Rolf W Gardner Toren

Rolf W Gardner Toren

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 4 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

12055 15th Ave NE, Suite 200, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 4 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2021

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Location

AKW LAW

12055 15th Ave NE, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98125

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Rolf W Gardner Toren's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Justin | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Knowledgeable, comforting, and compassionate

Suffering from workplace discrimination sucks more than you’d initially think and Rolf is the kind of lawyer that helps you get to the healing stage a lot sooner. He was prompt, concise, and , most importantly, kind. He encouraged me to be my authentic self, and represented my story just as genuine...ly. I was so tired of fighting, and he handled all of that so I could focus on improving my mental health. I cant thank him enough.

Posted by Crystal | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Employment Lawyer – Highly Recommend Rolf W. Gardner Toren

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Rolf W. Gardner Toren. From the very first consultation, he was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Navigating an employment issue can be incredibly stressful, but Rolf made me feel heard, protected, and empowered every step of... the way. His attention to detail, strategic thinking, and clear communication gave me complete confidence in his ability to handle my case. He was always available to answer my questions, explain my options, and advocate fiercely on my behalf. Thanks to Rolf’s expertise and dedication, my case was resolved with a result that exceeded my expectations. I’m deeply grateful for his support and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone facing employment-related legal challenges. Truly an outstanding lawyer and a genuine person.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He translated dump of info into a coherent document

The attorney identified which information from a collection I provided was relevant and he organized it into a useful document for me to present to my employer. He explained what was important to include and why.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Superb Attorney

Mr. Gardner Toren agreed to represent me at a mediation for a wrongful termination case with less than a month to prepare. He took the time to fully understand the complexity of the case while carefully going over every piece of document I presented to him. Then he asked thoughtful questions that hel...ped me prepare for mediation. Because I was represented by Mr. Gardner Toren, I was ready and confident as I faced a behemoth of a company who had a dozen or so attorneys on this case. In the end, I received much more than the company had originally offered, and I was satisfied with the outcome of the case. Throughout it all, Mr. Gardner Toren was professional, empathetic, and kind. I highly recommend Mr. Gardner Toren if you have been wrongfully terminated and need a top notch attorney to represent you.

Posted by Laura | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and compassionate

Rolf is an exceptional lawyer who possesses a wealth of knowledge in his field. What truly sets him apart, however, is his genuine kindness and compassion. From our first meeting, it was evident that Rolf sincerely cares about his clients and their well-being. He took the time to listen to my concern...s and answered all my questions thoroughly. I highly recommend Rolf to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients.

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Litigation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Family member

"Rolf is a smart, empathetic, and hardworking. A potential plaintiff in any kind of civil action couldn’t ask for a better advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

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Jack MacDonald Merit Award, Jack MacDonald

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Associate, AKW Law, P.C.

2022 - 2023

Public Defender, King County Criminal Defense

2021 - 2021

Legal Intern, Federal Public Defender Western District Of Washington

2021 - 2022

Associate, Law Office Of James S. Rogers

2020 - 2020

Legal Intern, Washington State Senate Committe Services

2019 - 2019

Legal Intern, Washington State Court Of Appeals

Education

2021

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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