Nigel Stephen Malden

Nigel Stephen Malden

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 41 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

711 Court A, Suite 114, Tacoma, WA

About Nigel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 25%

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, wage & hour and commission claims arising in many different industries. Also represent employees in unemployment compensation appeals.

37 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in business litigation involving contract torts, insurance, and Consumer Protection Act.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases involving intentional and negligent torts including professional malpractice.

42 years

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

Expunge, vacate, and seal criminal records, and restore firearms rights.

15%
Insurance 10%

1st and 3rd party claims involving fire, flood, land subsidence, coverage, bad faith, fraud investigations

42 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-285 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 40 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Nigel Malden Law

711 Court A, Suite 114, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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Nigel Stephen Malden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Shawn | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Unlawful Car dealership

Toyota of Olympia lied and changed the paperwork of a car we bought and went to a separate bank we had no knowledge of an almost had the car repossessed on us. Thanks To Nigel that never happened! They ended up repealing what that had done and corrected their errors. Nigel gave a great free cons...ultation and told me how everything would work. Gave clearity from the beginning. He was very helpful and on point. Also he is a very nice guy and had a caring attitude. He even sent us a Christmas card! Nigel is a great lawyer and am very thankful for his service!!

Posted by JR | March 22, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Highly Recommend Nigel Malden

Nigel Malden defended me in a lawsuit regarding a business contract. We had many discussions pertaining to the issues and Nigel listened intently to my complaints. It became apparent that he understood the merits of my case which was very, very important to me. I felt he was realistic and upfront ...with me at all times and took extra effort to manage any risks involved with the case. By working well with the plaintiff’s attorney Nigel was able to negotiate my case through very difficult waters. He was able to turn a negative situation around and create a positive outcome for me. This was simply amazing! I would feel confident recommending Nigel to my best friend or a professional colleague.

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Nigel Stephen Malden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Morgan

Insurance lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Oliver

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Successful at trial, appellate and Washington State Supreme Court levels. Extremely intelligent, thorough and skilled. Mr. Malden is my go-to guy for civil litigation matters."

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Erik Bjornson

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2009

BV-Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV-Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV-Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV-Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

BV- Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

BV-Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

, Nigel Malden Law Office

1991 - 2010

Shareholder, Davies Pearson, P.C.

1986 - 1991

Attorney, Knapp, Peterson & Clarke

Associations

2012 - Present

Tacoma Musical Playhouse

Board Member

2012 - Present

Volunteer Mediator

Pierce County District Court

2011 - Present

Volunteer Legal Counselor

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Expungement Clinic

2009 - Present

Northwest Spay and Neuter Center

Board Member

2009 - Present

Washington Boating Safety Council

Board Member

1986 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1984 - Present

California State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Barnett v. Sequim Valley Ranch

$440,000 verdict for Plaintiffs

Elika v Sandoval

Defense verdicts for two clients

Thompson v. King Feed & Nutrition Co.

$300,000 jury verdict affirmed on appeal

Havsy v Flynn et. al.

Dismissal of all claims affirmed on appeal

Comoza v Jee

Defense Verdict

Cook v Graham

Defense verdict for client

Boggs v Malmstrom

Client awarded custody of children.

Lashley v Bartley

Client awarded custody

Coar v Adsero

Defense verdict

Shaikh v Geico

Jury verdict for less than pretrial offer.

Sealey v Eaton

Defense verdict

State v RW

Defense verdict

Doe v Doe

Jury verdict for less than pretrial offer

Le v Estate of Robinson

Jury verdict equal to pretrial offer

10 Does v Accura of South Center

Suit against client dismissed during trial

Shorett v Smith

Case against client dismissed prior to trial

Doe v Panamerica

Pretrial settlement after negotiating ins coverage

Doe v Doe Auto

Case settled after negotiating ins coverage

Beason v City of Tacoma & North American Energy Services

Case settled during trial

Siring v Clark

Defense verdict for client

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Education

1984

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Pitzer College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1977

Wilson High School

Speaking Engagements

2014

Hiring and Terminating - The Ins and Outs of Employment Law

Workplace Privacy Issues

2013

Presentation to Pierce County Prosecutor's Office

Vacating, Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records

2013

Alliance Advocate Training Conference

Plenary Session Panelist

2010

Record Expungement and Post Discharge Relief

Criminal Record Expungement

2008

The Effective Litigator: Ethics, Experts & E-Discovery

Spoiling the Party by Loss or Destruction of Evidence

2008

Employment Law Update in Washington

Employment Law Developments

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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