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Kenneth Gorton is a trial attorney in Washington. He has represented hundreds of clients in Court, including teachers, veterans, firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.
Mr. Gorton is rated 10 out of 10 (superb) by AVVO and recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in complex cases” exceeding one million dollars.
Mr. Gorton's qualifications include a doctorate in law and master’s in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University, as well as a master's in psychology from the University of Alaska. He served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Robert Bryan, and then as a deputy prosecutor for Thurston County before entering private practice as a litigator. Mr. Gorton currently manages a busy law firm in University Place, Washington.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Julie | August 30, 2013 | Wrongful Death
Wonderful Attorney
Ken Gorton is a great Attorney. He represented us with the utmost care and dignity, helping us to get through the worst time of our lives; the wrongful death of our child. He went to battle for us and never gave up. Not only is Ken extremely knowledgeable, intelligent and efficient, but he is equal...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2013 | Personal Injury
The Best
Ken Gorton is a wonderful attorney. Mr. Gorton has not represented me, I have only worked for him as his paralegal. He cares about his clients and keeps them informed, from the demand process to the litigation process (if necessary). Too many attorneys have forgotten why they became attorneys and...
"I have worked with Ken on several cases over the last two years. He is smart, hardworking and a good team player. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good lawyer to associate with on a personal injury or other tort claim."
"I endorse Ken lawyer. He is dedicated to his clients and to providing them with the highest legal representation. Ken is experienced in this area of the law and well respected."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is a very intelligent and competent attorney. He treats counsel and litigants with respect. He is a well prepared and effective advocate."
"I have worked opposite Ken on a couple of matters. I always found him to be deeply invested in his client's cause, showcasing both professionalism and passion. He is a skilled attorney and a wonderful advocate."
"Ken and I are attorneys with the same firm, so I have had the opportunity to observe both the quality of his work and the passion he brings to representing individuals who have been injured. I am consistently impressed with his dedication to his clients, and the quality of his representation. It is a pleasure to work with him on a daily basis, and I endorse him as both an excellent example of an advocate, and an example of professionalism for other attorneys."
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Top Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
2013 Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2013
Certificate of Professionalism (Five Week Jury Trial), Pierce County Superior Court
2011
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2003
Certificate of Appreciation, American Bar Association
2002
Certificate of Appreciation (National Campaign for Tolerance), Southern Poverty Law Center
2013 - Present
Managing Attorney, Gorton Law PLLC
2007 - 2013
Litigation Attorney, Private Civil Practice
2006 - 2006
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Deputy Prosecutor
2005 - 2006
Federal Clerkship, The Honorable Robert Bryan
2004 - 2004
Clerkship, NASD Dispute Resolution Center (Los Angeles)
2004 - 2005
Clerkship, Aidikoff & Uhl (Beverly Hills)
2003 - 2003
Clerkship, Steptoe & Johnson (London)
2003 - 2004
Student Editor, American Bar Association Student Journal
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Doctorate in Law
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Master's Degree (Dispute Resolution)
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Master's Degree (Psychology)
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Guest Lecturer (Criminal Procedure)
2014
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Law)
2013
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Procedure)
2012
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Justice)
2007
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Legal Answers
Should PIP be paying my wage loss? I was fired after being the victim of a car accident due to my injuries.
23 Dec 2013
State or Federal court, which is better for a plaintiff?
19 Aug 2013