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Biography
For over 40 years, attorney Christopher Sharpe has been a steadfast champion for Washington’s injured individuals, guiding them through the complexities of personal injury and workers’ compensation law. Mr Sharpe is known for his honesty, empathy, and thorough knowledge of L&I and insurance regulations. Chris built his career by representing individuals against the Department of Labor & Industries and large self-insured employers, refusing to let powerful entities trample on the rights of the injured. Recognizing the daunting nature of the legal system, he has written extensively and in plain English, about insurance and L&I law. The Sharpe Law Firm website offers this free resource so that every person can learn about, understand, and assert their rights. Though he no longer takes on new cases directly, Chris remains active as Of Counsel at the Walthew Law Firm, where he consults, mentors, and refers clients to specialized L&I attorneys. His lifelong dedication to access to justice continues to fuel his work and his popular website, which empowers injured persons throughout Washington State.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
48 years | 1,000 cases
Workers Compensation
45%
48 years | 3,500 cases
Wrongful Death
5%
25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-40%
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 47 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by Paul | January 27, 2016 | Debt Collection
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Christopher Sharpe's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Chris for 20 years on companion cases where he has handled the worker's compensation claim and I have handled the third party claim. He is able to obtain superior results for his clients who have been injured on the job by advocating for his clients to ensure they receive full and fair compensation for wage loss, permanent partial disability ratings or long term pensions."
"Christopher Sharpe is a trusted, bright and hard working attorney. He is admired by his peers and feared by L&I. He is committed to helping his clients and dedicated to maximizing their benefits. If I had a worker's compensation claim, Christopher Sharpe would be my lawyer."
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Cydney Webster
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Robert Heller
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top Lawyers USA, Top Lawyers USA
2016
One of the Nations Top Injured Workers' Attorneys, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2014
Top 100 Injured Workers' Attorneys, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Alvin Anderson Award, Washington State Association For Justice
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Pro Bono Publico Service Commentation, Washington State Bar Association
1970
4 Bronze Stars for Valor (4 V devices), U.S. Army
1970
Purple Heart, U.S. Army
1970
Viet Nam Tour Ribbon (2 times), U.S. Army
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Sharpe Law Firm
Associations
2005 - Present
Workplace Injury Litigation Group, Inc.Member
1979 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - 2013
King County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service CommitteeChair and member
2007 - 2013
Washington State Bar Association Adjunct Investivative Counsel PanelMember
Sample of Legal Cases
L&I vs. RWG
Pension for life
L&I vs. RWI
Pension
Self Insured Employer vs. FL
Spousal pension
Education
1977
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Graham Lundberg & Peschel's 1st Annual Conference on Practice Management
Dealing with Labor and Industries Claims: the Benefits, Burdens, and How to Cut Through the Red Tape
2004
Various Workers' Compensation seminars
Workers' Compensation
2003
Various Workers' Compensation seminars
Workers' Compensation
2002
KCBA
Workers' Compensation
2001
Medical Rounds
Workers' Compensation
Publications
2025
Injuries in Washington State
Auto Accidents
2025
Sharpe Law Firm
Starting a Washington State L&I Claim
2025
Sharpe Law Firm
Can I Sue My Employer
2025
Sharpe Law Firm
Frequently Asked L&I Questions
2025
Sharpe Law Firm
Eleven Things That Can Ruin Your Claim
2025
Sharpe Law Firm
How To Get A Fair Permenant Partial Disability (PPD) Settlement
2010
EzineArticles.com
Employment Law Is Not Workers' Compensation Law
2009
Sharpe Law FIrm
Rights of Covered Injured Workers
2009
Sharpe Law Firm
Washington Construction Site Injuries
2008
Sharpe Law Firm
How Do I Get A Fair Time Loss Rate
N/A
Washington State Workers' Compensation
Vocational Rehabilitation
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Christopher earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do you know if you been awarded your PPD payments and is that different from time loss.
30 Mar 2026
Q&A
Would this be considered conflict of interest if my attorney used to work for the other side?
01 Dec 2025
Q&A
What can we do? My my mother fell at a rehab center She fell and broke her neck.
23 Nov 2025