Kenneth Gorton
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Kenneth Gorton
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
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney Gorton Law
Year: 2013 - Current
Description: 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
Year: 2006 - 2013
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Special Deputy Prosecutor Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Year: 2006 - 2006
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Federal Clerkship The Honorable Robert Bryan (Federal Court)
Year: 2005 - 2006
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Clerkship Aidikoff & Uhl
Year: 2005 - 2005
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Clerkship FINRA (NASD) Dispute Resolution Center
Year: 2004 - 2004
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Clerkship Steptoe & Johnson (London)
Year: 2003 - 2003
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Professional Associations
Washington Court of Appeals State Appellate Court (Current)
Washington State Association for Justice Eagle Member (Current)
Western District of Washington Federal District Court (Current)
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Committee Member, Court Rules & Procedures Committee (2014 - 2016)
Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology Member (1996 - Current)
Golden Key National Honor Society Member (1996 - Current)
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Member (1996 - Current)
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Hearing Officer (Adjudicator for Disciplinary Hearings) (2014 - 2015)
Washington State Bar  # 37597 Member (2006 - Current)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (2003 - Current)
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Appellate Court (Current)
Publications
Arbitrating Securities Claims PIABA Bar Journal (2006)
Brokerage Firms' Liability Practicing Law Institute, Securities Arbitration (2005)
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)
Awards
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Life Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2010.0
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AVVO Rated 10 out of 10 (Superb)
Avvo 2014.0
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Client's Choice Award
Avvo 2013.0
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Certificate of Professionalism (Four Week Jury Trial)
Pierce County Superior Court 2013.0
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Certificate of Appreciation (Distinguished Service)
American Bar Association 2003.0
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Academic and Leadership Honors (Graduation)
University of Alaska 1996.0
Education
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Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. (2005) | Juris Doctor (Law)
Year: 2002 - 2005
Honors: Emphasis in Litigation and International Law 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)
Year: 2002 - 2005
Honors: Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
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University of Alaska - Anchorage M.S. (1997) | Master of Science in Psychology
Year: 1996 - 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
Year: 1993 - 1996
Honors: Leadership and Academic Honors Activities: Editor of Student Newspaper
Certifications
- Mediation (2-Year Master's Degree in Negotiations / Mediation): Pepperdine University
Websites
http://www.gortonlaw.net
Gorton Law's Website
Gorton Law
4113 Bridgeport Way West, Suite D, University Place, WA 98466
(253) 292-1958