Kenneth Robert Friedman

Kenneth Robert Friedman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bremerton, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Employment & Labor, Native Peoples Law

1126 Highland Ave, Bremerton, WA

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Insurance 30%

Insurance Bad Faith

30 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 12 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 25 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 33 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Friedman | Rubin

1126 Highland Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98337-1828

Friedman | Rubin

P.O. Box 201217, Anchorage, AK, 99501

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Kenneth Robert Friedman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by JKC | December 23, 2010

Brilliant Man

Ken Friedman and Terry Venneberg successfully represented me in a sexual harassment case against a major corporation. They were both outstanding, compassionate and professional. Ken is remarkably intelligent, quick witted, has excellent humor and thinks creatively. I highly recommend this attorney... as he is a genuinely decent human while still being an aggressive advocate for his clients.

Posted by Joyce | October 17, 2008

Client Review

Ken represented in a wrongfully prosecuted misdemeanor case and i could not have had a better lawyer. He worked diligently, conscientiously and successfully in getting my case dismissed. He also was kind and thoughtful and eased my worries better than any social worker. I highly recommend him to a...nyone who wants excellent legal work.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2008

Highest Recommendation

Ken and Terry Venneberg went up against one of the most formidable Corporations in the world, Morgan Stanley. No other attorney firms had the "guts" to take them on. It was a good case, but "the good 'ol boys" were not going to budge no matter how much it cost them. Ken and Terry stuck it out, kep...t me informed, were honest and very knowledgeable. We agreed upon a settlement one week before the trial began because Morgan Stanley, in all their arrogance, forgot to get a nondisclosure and that was what I really wanted. To be able to shout it from the "rooftops". I thank Ken and Terry from the bottom of my heart, Deborah J. Dodson

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2008

Excellent Personal Injury / Insurance Lawyer

Mr. Friedman represented me in making a difficult disability insurance claim. He was top notch at every stage of representation and helped me to negotiate a favorable settlement that was beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone with a personal injury or insurance related claim....

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Kenneth Robert Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thabet Khalidi

Insurance lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken and I co-counseled a case with excellent results. He is a trial lawyer's trial lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kenneth. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lincoln Sieler

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked on a number of cases with Ken and without reservation, he is one of the very best and brightest trial and insurance law lawyers I know. He is among the very few lawyers that I would hire to represent me or a family member."

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Andrew Schwarz

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ken is brilliant and has extremely good judgement. He knows when its time to fight and when its time to negotiate. He works hard, shows extraordinary respect for his clients, and he does what he sets out to do. I have served as co counsel with Ken on Civil and Criminal trials and have always found working with him to be a pleasure. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Gary Williams

Insurance lawyer

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Andrew Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lincoln Sieler

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics

2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Journal of Law & Politics

1986

American Jurisprudence Award in Evidence, New York University School of Law

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, Friedman | Rubin

1993 - 1997

President and CEO, American Hemp Mercantile, Inc.

1990 - 1993

Associate, Law offices of Jeffrey Steinborn and Associates

1987 - 1990

Staff Attorney, Seattle King County Public Defender

Associations

2005 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - 2012

Antioch University Seattle Board of Trustees

Board Chair

1995 - 1997

Hemp Industries Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Daniels v. American Physicans Assurance Company

Plaintiff's verdict, $3.8 Million

E.E.O.C. v. National Educ Ass'n, Alaska

Summary judgement for Defendants reversed

Greenberg v. Paul Revere Life Ins. Co.

Court of Appeals upheld jury award of $2.9 million

Athey v. Farmers Ins. Exchange, 234 F.3d 357

8th Circuit upheld Bad Faith award of $675,000

Athey v. Farmers Ins. Exchange

Jury verdict upheld.

Rollins v. King County Metro Transit

Plaintiff verdict at trial and Court of Appeals

Greenberg v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.

Jury verdict affirmed

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Education

1987

New York Universtity School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Antioch College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

2016

How to Survive and Thrive in First Year of Practice

Effective Use of Lay Witnesses to Prove Damages

2015

WSAJ Insurance Law Seminar Trying an IFCA Case and Enhanced Damages

2014

Winning your IFCA Battle

Federal Court Removal and Remand Issues

2012

Trial Revolution: Making the seismic shift tro trial by talking heats to the big screen

Bringing Exhibits Alive: Plus how to organize and present them seemlessly

2009

WSTLA Annual Insurance Law CLE Spokane and Tacoma

Punitive Damages and the Insurance Fair Conduct Act

2009

Tort Trends & Victories 2009 Lunch with Tegman and Rollins

2009

KJA Annual Convention

Third Party Bad Faith Trial in Kentucky

2009

AAJ Annual Convention

Using State Law Procedural Limits and Standards to Avoid Unreasonable Application of State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Campbell

Languages

English

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