Atty. Kenneth B Gorton

Atty. Kenneth B Gorton

Kenneth Gorton is a trial attorney in Washington. He has represented hundreds of clients in Court, including teachers, veterans, firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty.

University Place University Place 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth B Gorton at a glance

Kenneth B Gorton is a Member based in University Place, Washington, practicing at Gorton Law. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (2006). Active member of Court Rules & Procedures Committee. Serands clients in University Place, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kenneth Gorton is a trial attorney in Washington
  • He has represented hundreds of clients in Court, including teachers, veterans, firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty
  • He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements
  • Mr. Gorton is rated 10 out of 10 (superb) by AVVO and recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine
  • He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in complex cases” exceeding one million dollars
  • Mr. Gorton's qualifications include a doctorate in law and master’s in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University, as well as a master's in psychology from the University of Alaska
  • He served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Robert Bryan, and then as a deputy prosecutor for Thurston County before entering private practice as a litigator
  • Mr. Gorton currently manages a busy law firm in University Place, Washington
  • Please visit our website at for more information

DISCLAIMER

  • EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND EACH OUTCOME IS DIFFERENT
  • PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR OUTCOME

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth B Gorton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth B Gorton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Kenneth B Gorton is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →

Wrongful Death

Kenneth B Gorton is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kenneth B Gorton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Kenneth B Gorton is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Kenneth B Gorton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in University Place are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kenneth B Gorton

Where is Kenneth B Gorton's law office located?
Kenneth B Gorton's law practice is located in University Place, Washington. The firm is Gorton Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth B Gorton handle?
Kenneth B Gorton focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Kenneth B Gorton practiced law?
Kenneth B Gorton has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
How can I contact Kenneth B Gorton for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2006

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