Patrick A. Trudell P.S. Experienced Trial Lawyer Takes On Insurance Companies Stands For Justice
EDUCATION
Newport High School 1969
University of Washington BA History 1974
Gonzaga University School of Law JD cum laude 1980 (Editor-in Chief 15 Gonzaga Law Review)
EMPLOYMENT
Law Clerk to James A. von der Heydt, Chief Judge, United States Federal District Court for the District of Alaska 1980-1982
Associate Attorney- Livengood, Silvernale, Carter & Tjossem (Kirkland Washington) 1982-1985
Partner- Trudell & Bowen (Kirkland, Washington) 1986-2001
Partner- Trudell, Bowen & Lingenbrink (Kirkland, Washington) 2001-2007
Partner- Kornfeld, Trudell, Bowen & Lingenbrink (Kirkland, Washington) 2007- present
ACHIEVEMENTS
Comment, Deadman’s Statute in Washington, 15 Gonzaga Law Review 501 (1980)
Article, Federal Practice in Alaska, Local Rules and Related Matters, 11 UCLA- Alaska Law Review 1 (1981)
Member- Gonzaga University Board of Advisors (1993-2006)
Frequent Continuing Legal Education Speaker on Personal Injury Practice 2002-present
Charter President Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown (2006-2007)
Board Member Kirkland Arts Center (2008-present)
Co-Editor-in-Chief Washington State Bar Association Automobile Accident Desk Book (2009)
BAR ASSOCIATIONS
Member- Washington State Bar Association (1980-present)
Member- Alaska State Bar Association (1981-present-inactive status)
Admitted to Practice Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1982)
Admitted to Practice United States Federal District Court Western Washington (1985)
Charter Member King County Superior Court Divorce Mediation Panel (1988-present)
Member King County Superior Court Arbitration Panel (1995-present)
Member American Association For Justice
Eagle Member Washington State Association For Justice (Ten Year Eagle)
ACTIVITIES
Family (wife, three children, one grand daughter), Golf, Biking, Hiking, Tai Chi, Reading & Travel
