Kenneth E. Hepworth

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Ken Hepworth is senior counsel in the Portland of WSHB. He is a trial attorney with over twenty years of litigation experience. Ken has handled hundreds of personal injury cases, including those involving spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and wrongful death. In addition, he has appeared and argued before all three divisions of the Washington State Court of Appeals. Ken's previous experience includes working as a senior trial attorney for a major insurance carrier.

Ken holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington.

In the News

•Employer Cleared of Liability in High Stakes Litigation on Appeal

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Complex Tort and Casualty
  • Product Liability
  • Construction
  • Insurance

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
205 S.E. Spokane Street, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97202
University Attended:
Western Washington University, B.A., 1985
Law School Attended:
Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 1990
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Washington; Oregon
Memberships:
Washington State Bar Association; King County Bar Association.
Birth Information:
Bremerton, Washington, July 8, 1961
Reported Cases:
Experience: Mendoza v. Neudorfer Engineering, Inc., 145 Wn. App. 146 (2008); Choi v. Roach, King County Superior Court, Case No. 18-2-10340-1 SEA (unreported): Defense of a personal injury claim arising from a motor vehicle collision. The trial lasted two weeks. Opposing counsel asked the jury for $8.3M. The jury's verdict was $70,000. There was no appeal; Employer Cleared of Liability in High Stakes Litigation on Appeal; 10.20.25
ISLN:
910302508

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/11 in Defense Litigation

    Ken has demonstrated the ability to practice in a very adversarial environment while still possession the necessary professionalism to be respected by both plaintiff and defense lawyers.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/11 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/11 in Personal Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/11 in Nursing Home Negligence

    Ken has opposed me on litigation matters and is of the highest ethical standards. His legal abilities are excellent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/24/11 in Personal Injury

    Ken is a very good lawyer. He is tough, but he is also fair. Working with him is a pleasure.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/24/11 in Personal Injury Defense

    Mr. Hepworth recently defended a very large personal injury case in which I was plaintiff's counsel. He is an extremely capable lawyer; at the top of the profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/24/11 in Personal Injury

    Unusually humble for such an accomplished attorney.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 07/25/11 in Insurance Litigation

    I met Ken when he defended a legal malpractice claim against a previous law firm I worked for, before I became a colleague at Lee Smart. Thus, I think I have the rather unique experience of seeing him as an attorney through the lens of a represented... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/28/11 in Insurance Litigation

    Ken Hepworth is a very knowledgeable lawyer with high ethical standards. He practices with the highest level of respect and professionalism. It is a pleasure to know and work with him.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/26/11 in Defense Litigation

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206-624-5944  Fax

www.wshblaw.com/professionals-kenneth-hepworth

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