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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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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
30%
Car Accident
25%
Personal Injury
25%
Spinal Cord Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Gorton Law PLLC
(253) 292-1958
Fax
4113 Bridgeport Way West, Suite D, University Place, WA, 98466
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Posted by Cynthia | September 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
The best lawyer out there!
A few years ago Kenneth helped me with a personal injury claim against my university. I had an incident where my financial aid was incorrectly filed by school administrators - it put me in a position of either dropping out with two classes remaining or paying back $55,000 of loans in one lump sum to...
Kenneth B Gorton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse Kenneth. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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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Experience
Honors
2017
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
Washington State Association for Justice
Eagle Member
American Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Washington Court of Appeals
Member
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
Member
United States District Court (Western District of Washington)
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful death in fire - Lewis County
$2,000,000.00
Firefighter injured in line of duty - King County
$1,125,296.00
Motor vehicle collision - King County
$900,000.00
Motor vehicle collision - King County
$850,000.00
Motor vehicle collision - Pierce County
$725,000.00
Firefighter injured in line of duty - Thurston County
$600,000.00
Firefighter injured in line of duty - Kitsap County
$550,000.00
Pedestrian injured at crosswalk - Pierce County
$425,000.00
Pedestrian injured by defective walkway - Pierce County
$400,000.00
Consumer injured by negligent company - Pierce County
$400,000.00
Motor vehicle collision - Pierce County
$400,000.00
Motor vehicle collision - Thurston County
$397,500.00
Education
2005
Pepperdine School of Law
Doctorate in Law
2005
Pepperdine School of Law
Master's Degree (Dispute Resolution)
1997
University of Alaska
Master's Degree (Psychology)
1996
University of Alaska
Bachelor's Degree (Psychology)
Speaking Engagements
2014
Seattle University
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Procedure)
2014
Green River College
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Law)
2013
Seattle University
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Procedure)
2012
Seattle University
Guest Lecturer (Criminal Justice)
2007
Brady-Gorton Legal Hour
Former Radio Show Host (Attorney)
Publications
2006
Federal Judge
Allen v. RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.
2006
Federal Judge
Hansen v. Pierce County
2006
PIABA Bar Journal
Arbitrating Securities Claims
2006
Mediate.com
International Commercial Arbitration
2005
PIABA National Position Paper
Arbitration Contracts / NASD
2005
Practicing Law Institute, Securities Arbitration
Brokerage Firms' Liability
2005
Mediate.com
Attribution Theory / Conflict Management
2000
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
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
Q&A
State or Federal court, which is better for a plaintiff?
19 Aug 2013