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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
30%
37 years | 300 cases
Litigation
30%
37 years | 300 cases
Appeals
20%
37 years | 25 cases
Arbitration
10%
37 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Licensed in Oregon for 16 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
Location
Steven Turner Law PLLC
1409 Franklin Street, Suite 216, Vancouver, WA, 98686
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (17)
Litigation (6)
Business (2)
Construction & Development (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (2)
Libel & Slander (2)
Real Estate (2)
Tax (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Appeals (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Discrimination (1)
Insurance (1)
Land Use & Zoning (1)
Trusts (1)
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion
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 Chelsea | September 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional & attentive
We retained Steven to help with a very detailed and complicated legal battle. He was incredibly thorough, detail-oriented and understood the pieces of law that allowed us to be more protected than we ever anticipated. His knowledge of law and legal process goes above and beyond. Above all, we were ...
Steven Erik Turner's Lawyer Endorsements
"“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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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
Professional misconduct
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.
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 AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionExecutive Committee
2003 - 2009
Clark County Inns of CourtMaster
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.
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