$ 500-600 per hour
SaraEllen McCay Hutchison
About SaraEllen
Biography
I am a lawyer admitted to the bar in 2005. After over 16 years representing plaintiffs in consumer protection cases, I have pivoted my practice to mediating every kind of civil dispute except family law.
Please check out my website, linked in my profile, for more information.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Banking
50%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alaska for 20 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
LAW OFFICE OF SARAELLEN HUTCHISON, PLLC
950 Broadway, Suite M100, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
Knows the Law!
SaraEllen Hutchinson is an excellent lawyer in consumer protection. I was trying to handle a problem myself with one of the credit reporting agencies. It was going on for 7 months, and not only was I getting nowhere, it was actually getting worse. I was scared, angry, and completely locked out of my ...
Posted by Michael | December 31, 2014 | Debt Collection
SaraEllen, Best Debt Lawyer in Seattle!!
SaraEllen is a master of her trade. She navigates the legal system with a forceful finesse and communicates with clients clearly, consistently, and calmly. I was dealing with a company who was trying to collect a false debt. I did everything in my power to resolve it myself, but I was stuck in ...
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2013 | Debt Settlement
My Lawyer SaraEllen Hutchison is AWESOME!!!!!
SaraEllen helped me out on a debt that had caused me so many sleepless nights and years and years of accrued interest. She not only negotiated the debt down to such an amazingly small amount compared to what the creditor wanted but she also got the repayment terms down to something I could handle, S...
SaraEllen McCay Hutchison's Lawyer Endorsements
"SaraEllen Hutchison is the kind of attorney who won't stop until she gets to the very bottom of a case. She's not satisfied with anything that's less than 100% of the value her clients should receive in a case and fights like a bear to get all of it!"
"I highly recommend SaraEllen as a consumer protection attorney. She has offered guidance on a number of debt collection matters for Clients of mine and I have no hesitation referring individuals to her firm."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"SaraEllen is a tremendous advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with SaraEllen on various matters. She is smart and well-versed in all things debt collections and negotiations, and credit reporting. So glad she is in the trenches for consumers."
"SaraEllen fights for her clients like no one I have ever seen. I would highly recommend her to anyone that has issues regarding debt collections"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Daniel DeLiberty
Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hutchison is a fellow member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA). She fights abusive debt collection practices and her postings on NACA's listservs show a significant expertise in that area."
"I endorse this lawyer, Sara's passion for the disadvantaged is a rare trait in our community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Hutchison for well over a year and she is a bright and capable lawyer. She has shown to be a very quick study and she picks up legal issues quickly and analyzes cases very well."
"I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Hutchinson on several matters including a district court trial. I am very impressed with her knowledge of trial practice and professionality. Ms. Hutchinson always goes the extra mile to achieve her clients' goals. She has my unqualified endoresement. Anyone who hires Ms. Hutchinson should feel confident that he or she has made the right decision."
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Experience
Honors
2003
CALI Award - Legislation, CALI
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of SaraEllen Hutchison, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Municipal Lobbyist, Alaska Center for the Environment
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Allen N. Dayan & Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesAttorney Member
2014 - 2016
King County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Washington State Association for Justice
2012 - 2016
Washington State Bar Association, Consumer Protection, Antitrust and Unfair Practices SectionExecutive Committee Member
2010 - 2011
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Brandt v. Columbia Credit Services et al, 2:17- cv-703-RSM (Western Dist. Wash 2018)
Verdict for Plaintiff.
Fangsrud von Esch v. Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital et al, No. 17-35659 (9th Cir., September 13, 2018) (not for publication)
Remanded
Douglass v. Convergent Outsourcing, 3rd Cir. 2014
Summary Judgment vacated; remanded in favor of consumer Douglass.
Education
2012
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Graduate
2004
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2019
National Association of Consumer Advocates Fair Credit Reporting Act Conference
Defendant's Depositions
2018
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Law Section
Maximize Non-Economic Damages in Consumer Protection Trials
2017
National Consumer Law Center Annual Litigation Conference
Building a Solo Consumer Practice
2017
National Association of Consumer Advocates Webinar Series
Building an FCRA Practice
2017
Alaska Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
FCRA 101 for Alaska Bankruptcy Section Meeting
2016
WSAJ North Seattle Roundtable
Fair Credit Reporting Act
2016
WSAJ Consumer Protection Intensive
Fair Credit Reporting Act
2015
Northwest Consumer Law Center in-house staff training
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act training
2014
Evidence Potpourri
Smoking Gun Voicemails - evidence in consumer cases
2013
Selected Topics in Consumer Protection Law
"Telling Your Client's Story When they Owe the Debt"
2013
LawReview CLE Consumer Protection
Ethics
2013
Financial Fitness Day
Dealing with Debt Collectors and Medical Debt
Publications
2019
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
Truth, Justice, and Emotional Distress Damages
2019
The Warrior
Discovering the Emotional Story
2018
The Warrior
On Burnout
2013
Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association)
Managing Medical Debt: Meet our Charity Care Laws
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do if my dad filed an unemployment insurance claim using my name, social and former employer?
29 Jun 2023
Q&A
Can insurance company keep your debit card information and charge you without your consent here in Florida?
01 Jul 2023
Q&A
What action should I take when a collection agency sent me someone else's information.
17 Jul 2013