more than a decade and has facilitated resolution of matters in collaboration with counsel in other states. His analysis is sharp, his arguments are well-formed and well-put, and in court he has presented on my behalf--and prevailed...--with clarity and simplicity. He is my first call on legal matters (and doesn't hesitate to refer to others if more experiences in a particular situation) and is recommended without reservation.

Posted by Gloria | April 6, 2015

My go-to lawyer.

I have hired David Kerruish on several occasions and so have been his client, and have also been his co-counsel on several cases since the late 1990s. He is first choice when I am hiring a lawyer because he is not only experienced in several areas of law, he is reliable, ethical, and quite effective ...in achieving the results we want. I refer David to people often, without hesitation. He is one of the best lawyers in town.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2014

Horrible Litigator

David is without a doubt one of the worst attorneys I have ever encountered. He is painfully inept at legal argumentation and analysis. He failed to draft motions that would have expedited an informal resolution of the matter, which is what I wanted to achieve. Rather than try to facilitate an inf...ormal resolution, David sought to bill me for work that would only be necessary if the matter went to trial.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2013

Unresponsive and Unapologetic

I paid this attorney to help resolve a problem with a homeowner's association. There were several instances where emails and phone calls were not returned within a week or more. He offered to contact the homeowner's association attorney, which he never did, and offered to send me information, which... he never sent.

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David Scott Kerruish's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stew Cogan

Real estate lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Dave Kerruish on dozens of matters going back more than 20 years. In most of those matters, Dave has been an advocate where I have served as a mediator or arbitrator. I have consistently found Dave to be smart, knowledgeable, and a vigorous advocate for his clients, while at the same time adopting practical and common sense approaches designed to best serve his clients' interests. Without exception, all of my interactions with Dave have been positive experiences. He is a terrific lawyer."

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Mary Anne Vance

Real estate lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have hired David to assist myself and my clients handle difficult business and real estate matters. He is smart and decisive with high ethical standards. He listens well to what the client's concerns are . He is careful in his billing practices and has a wonderful sense of humor."

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William Malaier

Litigation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Dave on several matters over the past 13 years, all involving litigation, and ranging from real estate to bankruptcy. I can say without hesitation that Dave is one of the most talented, hard-working attorneys I've ever known."

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Jennifer Karol

Real estate lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Kerruish is a top notch practitioner. He is well versed in many areas of the law, and is very effective and economical in getting good results for his clients. Mr. Kerruish is diligent, ethical, thorough, and responsive. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Gibson

Real estate lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Kerruish was my co-counsel on a very contentious property dispute case. His expertise with the pertinent issues (boundary dispute) and ability to moderate between competing parties/claims was essential in reaching an agreed settlement which resolved the case short of trial. "

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Paul Drayna

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Principal, David S. Kerruish, PS

1986 - 1997

Principal, Ordal, Kerruish & Kaseburg, PLLC

1980 - 1986

Associate, Trethewey Brink Todd & Clayton

Associations

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1980 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

1980

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Oregon State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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