Tyler K. Firkins

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Tyler K. Firkins: Attorney with Van Siclen Stocks & Firkins
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Tyler’s practice emphasizes representation of individuals against corporations and governmental entities in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, claims against Child Protective Services, medical malpractice, class actions, and employment law. Tyler has handled countless high-profile and landmark cases, including Durant v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 419 P.3d 400 (2018); Federal Way School Dist. No. 210 v. Vinson, 172 Wn.2d 756 (2011) and Bellevue John Does 1-11 v. Bellevue School Dist. #405,164 Wn.2d 199 (2008). Tyler also successfully prosecuted a case in which the largest award of sanctions in state history was affirmed on appeal in Roberson v. Perez, 123 Wn.App. 320 (2004). Tyler is married with three daughters.

In his free time, Tyler enjoys skiing, dirt biking and wakeboarding. Tyler also plays the banjo.

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Government Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Education Law
  • Constitutional Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Washington, B.S., Political Science, 1985
Law School Attended:
Seattle University Law School, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Washington; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; 2002, Oregon
Memberships:

Washington Association of Justice (WSAJ) EAGLE; Washington Employment Lawyers Association (WELA); King County Bar Association (KCBA); Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (TPBA)

Birth Information:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1963
ISLN:
911255537

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4.3/5.0 (5 reviews)
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  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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