Kenneth R. Friedman

Ken Friedman has been a passionate and innovative trial lawyer for over 35 years.  Starting as a Public Defender in Seattle in 1987, Friedman has been lead attorney in over 100 jury trials.  Exuding an unflappable and calming presence in the courtroom, Ken is trusted by judges and juries as he guides his clients through the litigation process, enabling them to meaningfully participate and understand each step along the way.

Ken is a member and past president of the Damage Attorneys Round Table (DART), an elite invitation-only group comprised of the top 30 trial attorneys in Washington representing injured people. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) . He has the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale Hubble, recognizing the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards.

Ken is licensed to practice in the following courts:

State Courts
            Washington
            Alaska
            Montana
            Oregon
            Kentucky

Federal Courts
            United State Supreme Court
            United States Courts of Appeals, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits
            United States District Courts
                        Eastern District of Washington
                        Western District of Washington
                        District of Oregon
                        District of Alaska
                        District of Montana
                        Eastern District of Kentucky

Some of Ken’s notable verdicts include:

Heit v. Pharmacia LLC, a recent King County $165,082,000 verdict for 8 teachers and staff of a school contaminated by Monsanto’s PCBs,

Greenberg v. UnumProvident, $2,950,000 Verdict for bad faith denial of disability benefits — US District Court, Phoenix, Arizona

MKB Constructors v. Zurich, $2,357,906 Verdict for bad faith denial of benefits under builder’s risk policy — US District Court, Seattle, Washington

Dello v. Holland America Line, Elderly woman suffered brain injury when struck by door on cruise ship. She was awarded $1.3 Million by jury in the first federal jury trial conducted entirely by Zoom in Washington state

Danials v. AP Assurance, $3,829,277 Verdict for bad faith delay of settlement of malpractice claim — Jefferson County Circuit Court, Louisville

Harmon v. Hughes, $6,291,379 verdict against chiropractors who failed to refer patient with bleeding brain to medical doctor — Superior Court, King County

Monzon v. Kitsap County, $5.6 Million settlement reached on last day of 5 week trial against County for pedestrians injured in crosswalk accident. Poor lighting contributed to accident. — Superior Court, Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington

November 4, 2022, Panelist, Connecticut Bar Foundation, Quinnipiac University School of Law, The 12th John A. Speziale Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Symposium, Is Virtual Justice Just?.

2020, Panelist, Covid, The Court and the Future of the Jury Trial, a seminar provided by the Online Courtroom Project (OCP) and National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA)

2020, Great Trials Podcast Episode 090: Ken Friedman and David Roosa, Margaret Dallo v. Holland America Line N.V. LLC.

2017, Using the Bad MMPI/neuropsychology Report Against the Defense, Cutting Edge Techniques For Helping Your TBI Client.

2016, How to Survive and Thrive in First Year of Practice, Effective Use of Lay Witnesses to Prove Damages.

2015, Washington State Association for Justice, Trying an IFCA Case and Enhanced Damages.

2014, Winning your IFCA Battle, Federal Court Removal and Remand Issues.

2009, Washington State Association for Justice Annual Insurance Law CLE Spokane and Tacoma, Punitive Damages and the Insurance Fair Conduct Act.