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Stephen has held numerous leadership positions in both the Thurston County and Washington State Bar Associations and earned the highest pre eminent rating for his legal skills in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.
In addition to receiving the Thurston County Bar Association Bigelow Award for Lawyer of the Year for 2002, Stephen has also served as president of his local Rotary club.
He is currently serving as a hearing officer for the WSBA Disciplinary Board.
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Acquired: 1975
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1800 Cooper Point Road S W Building 1, Olympia, WA, 98502-1179
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Steve for many years. I find him to be very knowledgeable in his field and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Steve to any clients seeking counsel in Steve's areas of expertise."
"I have worked with Steve for more than 30 years. His dedication to his legal work and the community, and his integrity, are exemplary. You should have the utmost confidence entrusting him with any legal matter in the areas in which he practices."
"Stephen Henderson is one of the very best. He has been a leader in the legal community for nearly 40 years. His knowledge of the law and extensive experience makes him the perfect lawyer to collaborate with. Whether we are evaluating the merits of a particular claim or determining what experts we will need, Steve has the calm confidence of an attorney that has been there before and knows what he is doing."
"Steve Henderson is a highly experienced attorney with an exceptional reputation among his peers for professionalism and brilliant legal strategy. Steve is someone who consistently inspires those around him by upholding the highest of ethical standards; whose open-door policy with his staff, partners and peers fosters a community of mentoring. His innate volunteerism is evidenced throughout his 40+ year legal career. Elected to the Board of Governors, Steve was pivotal in the WSBA’s adoption of the Creed of Professionalism, a promise by every lawyer sworn in to the WSBA that they will strive to exhibit the highest of ethical of standards and fairness in their dealings as an attorney. I am honored to endorse my colleague and esteemed mentor, Steve Henderson."
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
President's Citation for outstanding service, West Olympia Rotary
2010
Service Above Self Award, West Olympia Rotary
2002
Bigleow Award-Lawyer of the Year, Thurston County Bar Association
1990
Boss of the Year, Thurston County Legal Secrataries Association
1990
Outstanding Service Award, Thruston County Bar Association
1983
Boss of the Year, Thurston County Legal Secrataries Association
2013 - Present
Partner, Henderson Law Group PLLC
2005 - 2013
Partner, Henderson & Shelton
1992 - 2005
Partner, Stephen J. Henderson Lawyers
1975 - 1992
Partner, Buzzard, Glenn, and Henderson
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationDiscipline Hearing Officer
1988 - Present
Judicial Qualifications CommitteeMember
1986 - Present
W. Olympia RotaryMember
1980 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1975 - Present
Thurston-Mason County Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2002
Washington State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1997 - 1999
Disciplinary BoardMember
1992 - 1993
W. Olympia RotaryPresident
1991 - 1992
Thurston-Mason County Bar AssociationPresident
1989 - 1990
S.W. Washington Estate Planning CouncilPresident
1988 - 1993
Thurston-Mason County Bar AssociationMember of Board of Trustees
1986 - 1997
Washington State Bar AssociationSpecial District Counsel
Settled for $2.6 million
Settlement for $1.2 million
multiple defendendants settled for $2.7 million
1984
Certified Financial Planner
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
MA - Masters
1969
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English