McKean J. Evans

McKean J. Evans

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Insurance Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits

9030 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA

About McKean

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 50%

I help individuals dispute denials of claims by employee benefit plans under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"). ERISA applies to employer-sponsored insurance such as health, disability or life coverage.

14 years

50%
Insurance 50%

I represent holders of insurance policies (such as life, auto, disability, long term care, or homeowner's insurance) whose insurance companies fail to honor their obligations under their policies or otherwise act unfairly.

14 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Patrick Mause, PLLC

9030 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA, 98126

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McKean J. Evans's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Fierce advocate with keen emotional intelligence

McKean provided excellent advocacy for me in a disability insurance dispute when I was denied benefits after an extended illness. He listened carefully to my concerns and took them into account at every step. At a time when I was mentally and physically depleted, McKean was a compassionate and expert... guide through a stressful process, drawing on deep knowledge and experience to make confident recommendations without pressuring me to follow his preferred strategy. McKean put me at ease by walking me through legal and procedural details, soliciting my input and approval at each step to ensure he truly represented my interests. McKean is obviously motivated by a sincere passion for his clients’ rights, and I could rest easy knowing I had a formidable advocate in my corner. Ultimately, McKean achieved a resolution that far exceeded my expectations and significantly improved my material well-being. I would recommend his services without reservation!

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Very responsive, super helpful

McKean worked with me on a short-term/long-term disability case, helping to fight the denial, and represented me in an ERISA lawsuit. McKean was always very responsive, helpful, and professional. He consistently made himself available via phone, email, and in person. His work helped me to reverse a c...ategorical denial and I'm very happy with the result and his representation through the process after working closely with him for the better part of a year. UPDATE: It's been 2 years working with McKean on my case now and he has continued to be patient, detail-oriented, kind, and helpful. I strongly recommend him.

Posted by Chris | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

ERISA disability claim assistance

I reached out to McKean after hitting a roadblock with my disability claim. It was clear that the efforts of my medical providers and myself were not going to change the insurance company's decision to deny my claim. McKean promptly and effectively communicates with all parties involved. It has been ...a huge weight off my mind knowing McKean is working towards a resolution in this matter. I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me!

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent experience!

McKean Evans did an amazing job of informing us of all of our options, and navigating us through a dispute with my father’s trust and his widow. Her intent was to become sole trustee, not what my Dad wanted, and keep all principal and assets for herself. We wound up settling the case in mediation, ...and avoided a costly trial. We had a very strong case, but it’s always a gamble to go to court, not to mention very expensive. McKean negotiated to get us the best deal possible, and the best part is we won’t have to deal with her any longer and wonder what she’ll try next. Peace of mind for my nephews and I is priceless. Thank you McKean!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Professional

I hired McKean Evans to assist with a claim on my private disability insurance, and though the outcome is pending, I recommend him because his firm was easy to work with, responsive, accessible, and professional. On my first meeting with him, he demonstrated he was an excellent listener. In the cou...rse of our communication, he alerted me on the statute of limitations on a potential lawsuit that I could have pursued, and I appreciated his concern and comprehensive approach to my situation. His firm worked as a cohesive team and seemed to communicate well internally, and we kept excellent and convenient communication by email throughout. Definitely would recommend him, and if needed, consult with or hire him again. I especially appreciated that he is well respected by another attorney-colleague and was highly recommended to me.

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McKean J. Evans's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Murray

General practice lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I practiced with McKean for four years at Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an attorney of the highest caliber. He always puts his clients first and is responsive to their questions and concerns. More than that, he is a skilled and innovative counselor and litigator. I trust McKean wholeheartedly to represent any client’s legal interests."

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Brian Edwards

Business lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"McKean is a dedicated attorney who works both for - and with - his clients. I heartily endorse him for all matters relating to both business and for general civil litigation as well."

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Joel Hurt

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. McKean Evans is smart, aggressive attorney who vigorously represents his clients in all aspects of the litigation process."

