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      Patrick Arthur Palace

      University Place, Washington
      31 years of experience

      Biography

      PATRICK A. PALACE is the owner of Palace Law, a firm of workers' compensation and personal injury attorneys. Patrick was the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) 2013-2014. He is a member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (2014-present) that prepares and trains Bar leadership nationwide. Currently serving on the NCBP Executive Counsel. He is currently the co-chair of the 21st Century Lawyer NCBP committee. He chaired the WSBA Future of the Profession Committee 2013-2015. Additionally, he served on the WSBA Board of Governors from 2008 – 2011, the Washington Association of Justice Board of Governors for 9 years and was WSBA Treasurer 2010-2011.

      In 2016, Palace Law was recognized by the Law 500 as one of the top 100 firms nationwide for its growth and innovation. Patrick was the first recipient of the “Service to the Legal Profession Award”, and has been chosen by the “National Trial Lawyers” as one of the Nation’s Top 100 trial lawyers. He was also named as one of the “Top Attorneys in Washington.”

      Patrick produced and moderated two television programs: “The Peoples Law School" and "LawTalk". These programs provide consumers with information about our legal system and their rights and remedies. Thirty-three programs were produced.

      Patrick is a dedicated practitioner of yoga. He has a daily meditation practice, writes about meditation and speaks nationally of the topics of mindfulness and the future of the legal profession.

      Most recently, Patrick opened a winery, Sunken Cellars, whose 2016 vintage includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño and an Italian red blend (“Tesoro Rosso).(SunkenCellars.com)

      Patrick is also a proud father who has a tendency to listen to his music (while drinking wine, and sometimes practicing yoga) louder than his non-rocker children would like.

      Practice Areas

      Workers' Compensation

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Washington, Since 1992

      Professional Experience

      Executive Producer/Moderator Peoples Law School

      Year: 1998 - 2004

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      Managing Partner Palace Law Offices

      Year: 1998 - Current

      Description:

      Managing Partner Palace Law Personal Injury Group, PSC

      Year: 2013 - Current

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      Professional Associations

      The National Trial Lawyers Member (2013 - Current)

      Washington State Association for Justice Member: New Members Committee (2000 - 2005)

      Washington State Bar Association Law Examiners Committee (Funded Position) (2002 - 2003)

      American Bar Association Member (1995 - 2004)

      Washington State Association for Justice Secretary (2003 - 2004)

      Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Second Vice President: Development Committee (2004 - 2005)

      Washington State Association for Justice VP: Membership Committee (2004 - 2005)

      Washington State Association for Justice 2nd VP: Development Committee (2005 - 2006)

      Washington State Bar Association Foundations of Freedom Task Force (2005 - 2007)

      Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Second Vice President: Judicial Relations (2006 - 2007)

      Wahsington State Association For Justice VP: CLE Committee (2002 - 2003)

      Washington State Association for Justice Co-Chair Holly Ball (2006 - 2007)

      Washington State Association for Justice Chair: Pierce County Peoples Law School (1998 - 2009)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Judicial Qualifications Comittee (2006 - 2009)

      Washington State Bar Association WSBA Treasurer (2010 - 2011)

      Washinton State Association for Justice Liasion to the WSBA Board of Governors (2011 - 2011)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Member (1991 - Current)

      Washington State Bar # 21396 Member (1992 - Current)

      Washington State Association for Justice CLE Committee Member (1996 - 1999)

      National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Member (1993 - Current)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Convention Planning Committee (1997 - 2009)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Membership Committee (2001 - 2002)

      Washington State Association for Justice Executive Committee (2001 - 2002)

      Washington State Association for Justice Legislative Steering Committee (2001 - 2002)

      Washington State Bar- Young Lawyers Division President (1998 - 1999)

      Washington State Association for Justice Chair: Speakers Bureau (1998 - 1999)

      Washington State Association for Justice Long Range Planning Committee (1998 - 1999)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Member of the Superior Court Liaison Committee (1998 - 1999)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division Member (1991 - 2000)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Member Long Range Planning Committee (1996 - 2000)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Chair: "LawTalk" Committee (1996 - 2000)

      American Bar Association Federal Emergency Management Agency-YLD Emergency Relief Legal Services Volunteer (1996 - 2000)

      Washington State Bar Association Public Legal Education Workgroup Taskforce (1998 - 2000)

      Washington State Association for Justice Co-Chair: Peoples Law School (statewide) (1998 - 2000)

