Gary Allan Western

Gary Allan Western

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 43 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Personal Injury, Construction & Development

901 5th Ave, Floor 1700, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson

901 5th Ave, Floor 1700, Seattle, WA, 98164

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Gary Allan Western's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe Campeau | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

15+ years professional relationship

I've worked on numerous cases over 15+ years with Gary, mainly in the area of auto liability investigation, settlement & defense. He is fast, efficient, and economic in terms of handling cases, yet thorough. 30+ years of insurance defense work in Western Washington gives Gary an excellent understand...ing of the complexities of defending a case in Washington, a jurisdiction which is frankly a liability minefield. Gary leaves no stone unturned when directing a case investigation and the advice he provides to clients is the "unedited" version they need in order to make proper decisions. I would recommend Gary Western to anyone who need an experienced trial attorney to defend a case in Western Washington.

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Gary Allan Western's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Hughes

Construction and development lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Gary as a knowledgeable and proficient trial lawyer. Gary and I recently successfully handled a trial together representing different defendants. Not only did Gary help produce a great result at trial, but he was very professional and good to work with throughout a rather contentious matter."

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Scott Bowen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I represent plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.Gary represents defendants. During the past 20 years I have had numerous cases that were defended by Gary Western and always am pleased when he shows up after I have filed a lawsuit. He is a pro--smart,efficient and well motivated in his work.He solves problem cases. I never get the feeling he is racking up fees or costs for his clients or the insurance companies paying his bills. I consider Gary as one of the best defense lawyers in the Seattle area."

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Scott Wakefield

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who has defended and taken 100s of depositions and served as lead counsel in scores of mediations, arbitrations and trials in state and federal courts through out Washington. He has achieved many significant victories in medically complicated cases. He is respected by his peers for his knowledge, broad experience and high ethical standards, which is demonstrated by the fact that other lawyers seek his advice when difficult issues arise in litigation."

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John Follis

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gary is an experienced and skilled litigator. He is a tough but professional adversary who does an excellent job for his clients. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Michael Myers

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gary is in the top one percent of all defense lawyers in the state."

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Ryan Nute

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I'm a plaintiffs'' personal injury lawyer. When Gary Western shows up in one of my cases I know I need to bring my "A" game. He's a tenacious advocate for his clients, makes his opponents work hard and exploits every weakness. For all that he's the epitome of professionalism, reasonable and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to our next case."

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John Rothschild

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gary Western is an outstanding attorney. He is really diligent, conscientious, reasonable, and insightful about his cases. I have been an opposing attorney on several cases with Mr. Western. He has always been very fair in our handling of our joint cases. He knows exactly what is a reasonable result and tries to work with me towards this result. His analysis of a case is usually right on the mark. He does not waste money or time in his defense of his clients' cases and only does what is necessary to accomplish his goals. I strongly endorse Gary Western as an attorney. He is an excellent advocate."

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Adam Hughes

Litigation lawyer

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Scott Bowen

Personal injury lawyer

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Ryan Nute

Personal injury lawyer

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Scott Wakefield

Insurance lawyer

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John Rothschild

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1982 - 1988

Associate Attorney, Reed, McClure, Moceri & Thonn

Associations

2000 - Present

Martindale Hubbell

AV rating

2000 - Present

King County Mandatory Arbitration Panel

Arbitrator

2000 - Present

Private UIM arbitrator

Arbitrator

2000 - Present

U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington

Attorney

2000 - Present

United States District Court Western District of Washington

Attorney

1988 - Present

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Member

1982 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2002 - 2012

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Chen v. Coaker

Court concluded plaintiff was entitled to the fair market value of the land on which the house was located and the plaintiff had to deed that property to the defendant.

Miller v. Austin Mutual

Jury verdict for less than the settlement offer.

Wright

Jury verdict for less than $10,000 when the offer was significantly higher.

David Ambauen

Defense verdict upheld on appeal

Stuit v. Bajema

Award of less than $1,000 on trespass with defense verdict on other claims

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Education

1982

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Moorhead State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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