Gwyn Elizabeth Staton

Gwyn Elizabeth Staton

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 46 years

General practice Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: General Practice, Real Estate, Litigation ... +2 more

7506 34th Ave NW, Seattle, WA

About Gwyn

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Offices of Gwyn Elizabeth Staton

7506 34th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117-4723

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Gwyn Elizabeth Staton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Deba | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best professional Attorney Gwyn Staton

Several years ago I obtained legal representation through Attorney Gwyn Staton on a discrimination case against my workplace. She WON my case and all benefits I had at the time of my firing. I absolutely would obtain the services of Gwyn Staton as my Attorney for any legal matters I would face i...n the future. to me.. the company I worked for had merged with a larger company so I did not return to work for them.

Posted by carol | February 25, 2015

effective knowledgeable

Gwen was a tremendous resource and asset when we needed to reclaim property from a delinquent buyer. She is knowledgeable and made the entire process painless. Gwen was always quick to respond and offer explanation and direction that was exactly what was needed. Thanks Gwen.

Posted by Donna | July 27, 2014

Honest

Gwyn was so honest and trustworthy we asked for advise for our family wills. She was totally there for us! I recommended her many times and everyone was impressed with her knowledge and advice! She is the 'lawyer with a heart.! I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Fred | July 19, 2014

She';s the best, most compassionate knowledgeable diligent lawyer i have ever met

This gal is the most knowlegeable overall of any lawyer i have ever used. Anything I ask her she knows and is quick to answer. No pontificating and dodging the answer. I asked three or 4 lawyers an estate question (they did not know), and Gwyn knew it right away. She doesn't even charge you if ...you do not engage her and will give you a free half hour (or more). She is awesome and I rely on her for all sorts of legal questions from contracts and real estate, to litigation and procedure matters. I cannot recommend anyone more highly.

Posted by Dan | April 23, 2014

Worthy of a review

I have used Gwyn for many of cases from clearing my past criminal records , reviewing contracts , cleaning and restoring my credit and many disputes have been resolved do to her persistence & fallow through . I personally have recommended Gwyn to my family and friends that also have used her firm and... are very happy with the results . Very professional and respectable

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Gwyn Elizabeth Staton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Harry Platis

Business lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.excellent business lawyer"

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2021

updated on 03/09/2022

This 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.

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Pro Bono Award, WSBA

2010

Pro Bono contribution Award, Washington State bar association

1979

Top 10 Percent, Order of the Coif

1979

Magna cum Laude, William and Mary Law School

1976

Awards for Best in Real Property and Torts, William and Mary Law school

1976

Magna cum laude, University of Virginia

Work Experience

1983 - 1992

Managing Partner, Essenburg & Staton

1979 - 1983

Associate Attorney, Grahm and Dunn

1978 - 1978

Assistant Regional Counsel, US Dept. Of Treasury

Associations

King County Bar Association YLD

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ralston v. HD Fowler et al

successful million dollar settlement

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Education

1992

University of Washington Executive Masters of Business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1979

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1979

Law school of William & Mary

Lecturer on Legal Writing and Research

Publications

1977

William and Mary Law Review Constitutional Fair use

1976

William and Mary Law Review Statute of Limitations in a Criminal Case

Languages

English

Activity

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