Andrew Schwarz
Creative and Tenacious Legal AdvocatesAs a founder and principle of the Schwarz~Garrison Law Firm I am committed to providing the highest quality representation to our clients. We listen to our clients and we pursue their goals tenaciously. Recent Verdicts: State v. Gipson: Assault Charge: Not Guilty, Self Defense: $256,000 in fees and costs reimbursed to client by the court following verdict. Dunakin v. Ronngren: Dog Bite: $229,015.73 jury verdict for plaintiff. Rollins and Hendershot v. King County Metro: Assault on Metro Bus: $250,000 Jury Verdict for plaintiffs, On appeal, plaintiffs were able to make new law in this complex area. See Rollins v. King County Metro Transit (Wash. Ct. App. Div. I, January 20, 2009).
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- White Collar Crime
- Complex Litigation
- Mediation and Collaborative Dissolution
- Creative Family Law Solutions
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Washington
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- 9th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- The Schwarz ~ Garrison Law Firm
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- Instructor, Continuing Education
- University of Washington
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- Partner
- The Law Office of Andrew Schwarz
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- Adjunct Professor of Law
- Seattle University School of Law
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- Staff Attorney
- The Defender Association
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- Law Clerk
- Judge Marsha J. Pechman
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- Seattle University
- J.D. (1987) | Law
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- Honors: Faculty Scholar Award for Excellence, 1987 Dean's List Academic Scholarships each year
- Activities: Director, Affirmative Action, Learning Resource Center
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- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Speaker
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- Collaborative Professionals of Washington
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- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Member
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- King County Collaborative Law
- Board of Directors
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- Washington State Bar # 17303
- Member
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- New Approaches to Domestic Violence Cases, 2003, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Chelan
- Domestic Violence in Family Law, 2005
- Territorial Jurisdiction and Arrest Powers in Washington, 2009, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Seminar Co-Chair, Defending the Indefensible, 2007, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Car Searches, Suppression of Evidence, 2007
- Professional Mediation Training
- Pierce County Alternative Dispute Center
- Collaborative Training
- King County Collaborative Lawyers
