Robert Carl Wilke II
also known as Robert Wilke, Rob Wilke
About Robert
Biography
Rob Wilke is a partner in GTH’s Personal Injury Litigation group. Rob has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict and obtained many substantial settlements for clients who were seriously injured or whose family members were killed due to negligence or wrongful conduct. Rob focuses his practice on cases involving medical malpractice, serious personal injury, and wrongful death.
Rob is licensed to practice in all Washington and Oregon state courts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
Rob graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, where he served as president of the International Refugee Assistance Program chapter and worked on pro bono international human rights cases. Prior to law school, Rob lived and worked in Japan. Following law school, he served as a law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court.
Rob and his wife Tiffany, who is also a personal injury attorney, live in Tacoma with their young son, Llewelyn, two large dogs, and three moderately sized cats. In their free time, Rob and Tiffany enjoy snowboarding on Crystal Mountain, discussing film and literature, and trying new food on their various foreign travels.
Education: J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2015, magna cum laude; B.A., Political Science, University of Washington, 2006.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice: U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington; U.S. District Court, District of Oregon.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 1 year
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
1201 Pacific Ave, STE 2100, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Gordon Thomas Honeywell
520 Pike St, Suite 2350, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Robert Carl Wilke II's Reviews
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Posted by Annie | November 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very Likable
Robert is very dependable and thorough. I appreciate his effectiveness and efficiency. I did win a large judgment now I need to find a way to collect from a deadbeat! He has sent me a referral since that’s not his expertise and we’ll stay in touch.
Posted by April | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
A Court Reporter's Perspective
I'm a court reporter, and Rob handled a personal injury case for me that involved a severe injury to my hand. Needless to say, the impact of this injury was especially concerning given my profession. Rob understood how important this was to me and handled my case accordingly. He developed a strate...
Robert Carl Wilke II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've know Rob since law school and I can honestly say that he is one of the greatest legal minds that I've ever encountered. Since our days in law school, I've also had the privilege and the honor to work with Rob. Rob's not only a talented and artful litigator, but he is also one of the detail oriented and exceptionally sharp attorneys that I have ever encountered in my career. Beyond his legal acumen, Rob is also one of the nicest and most worldly people I've ever met. If someone needs an incredible litigator with excellent legal acumen, then Rob Wilke is the attorney that the person absolutely needs and the one whom I would recommend."
"I have worked closely with Rob for over a year now on personal injury cases. Rob is committed to our clients and brings value to every case he works on."
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Gordon Thomas Honeywell
2015
Magna Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law
2015
Law, Language, Literature, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2015
Presidential Management Fellows Finalist, United States Office of Personnel Management
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Gordon Thomas Honeywell
2015 - 2016
Judicial Law Clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson, Washington State Supreme Court
Associations
2024 - Present
Foundation for Washington State CourtsBoard Member
2023 - Present
GTH Technology CommitteeChair
2022 - Present
GTH Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee MemberMember
2019 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEAGLE Member
2019 - Present
American Inns of Court (Hon. Robert J. Bryan, Ch. XXV)Barrister
2016 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2016 - Present
King County Bar Association
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2023 - 2024
Washington State Bar Association Litigation SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Client prevailed after arbitration
Clients prevailed after summary judgment motion
Client prevailed in bench trial
Client prevailed after arbitration
Settlement
Education
2015
JD - Juris Doctor - Magna Cum Laude
2006
B.A., Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers