Gwyn Elizabeth Staton

Gwyn Elizabeth Staton

5.0
Rating: 6.5

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

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Real Estate

Posted by carol | February 25, 2015 | Real Estate

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 Fred | July 20, 2014 | Real Estate

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 Tom - small business owner | January 01, 2013 | Real Estate

Smart and practical lawyer: Gwyn Staton

When our tiny town uncovered a 1930‘s fuel tank under the street in front of our newly-purchased commercial building and then blamed us, we knew we needed a “big city” lawyer to help us out of the predicament. Gwyn Staton turned out to be a godsend, with her wide range of real estate, business and... environmental law knowledge. She professionally (and tenaciously) handled the adverse circumstances arising from multiple parties, including the unyielding town and and unsympathetic previous building owner. Gwyn successfully forced a satisfactory settlement, and then proceeded to recover more than our legal fees from the previous “small town” lawyer who turned out to be part of the problem. She held our hand throughout this trying time, allowing us to sleep at night. She is now our “goto lawyer” for ANY legal issues, both personal and business related. Good on you, Gwyn!

Posted by Janet | November 05, 2012 | Real Estate

Sharp, competent, practical legal representation: Gwyn Staton

Gwyn Staton has been a trusted resourse as an attorney both personally, and as a professional I can refer to my business and real estate clients. She is a quick study, and manages to cut to the chase when it comes to working through issues in lease negotiations, disputes, and other needs of my clien...ts. They appreciate that she is sensitive to their budgets, and never, ever "runs the meter" needlessly. She is a strong litigator, but tries to mediate on behalf of her clients. She has a depth and breadth of experience that is impressive, and has worked for a large corporate firm, partnered in another firm she co-owned, before pulling together her own smaller practice. She is highly recommended by my clients who have used her for real estate matters.

Posted by renee | November 05, 2012 | Real Estate

Astute and Awesome Advocate

Gwyn was always willing to help and respond to any questions I had and offered solid and practical solutions. Always available, prompt, knowledgeable, and a quick study; she gave me good solid legal advice at a reasonable cost. She knows a lot about a lot, and is a pleasure to work with. I highly... recommend her and trust her with all my legal matters, from property issues, to wills, to real estate and litigation.

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Business lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.excellent business lawyer"

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (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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