Kenneth Gorton
Litigation Attorney in University Place, Washington.
- Biography
Kenneth Gorton is a litigation attorney in Washington. He has dedicated his career to advocating for injured and disabled people. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, and represented hundreds of clients in personal injury, consumer protection, and other types of cases. Mr. Gorton received the highest possible rating by AVVO, one of the best-known ranking services for lawyers, which rates him as 10 out of 10 (superb). He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in complex cases” in excess of one million dollars. Mr. Gorton’s qualifications include three graduate degrees (doctorate in law, master’s in dispute resolution, and master’s in psychology). Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Robert Bryan, a federal judge in Tacoma. He later served as a deputy prosecutor for Thurston County by special appointment. Mr. Gorton now works full time as a litigation attorney, and manages a growing law practice in University Place, Washington. Please see www.GortonLaw.net for more information. EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND EACH OUTCOME IS DIFFERENT. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR OUTCOME.
- Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- Since 2006
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- Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Gorton Law
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2013 –
Current
- Active civil litigation practice representing injured and disabled clients. AVVO rated 10 out of 10 (please see AVVO website for client testimonials), and member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. More information is available at www.GortonLaw.net.
- Litigation Attorney
- Private Practice
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2006 –
2013
- Special Deputy Prosecutor
- Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
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2006 –
2006
- Federal Clerkship
- The Honorable Robert Bryan (Federal Court)
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2005 –
2006
- Clerkship
- Aidikoff & Uhl
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2005 –
2005
- Clerkship
- FINRA (NASD) Dispute Resolution Center
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2004 –
2004
- Clerkship
- Steptoe & Johnson (London)
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2003 –
2003
- Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law
- J.D. (2005) | Juris Doctor (Law)
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2002
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2005 - Emphasis in Litigation and International Law
- Honors: Student Editor, American Bar Association’s Student Lawyer (National Journal)
- Activities: London Moot Court Team (Royal Courts of Justice), London Clerkship (Steptoe & Johnson)
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- Pepperdine University
- M.A. (2005) | Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR)
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2002
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2005 - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
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- University of Alaska – Anchorage
- M.S. (1997) | Master of Science in Psychology
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1996
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1997 - Honors: Academic Honors (4.0 GPA)
- Activities: Research and Teaching Assistant, Volunteer Therapist for Autistic Children
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- University of Alaska – Anchorage
- B.S. (1996) | Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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1993
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1996 - Honors: Leadership and Academic Honors
- Activities: Editor of Student Newspaper
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- Awards
- AVVO Rated 10 out of 10 (Superb)
- Avvo
- 2014
- Client’s Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2013
- Certificate of Professionalism (Four Week Jury Trial)
- Pierce County Superior Court
- 2013
- Life Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2010
- Certificate of Appreciation (Distinguished Service)
- American Bar Association
- 2003
- Academic and Leadership Honors (Graduation)
- University of Alaska
- 1996
- Professional Associations
- Washington State Association for Justice
- Eagle Member
- Current
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- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal Appellate Court
- Current
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- Western District of Washington
- Federal District Court
- Current
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- Washington Court of Appeals
- State Appellate Court
- Current
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- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Life Member
- Current
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Washington State Bar
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- Member
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2006 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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2003 –
Current -
- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- Member
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1996 –
Current -
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Member
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1996 –
Current -
- Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology
- Member
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1996 –
Current -
- Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
- Committee Member, Court Rules & Procedures Committee
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2014 –
2016 - Activities: Appointed by WSBA Board of Governors. Member of Evidence Rules Subcommittee.
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- Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
- Hearing Officer (Adjudicator for Disciplinary Hearings)
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2014 –
2015 - Activities: Appointed by Washington Supreme Court.
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- Publications
- Arbitrating Securities Claims
- PIABA Bar Journal
- 2006
- Bakay v. Yarns
- Judicial Opinion (Federal Court)
- 2006
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Mediate.com
- 2006
- Hansen v. Pierce County
- Judicial Opinion (Federal Court)
- July 28, 2006
- Allen v. RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.
- Judicial Opinion (Federal Court)
- May 9, 2006
- Arbitration Contracts / NASD
- PIABA National Position Paper
- 2005
- Attribution Theory / Conflict Management
- Mediate.com
- 2005
- Brokerage Firms’ Liability
- Practicing Law Institute, Securities Arbitration
- 2005
- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Gorton Law’s Website
- Contact & Address
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