Shakespear N. Feyissa
About Shakespear
Biography
I was born in Ethiopia and immigrated to United States. Prior to coming to the U.S., I lived in Nairobi, Kenya for about three years. I attended undergraduate colleges here in Washington State, and graduated with B.A. degrees of: Political Science, Social Sciences, and Minor in History. Then, I attended Seattle University School of Law and graduated with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 2002.
My primary practice areas are: Civil litigation, Personal Injury (including Serious injuries), Criminal Law, Employment Discrimination, and Selected Immigration Cases. I care about all my clients and their cases, I work very hard to advance my clients causes and committed to obtaining favorable results.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
23 years | 450 cases
23 years | 45 cases
23 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Of Shakespear N. Feyissa
1001 4th Ave, Safeco Plaza Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98154
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Shakespear N. Feyissa's Reviews
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38 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Misty | November 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Car Accident
My son was in accident, and Mr. Feyissa's office staff was amazing. I dealt with Teena mostly, and she handle all my phones and really stepped me through the process. It was very difficult as my son has been incarcerated a lot of this time, Teena helped with documentation that I needed to provide her...
Posted by Jason | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Car Accident!
I got into an accident and was referred to Shakespear from a friend. When I met with him he was very professional and friendly. It was my first being in an accident and I didn’t have a clue what to do. With no knowledge of anything, he walked me through the entire process. It was awesome to know and ...
Posted by E.B | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
SHAKESPEAR IS A GREAT LAWYER-HANDS DOWN
I am not just saying he is great, i agree with most people who said he woks hard, takes the case as his own personal matter and cares about his clients deeply. I hire him in what could have been a worthless case and got me top dollar, he was upfront and honest with me as to what to expect. That makes...
Posted by A.E | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
HE GOT ME ABOUT $75,000.00 in A DIFFICULT CASE, THANK YOU!
I hired so many lawyers in a very difficult case. May be over 5 layers and most refused to take my case because the case has a lot of problems. But, Shakespear N. Feyissa took the case and went to jury trial even though I am homeless and could not help at all. He worked day and night, he cared about ...
Shakespear N. Feyissa's Lawyer Endorsements
"Shakespear is a passionate a tireless advocate for his clients. He brings this ethic to his practice and I highly endorse him and the work that he does."
"I have discussed a number of cases with Shakespear--he is an extremely knowledgeable and effective advocate."
"Shakespear is an excellent lawyer. He is an asset to the profession and works very hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is truly talented and dedicated to his craft."
"Our firm has worked with Shakespear on a number of cases. He is a passionate and effective advocate for his clients and his community. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Candor dictates I state up front Shakespear Feyissa is a dear friend. I believe our friendship uniquely qualifies me to attest to his commitment to justice. We have talked for hours about his cases and I personally know he fights with every fiber of his being for just results for his clients. A true Warrior and believer. I am honored to endorse him."
"Great lawyer even better guy. Very tough and very ethical."
"Shakespear is a fearless and exceptional attorney. I highly endorse him as an attorney."
"Shakespear is a caring and effective advocate. He is a tenacious attorney who truly cares about his clients. Shakespear has worked on cases both large and small and obtained outstanding results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shakespear is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is unafraid to be unconventional and do what it takes to get great results. He thinks outside the box and his clients are his first priority."
"I endorse this lawyer. He leaves no stone unturned and his skills are only matched by his passion to secure benefits for his clients. I gladly refer personal cases to him knowing that those individuals will be made whole."
"I endorse Shakespeare. I have known Shakespeare since working on the same floor with him in 2012 and found him to be professional, hard working, and genuinely concerned about his clients."
"I endorse attorney Shakespear N. Feyissa. Shakespear is smart, tenacious, and deeply conscientious. He is highly regarded in the legal community as a luminary in his field. I cannot recommend him highly enough to clients in need of a personal injury attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Feyissa has over a decade's experience fighting for his clients. He is a though negotiator who is not afraid to go to trial if he has too."
"I have worked in the same community as Mr. Feyissa for years. Mr. Feyissa is a remarkably approachable and helpful man. I regard Mr. Feyissa as a zealous and tireless advocate. He has an excellent knowledge of personal injury law and is a skilled trial lawyer. I have seen him routinely meet his client's objectives and prevail in litigation. I endorse Mr. Feyissa's practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shakespaer is a very talented attorney who strives for justice and his clients' interest."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, detailed, and cares about his clients"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an excellent advocate and a caring individual. Shakespear is by far one of the best personal injury lawyers in Washington state."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Seattle, WA, "SuperLawyers®"
2018
10 Best 2018 Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers http://www.aiopia.org/washington-8-seattle-2/
2017
Top 50 Verdicts in Washington State in 2016, Top Verdicts and Settlements .Com http://www.topverdict.com/
2014
Pro Bono Recognition, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Pro Bono Recognition, Washington State Bar Association
2008
Defending Free Press, EFPJA
2007
CUD Of North America, PROMOTING DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney at Law, LAW OFFICES OF SHAKESPEAR N. FEYISSA
2003 - 2004
Attorney DATG, Preston Gates Ellis, LLP
2000 - 2001
Legal Intern, Washington State Attorney General Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Museum of History and IndustryBoard Member
2006 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Loren Miller Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2009
NAACPLegal Redress Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury verdict & Judgment of $323,000.00
Prevail on appeal and settled the case for reasonable amount.
Education
2002
Juris Doctor
1999
Social Science
1999
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
International Civil and Criminal Law
2007
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST DICTATORS
Publications
2018
2016
2016
2016
2011
Languages
Amharic
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Do I have a case against Miraplex?
07 Mar 2017
I may need surgery now in my cervical area from a car accident. My attorney says it does not matter now, it's been 2 half yr's
08 Mar 2017
I was rear ended by Papa John's pizza delivery driver
21 Feb 2017