      Washington State Bar Association Law Day 2000 Committee Member (1999 - 2000)

      American Bar Association Member Solo and Small Firm Committee (1999 - 2000)

      Washington State Association for Justice Liaison to the WSBA Board of Governors (1999 - 2000)

      Washington State Association for Justice Board Member: 6th District Representative (1999 - 2000)

      Bates Technical College's Legal Secretary/Assistant Advisory Committee Member (1996 - 2001)

      Washington State Association for Justice Chair: New Members Committee (2000 - 2001)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Medical-Legal Liaison Committee (2000 - 2001)

      Washington State Association for Justice Public Affairs Committee (1998 - 2002)

      Washington State Association for Justice Chair: Public Affairs Committee ( Two Terms) (2000 - 2002)

      Washington State Association for Justice Member (1993 - Current)

      YMCA Mock Trial Program Committee Member (1997 - 1999)

      American Trial Lawyers Association Member (1996 - Current)

      American Bar Association Presented and argued a resolution to increase jury pay before the ABA/YLD national delegation. The resolution passed 94-33 and was adopted by the ABA. (1999 - Current)

      American Bar Association Selected as a national program finalist for purposes of presenting the LawTalk program at the National ABA Convention in LaJolla, California (1998 - Current)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Member Public Relations Committee (1995 - 1996)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Member Legislative Committee (1993 - 1997)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Chair: Nominations and Awards Committee (1995 - 1997)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Board of Trustees 9th Congressional District (1995 - 1997)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Board Liaison to Legislative Committee (1995 - 1997)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division Chair: Continuing Legal Education Committee (1995 - 1997)

      Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division Trustee Board (1996 - 1998)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division President-Elect (1997 - 1998)

      Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer College NW Member (Current)

      Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division Chair: WYLD State Convention CLE Committee (1997 - 1999)

      American Bar Association Washington State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly (Current)

      Washington State Association for Justice Chair: Holly Ball Committee (1997 - 1998)

      American Bar Association ABA/YLD Public Service Subgrant Recipient (Current)

      Washington State Bar Association President (2013 - Current)

      Law Fund (Legal Aid for Washington) Co-Chair on Pierce County Campaign for Equal Justice (2013 - Current)

      Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors Governor, 6th Congressional District (2008 - Current)

      YMCA Branch Chair, Strong Kid's Campaign (2008 - Current)

      Public Justice Member (2002 - Current)

      Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors (1999 - Current)

      Publications

      Article: Thanks For A WYLD Time De Novo (1999)

      Article: More Than "A Civil Action": The Story That John Travolta Didn't Tell De Novo (1999)

      Article: Enjoy Life:Manage To Live De Novo (1999)

      Speaking Engagement: The Orthopedic Examination: Separating The Right from the Wrong Conference: IME's (2001)

      Speaking Engagement: WSTLA Convention (2000)

      Speaking Engagement: South Sound Year-End Smorgasbord CLE Part II: The New, The Tried, The Proven (2000)

      Speaking Engagement: Cross Examination of Defense Medical Examiners (2000)

      Article: We Put The Bang Back In The CLE: 2 Days, 7 CLE Credits, Two Lunches, Too Low of a Price and Too Much To Pack Into This Title De Novo (1999)

      WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Desk Book (2000)

      Atricle: Washington's WYLD Kingdom De Novo (1999)

      Article: LawTalk: TV For The Common Man Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News, De Novo, & Bar News (1997)

      Article: Just Say "No" to Defense Medical Examinations... or Maybe WSTLA Trial News (1998)

      Article: Taking A Stand De Novo & Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News (1998)

      Article: A Tale Of Two Fixities WSTLA Trial News (1997)

      Article: Your Loans, Your License, or Your Profession Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News & Washington Journal (1997)

      Speaking Engagement: Direct and Cross Examination Tips & Demonstration of a Chiropractic Exam Conference: WSTLA Annual Workers Compensation Seminar (1997)

      Speaking Engagement: Disability Ratings From Chiropractors: What are they Being Told? Conference: WSTLA Annual Workers Compensation Seminar (1997)

      Article: A Subjective Approach to Objective Findings WSTLA Trial News (1996)

      Qualified Immunity in the 1990's From The Defense Perspective:The Development of Qualified Immunity Since Graham vs. Connor (1992)

      Article: WSTLA TV Show Documents IME Abuses WSTLA Trial News (2001)