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Christopher Thayer

Debt collection lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Very bright and very good at efficiently and economically resolving complex problems."

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Benjamin Gobel

Business lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"McKean is an excellent lawyer. He is committed to his clients, regularly going above and beyond for them, and he is passionate about the practice of law. McKean is also an active member of the legal community where he regularly plans, organizes, and moderates programs with the aim of educating and moving the practice of law forward. I would not hesitate to recommend McKean to anyone in need of representation."

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Sarah Martin

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"McKean is a dedicated lawyer with strong analytical skills. His writing is top-notch and he really cares about his clients as individuals. He also is knowledgeable about cutting edge legal issues, like ESI discovery."

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Justin Romano

Litigation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"McKean and I both worked in Pittsburgh, where I had an opportunity to get to know him. He's a top-notch lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Order of the Barristers, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

2010

CALI Award - Highest Grade in Class (Freedom of Religion), University of Pittsburgh School of Law

2008

CALI Award - Highest Grade in Class (Constitutional Law), University of Pittsburgh School of Law

2007

Dean's Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Patrick Mause

2019 - 2026

Attorney, Plaintiff Litigation Group, PLLC

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Pivotal Law Group, PLLC

2012 - 2017

Attorney, Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC

2010 - 2012

Judicial Law Clerk, Court of Common Pleas, Venango County Pennsylvania

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Fried Law Offices

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Associations

2017 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2015 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

2016 - 2017

ACLU-Pittsburgh Young Leadership Outreach Team

Chair, Programming Committee

2016 - 2017

American Inns of Court, Hon. Amy Reynolds Hay Chapter

Member

2015 - 2017

Alleghney County Bar Association

Chair, Young Lawyers Division Education Committee

2013 - 2017

ACLU-Pittsburgh Legal Committee

Member

2010 - 2011

Venango County Bar Association

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Bruce v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company

$700,000 settlement

Robbins v. Swedish Health Services, Inc.

Settlement

Harrison v. MetLife

Judgment in Favor of the Employee

ERISA Health Coverage Dispute

Obtained benefit coverage from health plan

Disability Insurance Policy Benefit Termination

The insurer settled the dispute pre-litigation.

Homeowner's insurance dispute

The insurer settled prior to filing a lawsuit.

Sagan v. Liberty Life Assurance

Obtained disability insurance benefits

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Education

2010

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD, Cum Laude

2007

University of Maine

B.A, Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2022

Washington State Association for Justice Spring Conference

ERISA Benefit Claim Litigation

2022

Washington State Association for Justice Seattle Roundtable

Spotting Bad Faith Early in UIM Claims

2018

Continuing Legal Education Program Individual Liability in Bad Faith Actions

2018

Continuing Legal Education Program

Practical Tips for Drafting and Analyzing Powers of Attorney Under Washington’s Revised Uniform Power of Attorney Act

2018

CLE

Washington State's Revised Uniform Power of Attorney Act

2016

Educational Lunch-and-Learn

Five Things I Wish I'd Known In My First Five Years of Practice

2016

Continuing Legal Education Program

Five Things I Wish I'd Known About Legal Writing as a Young Lawyer

2015

Continuing Legal Education Program

Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts

Publications

2020

Washington State Association for Justice Trial News ERISA Plans and Damages in Employment Disputes

2020

King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin COVID-19 Insurance Challenges

2018

Washington State Association for Justice Trial News Does an Insurer Need to Notify Clients of Policy Changes?

2018

Washington State Association for Justice Trial News Handling Companion Disability or Health Insurance Disputes

2018

King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin Beware of Policy Renewal Bear Traps

2018

King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin Uniform Power of Attorney Act Turns One-Year-Old in January

2017

Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Newsletter What I Learned Preparing for My First Oral Argument

2014

Allegheny County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Newsletter Work Life Balance in the Age of the Email App

Languages

English

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