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When it comes to what I can offer my clients, it boils down to three things: integrity, experience, and results. I help companies and people solve problems. I tailor my work to the specific needs and budget of my clients.
I have been practicing law for 25 years. I have handled a great variety of cases including, but not limtied to: breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, noncompetition provisions, real property disputes, partnership disputes, corporate dissolutions, property damage, and taxation issues. I focus on clients who are active in Southwest Washington throughout Clark, Skamania, and Cowlitz counties, and beyond.
I have successfully tried many cases in state and federal courts, and I have handled dozens of arbitrations and mediations. I also has extensive experience at the appellate level.
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1409 Franklin Street, Suite 216, Vancouver, WA, 98686
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Posted by Debra | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
Great Lawyer
My husband and I met Steve a few years ago. He was highly recommended by another one of his clients. Steve was very "straight-forward" with us and realistic about the land dispute we had. Steve has great communication skills and always kept us informed during its highs and lows. He guided us through ...
Posted by Bruce | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Recovery From Predatory Software Provider
Mr. Turner brought suit for me and gave me very realistic expectations for our chances of success. Over the course of about a year, the defendant applied several delay tactics but in the end they settled out of court with me. The combination of Mr. Turner's very competent counsel, decades of court ex...
Posted by Alex | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
I hired Mr. Turner to represent me at a civil trial on short notice, and his performance and immediate grasp of the case was outstanding. He also represented me at the State Appellate and Supreme Court level with positive results. Mr. Turner is an excellent trial attorney. He has an in-depth understa...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Recommendation of Attorney Steven E. Turner, Vancouver, WA
Recently, I retained the services of attorney Steven E. Turner to handle a financially significant legal matter. Steven handled my case in a very professional and competent manner, proving himself to be both a skilled litigator and skilled negotiator. I found Steven to have keen perception, accom...
Posted by Rebecca | August 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
The perfect lawyer to get your case done right!
We found Steve on the Internet and called him one morning to explain our case. Within 30 minutes, and it was probably more like 10 minutes later-we had a return call. He has been that prompt through the whole ordeal and has kept us informed with all necessary information and was honest with us from...
"“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.”"
"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."
"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."
"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Reprimand issued in OR, 2025
updated on 03/24/2025This 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 05/28/2024This 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.
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
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
2003 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionExecutive Committee
2003 - 2009
Clark County Inns of CourtMaster
Jury awarded client 100% of damages.
Jury verdict in favor of client.
Case against client dismissed.
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
Trying Cases in Clark County
2008
2007
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