      Article: Alex, I'll Take WYLD Things For $500 Answer: Born To Be WYLD De Novo (1998)

      Speaking Engagement: What Is Ethical Marketing Tools and Techniques Conference: Successful Ethical Marketing (2002)

      Speaking Engagement: DME's Sham or Opportunity? Conference: Worker's Comp: Back to Basics (2001)

      Speaking Engagement: Winning With Multimedia Pleadings Conference: Strategies for the Information Age (2003)

      Article: Focusing on the Present NW Lawyer (2014)

      Article: Choosing Our Future NW Lawyer (2014)

      Speaking Engagement: LLLT's and The Future of the Legal Profession Clio (2015)

      Article: The Crystal Ball: What Does It Hold For You NW Lawyer (2015)

      Article: Inventing the Future NW Lawyer (2014)

      Article: Redefining the Practice of Law NW Lawyer (2014)

      Article: The Last Word NW Lawyer (2014)

      Article: Game Changers NW Lawyer (2013)

      Article: Getting What We Need to Succeed NW Lawyer (2013)

      Article: It's Time to Change the Conversation NW Lawyer (2013)

      Article: How Much Are You Willing to Give up for $125? The Hidden Costs of the Referendum WSBA Bar News (2012)

      Article: How Much Are You Willing to Pay for $125 WSBA Bar News (2012)

      Article: What If NW Lawyer (2014)

      Article: WSAJ Board Unanimously Opposes Anti-WSBA Referendum: Just Say No! WSAJ Trial News (2012)

      Article: Does Law Need Investors NW Lawyer (2015)

      Speaking Engagement: Using The Defense Medical Expert Conference: Damages To Achieve Money Justice (2003)

      Speaking Engagement: Helping The Worker Through Difficult Times (2003)

      Speaking Engagement: Using Video Technology at the BllA; Low Cost Powerpoint Presentations Conference: Strategies for the Information Age (2003)

      Article: Time Traveling to Cuba: Four Steps to Living the Havana Life WSBA Bar News (2012)

      WSTLA Automobile Accident Forms Book (2004)

      Speaking Engagement: Excluding Tencer with the Defenses' Best Case Conference: Tort Law Update (2002)

      Speaking Engagement: Creative Ethical Marketing on Different Budgets Conference: Sucessful Ethical Marketing (2006)

      Speaking Engagement: Using Evidence for Maximum Effect Conference: Learning the Evidence Dance (2008)

      Speaking Engagement: Top 10 Tips for Power Use of Word Conference: eTrial (2008)

      Article: Finding the Rule Book for Happy TPCBA Bar News (2011)

      Speaking Engagement: Winning With Multimedia Pleadings; Training For Trial Conference: Cutting Edge Trial Strategies (2005)

      Awards

      • Premier 100 Trial Attorney

        American Academy of Trial Attorneys 2015.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washinton Law & Policitics Magazine

        Note: Chosen by Washington Law and Politics magazine as a “Super Lawyer” representing top 4% of the Bar.

      • Nation's Top One Percent

        National Association of Distinguished Council 2015.0

      • Chosen as one of the Nation's Top 100 Trial Lawyers

        The National Trial Lawyers 2013.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2001.0

      • Rising Star

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2001.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2003.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2004.0

      • Washington Super Lawyer

        LexisNexis 2005.0

      • Outstanding Public Service Award

        American Bar Association 1999.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2005.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2006.0

      • Who's Who Plantiff's Personal Injury Lawyer

        Washington Law and Politics Magazine 2009.0

      • Recognition Award for service on the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Board of Trustees.

        Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2012.0

      • Outstanding Service Award

        Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2012.0

      • Top Attorney's in Washington

        Seattle Met Magazine 2013.0

        Note: Chosen as one of the “Top Attorneys in Washington.” Selected by peer recognition and professional achievement. Seattle Met Magazine (July edition).

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Super Lawyers Magazine 2013.0

        Note: Chosen by Washington Super Lawyers magazine as a “Super Lawyer” representing top 4% of the Bar.

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2002.0

      • Outstanding Community Service Award

        Washington Society of Association Executives 2003.0

      • Service to the Legal Profession

        Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association 2015.0

      • Rising Star

        Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2000.0

      • Super Lawyer

        Washington Super Layers Magazine 2014.0

      Education

      • Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D.

        Year: 1988 - 1991

      Address:

      4009 Bridgeport Way West, Suite B, University Place, WA 98466

      Fax:

      (253) 627-3095

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