Brian Matthew King

Brian Matthew King

4.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 27 years

Litigation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Banking, Business, Construction & Development

920 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 27 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Davies Pearson, P.C.

920 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402-5606

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Brian Matthew King's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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

Posted by Thomas | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would not consider anyone else.

Mr. King represents me and my small business in all matters. He is very well versed and experienced in commercial litigation. He is level headed and good at keeping his clients emotions in check when that is called for. Over the years he has earned my trust 100%. He also has a strong assistant and... legal support staff, which one would expect from a proffesional who covers all his bases. Thanks Brian for being there for me.

Posted by Jennifer | August 14, 2014

Great attorney

I highly recommend Mr. King. He helped my family and my business. He was highly knowledgable and kept me informed of the process every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2007

Got the job done

Brian got the job done, I didn't alway's know the status of things, he could do a much better job of communicating. Charged for phone calls, but did not charge for copies, or toilet paper.

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Brian Matthew King's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Sanders

Litigation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an incredibly knowledgeable and thorough attorney. Equally as important, he is quick on his feet, which allows him to fully and calmly bring his expertise to bear in the hectic environment of civil litigation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Oldfield

Business lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Kesling

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on the other side of several cases with Mr. King. He is exceptional in character and in skill. I endorse him highly."

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Philip deMaine

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an exceptional attorney who diligently represents his clients. His particular expertise in commercial litigation and consumer protection matters is unparalleled. I have referred several clients to Brian in the past and will continue doing so in the future."

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Michael Sanders

Litigation lawyer

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Thomas Oldfield

Real estate lawyer

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Peter Kesling

Litigation lawyer

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Philip deMaine

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

Recipient of CALI Award for Excellence: Constitutional Law, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Shareholder, Davies Pearson, P.C.

2002 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Davies Pearson, P.C.

2001 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Sampson & Wilson, Inc., PS

1999 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Reinisch Mackenzie, PC

1999 - 1999

Judicial Assistant, Pierce County Superior Court, Honorable Frederick B. Hayes (Ret.)

Associations

2012 - Present

WSBA Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

2011 - Present

Tacoma Community College Foundation

Officer/Board Member

2010 - Present

Puyallup Tribal Court

Admitted

2005 - Present

National Association of Dealer Counsel

Member

2002 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted

2002 - Present

Davies Pearson, P.C. Automobile Dealers Newsletter (Quarterly)

Contributing Editor

2001 - Present

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kitsap Bank v. Denley

Dismissed on summary judgment with award of attorney fees and costs

Benoit v. Carlson

Court of Appeals Affirmed Dismissal of Action

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Education

1998

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 Northwest Dealership Seminar

Regulatory Compliance

2014

2014 Franchise Law Update

Effective Strategies for Dealing with Manufacturers

2012

WSIADA Workshop

Trends in Dealer Advertising and Compliance

2012

WSIADA Seminar

Effective Practices in Avoiding Consumer Disputes

2011

WSIADA Annual Convention

Recent Trends in Dealer Law

2011

WSADA Annual Title Workshop

Recent Trends in Dealer Law

2007

WSADA Annual Title Workshop

Automobile Dealers' Rules and Regulations

2003

National Association of Credit Managers Conference

Effective Collection Practices

Publications

N/A

Davies Pearson Automotive Dealer Update Publication Various Articles Addressing Issues Important to Motor Vehicle Dealers

Languages

English

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