Garth Louis Dano

Garth Louis Dano

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 45 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Moses Lake, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation

PO Box 2149, Moses Lake, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 45 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1980

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

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Garth Dano Lawyer, P.S.

PO Box 2149, Moses Lake, WA, 98837-0549

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Garth Louis Dano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A good man. That has my total respect.

In 2014 Garth was hired by my wife. To defend her against the state of Washington. Garth spent countless hours and days on her case. After 4 years of court chaos the charges were dropped. And numerous legal referrals were created.

Posted by James | March 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Former Client

Mr Dano is an excellent lawyer. During the time Mr. Dano represented me he always kept me informed on what was going on with my case. He not only checked with me to see how I was holding up he, would also check on my family to make sure they were doing alright and, ask if there was anything he could... do to help. He did this during the time he represented me and, after the final hearing. There were many weekends he would call just to see how we were all doing. Mr. Dano is excellent in what he does. He was always prepared with my case and on time. When I had an appointment he never made me wait and treated me as if I was hes only client. Not only is Mr. Dano excellent in what he does his staff is polite and informative they, would always relay any message to Mr. Dano and in a timely manner. If you want someone that is truly compassionate about his work and will represent you fairly and give you 110% Mr. Dano is the lawyer you should hire.

Posted by Sally | March 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional 110%

Garth Dano is a man of utmost integrity. He is handling my case and I find him very professional, thorough, highly educated, and passionate about his work in serving others in justice. Garth is a personable man who listens attentively and thinks before he responds taking in all information. Garth... truly cares about the outcome of my case and does extensive research and is aware of new findings or information released that may help or hinder my case, and he shares this with me. Garth has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the Columbia Basin community. Garth stands up for justice and will be open and honest and to the point with me, not wasting either of our times. Garth is a tireless worker. Garth conducts his actions with organization and efficiency. He is always ready to give answers to any questions I may have and does this in an expedient manner. Garth demonstrates knowledge, a stable decision-making process and valuable insights regarding my case. I have watched Garth in the court room and he is always very aware of what is going on, and can multi-task without missing a beat. I have seen how Garth treats his staff in the office - a gentleman with kindness and is a role model as far as work ethics, and desires to "get things done" the right way with no room for error, as I feel that he knows he has an impact on his clients' futures. I did my research on Garth before asking him to represent me and was instantly filled with gratitude and respect for him - he was rewarded the Washington State Bar Association Courage Award by his peers in 2000. Garth has been practicing law for over 30 years and is a member of many defense trial associations in the jurisprudence arena, and a man with a reputation with high standards who always strives to achieve these standards, and go beyond to the best of his ability always giving 110%. I am honored Garth took my case, and I will continue to follow his suggestions and listen to what he has to say, as the outcome in my case will affect the future of my life, this is a serious matter, and I am ready to face the consequences knowing Garth has done his best. For these reasons, I would recommend Garth Dano, without any reservations, to anyone looking for an honest, compassionate but aggressive, detail oriented, educated, well versed in the law and will unwaveringly defend his client to the best of his ability. Garth is a highly revered attorney by his peers, an excellent lawyer and valued community member. Thank you, Garth, for choosing to go to law school over 30 years ago - you are making a difference in peoples' lives and our community.

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George Ahrend

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Garth Dano is one of the best trial lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. More importantly, however, he is a man of uncompromising integrity."

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Joseph Rose

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Garth and I worked together on a civil rights matter involving involving his client in Washington federal court. I was privileged to be invited by Garth to assist him when aspects of the case spilled over into California courts. Garth is a true warrior for his clients and a seasoned trial lawyer. I have learned much from Garth's experience and wisdom. I wholeheartedly endorse Garth Dano. I would choose him without hesitation to represent me or my family members in my hour of need."

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Jacqueline Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dano is an exceptionally skilled and passionate advocate. He cares deeply about justice and seeks to ensure that all persons are treated equally and fairly. He is also generous with his time as he routinely gives support to other lawyers. This generosity helps raise the standard of care in the legal community and we should all be grateful to him."

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Christina Sherman

Litigation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Garth on multiple complex federal civil cases. Garth is a superb trial lawyer. He is easily among the top trial lawyers of the state. His clients can trust that Garth will give them the best representation possible. He does so with an open heart, and an undying commitment to justice."

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Kristine Grelish

Litigation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Trial advocacy is an art. Garth is Picasso. Garth can talk to any person at any time about anything. He has a keen ability to see through complexity and break things down to what really matters: the human story. I consider myself lucky to have had opportunities to work cases with Garth. Clients are lucky to have a lawyer this talented, skillful, and experienced."

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Kyle Olive

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth Dano is a fantastic trial lawyer. His results speak for themselves and I know him to be dedicated to his craft in a way that puts him at the cutting edge of trial advocacy in both the State of Washington and beyond."

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Elizabeth Hanley

Litigation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Best trial advocate I have ever seen."

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Robert Schiffner

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth Dano is the best trial lawyer in Grant County. Nobody puts a case together and presents it better to a jury than Garth. And he has the million dollar jury awards to prove that point. If a friend or a family member needed a personal injury lawyer I would send them to Garth Dano without any hesitation."

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George Ahrend

Appeals lawyer

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Joseph Rose

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Stephen Hayne

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2022

updated on 02/10/2023

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

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2007

Certificate of Appreciation, Citizens for Judicial Excellence

2006

National Crime Victim's Rights Award, National Crime Victim Law Institute

2000

Courageous Award, Washington State Bar Association

1999

Professional Excellence Award, Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice

1998

President's Award, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Garth Dano Lawyer, P.S.

2010 - 2013

Managing Partner, Dano Gilbert Law Firm

2005 - 2010

Managing Partner, Dano, Gilbert & Ahrend, PLLC

1997 - 2005

Managing Partner, Garth Dano & Associates

1986 - 1997

Partner, Dano Law Firm

1984 - 1985

Partner, Dano, Cone, Fraser and Gilreath

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Member

2006 - Present

Citizens for Judicial Excellence

Founding Member

1998 - Present

Washington Foundation of Criminal Justice

Member

1996 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

1996 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Associate Member

1996 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

1980 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

1996

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

1980

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Santa Clara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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