Steven Erik Turner

Steven Erik Turner

4.9
Rating: 3.3

Licensed for 36 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Litigation, Appeals ... +2 more

1409 Franklin Street, Suite 216, Vancouver, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Lawsuits and Disputes 30%

37 years | 300 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

37 years | 300 cases

30%
Appeals 20%

37 years | 25 cases

20%
Arbitration 10%

37 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

Location

Steven Turner Law PLLC

1409 Franklin Street, Suite 216, Vancouver, WA, 98686

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Steven Erik Turner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by John | April 08, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Attorney. Excellent outcome.

I am no legal expert but would describe my case as having needed expertise in contract law, construction law, property law, and litigation expertise (skill in arguing a case in front of a jury or judge and successfully arguing against opposing attorneys). Mr. Turner did all of this and more. He was... very, very attentive and very responsive before the court date. Both during prep work and in the court room, his capabilities and competence were obvious; this gentleman has total command of the subject and was able to clearly demonstrate his dominance over the pertinent topics in my case. Mr. Turner achieved for me the favorable outcome that I desired. I can also say that Mr. Turner was very reasonably priced, relative to other attorneys that I approached (i.e. his rate was equal to or much less than other attorneys that I approached or spoke with). That said, the legal service and piece-of-mind that Mr. turner provided was invaluable or priceless. While I mentioned those areas of expertise that Mr. turner employed to achieve for me a favorable ruling, I am quite sure that Mr. Turners abilities range far beyond those that I mentioned. If you need a good lawyer, I recommend that you give him a call. Regarding this same case, I should also mentioned that I was previously represented by a different legal team. Their performance was less than comforting. I had the good luck to myself decide to switch from my previous legal team to Mr. Turner. I am in a position to compare. And I can say that Steve Turner is most assuredly "excellent".

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2015 | Tax

Excellent Tax Attorney

Steven Turner is an outstanding, professional tax attorney. He is very knowledgeable and gets right to the root of the issue. He is straight forward and tells you where you stand in the process, potential risks, where he believes he can be successful in minimizing the risks, and what he can do to m...itigate any losses. He communicates well along the process, and is persistent with dealing with the IRS, which is challenging and difficult. In our case, our accountant had made a serious error that led to three years of back taxes due. Steven identified the error and successfully argued that the error was not our fault. As a result, the IRS ruled in our favor, which saved us from having to pay penalties. I highly recommend Steven Turner to handle your tax challenges.

Posted by James | April 09, 2014 | Tax

Completely Satisfied

Steve provided excellent service in a professional manner. He provided help with a sensitive tax issue in a conscientious way. He explained the tax implications of money received in a legal settlement. Steve provided a written legal opinion to support the tax position related to the settlement. He di...d research and skillfully included it in his report.

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Steven Erik Turner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kalkadora Thangkhiew

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"“I endorse Steve Turner for commercial litigation and appeals. I am familiar with Steve’s work, and I find him to be smart, diligent, and tough.”"

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Christopher Rounds

Appeals lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve has the rare ability to make legal issues sound interesting. He is a quick study, and his writing is very persuasive. I would not hesitate to recommend him for appellate work, or for litigation."

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Thomas Hackett

Litigation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred multiple clients to Steve. All have been happy with the representation. One client in particular was a family member of a college friend. That client had multiple lawyers before who didn't deliver. Steve did and my friends entire family was grateful and thankful to have the lawsuit behind them."

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Mila Boyd

Business lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Meredith Graff

Land use and zoning lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Turner is an exceptionally capable attorney in the area of real property dealing with construction defect, environmental issues, and land use conflicts. I have worked with Steve for the past four years in the George and Donald Simpson American Inns of Court and have been very impressed with his professionalism and integrity."

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Experience

Rating:  3.3 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2025

updated on 03/24/2025

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2024

updated on 05/28/2024

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

Order of the Coif, New York University

1988

American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Litigation, New York University

1987

American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts, New York University

1986

Cum Laude Honors in Ecnomics, Cornell University

1986

Phi Beta Kappa Key, Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Steven Turner Law PLLC

2009 - 2013

General Counsel, Total Mechanical, Inc.

2005 - 2009

Partner, Miller Nash

2002 - 2005

Of Counsel, Miller Nash

1999 - 2002

Of Counsel, O'Melveny & Myers LLP

1996 - 1999

Partner, Gordon & Rees

1992 - 1996

Associate, Gordon & Rees

1989 - 1992

Associate, Morrison & Foerster

Associations

2003 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2010

Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Executive Committee

2003 - 2009

Clark County Inns of Court

Master

Sample of Legal Cases

Herbicide Drift/Crop Loss Claim

Jury awarded client 100% of damages.

Breach of Commission Agreement

Jury verdict in favor of client.

Jurisdictional Dispute

Case against client dismissed.

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Education

1989

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

The Ultimate Guide to Trying Cases in Clark County

Trying Cases in Clark County

Publications

2008

The Vancouver Business Journal "Need a lawyer? Choose an advocate, not a ‘litigator' or ‘junkyard dog' "

2007

Washington State Bar Association "The Ultimate Guide to Trying Cases in Clark County"

Languages

English

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