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Biography
I have been actively engaged in the practice of law in this legal community for 40 years. My practice is principally commercial dispute resolution, through litigation, arbitration and mediation. I have tried or arbitrated cases in Washington, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, and have handled disputes for clients in the United Kingdom, China and Japan. I have developed a sub-concentration on resolving disputes between lawyers regarding their law practices. I served on the Foundation Board of Trustees for Western Washington University, I was a national representative for the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and I am past president of the Columbia Tower Club. I am a fourth generation Washingtonian, and proud to be a Seattle business practitioner.
Experienced business law and catastrophic person injury. Expert advice, free consultation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
20%
Construction and Development
20%
Employment and Labor
20%
Financial Markets and Services
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 50 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
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Jeffrey Alan Smyth's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Consultation
I just talked with Jeff for a free consultation. He listened to my story carefully and presented different options I have. We came up with next step and I'll be contacting him if I need to hire a lawyer to resolve my current real estate issue.
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced and Knowledgeable
Jeff is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney who represented me in litigation involving the unwinding of a pair of real estate transactions where material facts about a significant amount of money were in dispute. Jeff's judgement and counsel were both sound and welcome. Jeff's experience w...
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding professional
I feel fortunate I was able to hire Jeff as my attorney. My "job" was what most attorneys would call a small amount of contract work. It was apparent he has handled multi-million dollar transactions far more complex than mine. I was still treated respect and appropriate responsiveness. He was carefu...
Posted by Gary | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jeff Smyth is terrific!
Jeff Smyth was thorough, smart and very effective. The result achieved was better than I expected, and I would happily use his services again. His support staff followed through in every particular and communicated effectively and promptly.
Posted by Dianna | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney, fantastic firm
Jeff and his firm are wonderful to work with. Their focus is always on the client. They kept me informed of every step in the case. Jeff and his staff also recognized that litigation can be stressful and they were patient and sympathetic throughout. They were also extremely knowledgeable and very...
Jeffrey Alan Smyth's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is an excellent attorney, great mentor and a very kind human being."
"Have worked with Jeff Smyth on complex international business litigation. Jeff works hard for his clients and is fearless."
"Jeffrey Smyth is a consummate professional, an aggressive and highly skilled litigator, and one of the most intelligent persons I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
"I rate Jeffery Smyth as being a superb lawyer. He is a recognized, outstanding business counselor and litigator in this area and has to his credit a very impressive array of major litigation victories. His legal analysis ability and courtroom skill is unparalleled. He is considered to be one of the finest attorneys in this region by his peers and has been honored with membership in such organizations as ABOTA and has been ranked as a SuperLawyer by Washington Law & Politics and other similar publications."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been on the other side of the table from Jeff and have seen his skills first hand. In my estimation, he is one of the finest lawyers I have ever seen. Since that first case together, I have referred all my clients with business litigation issues to Jeff. That is the highest compliment that a lawyer can give to another."
"Jeffrey is a talented and skilled attorney. I have worked with him on significant matters such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill case as well on CLE trial practice seminars."
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Commercial real estate lawyer
George Kargianis
Personal injury lawyer
Simeon Osborn
Wrongful death lawyer
Robert Adolph
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Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2013
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Certificate of Appreciation, American Board of Trial Advocates
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
National Delegate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2008
Avvo Top Financial Markets And Services Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2006
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2002
Washington Super Lawyer, American Board of Trial Advocates
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Board Chairman and General Counsel, Red Mountain Viticulture, LLC
1999 - Present
Partner, Smyth & Mason, PLLC, An Av Rated Firm
1987 - 1999
Partner, Adolph & Smyth, PS
Associations
2016 - Present
JDRFBoard of Directors
2012 - 2014
Western Washington University FoundationGoverning Board
2012 - 2013
American Board of Trial AdvocatesNational Representative
2011 - 2012
Columbia Tower ClubPresident
2003 - 2016
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAssociate
2003 - 2014
Western Washingon University FoundationTrustee
1978 - 2007
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1975 - 2016
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1975 - 2007
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kamson v. Department of Labor & Industries
Complete reversal by L & I
Collings v. U.S. Bank
Verdict for plaintiff
Gust v. McGrady
Defense verdict and verdict on counterclaims
Bobry v. Esselte Corp.
Settlement at trial
Morrow v. Morrow Kidman & Tinker
Settlement before trial
Keppler v. Alistar
Jury verdict for defense
Nelson v. Nelson & Langer
Arbitration award in favor of plaintiff
Education
1975
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Western Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Masters in Trial
Trial practice
1995
Washington Mechanics Liens
Mechanics liens
Publications
2006
Contract Litigation A to Z
Damages
2006
Unknown
Equitable Claims and Defenses
1975
McGeorge Law Review
Antidysthanasia Contracts
Languages
French
English