BIOGRAPHY
Ian litigates cases in state and federal courts throughout the state of Washington. Ian represents plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving insurance coverage, serious personal injury, business and commercial disputes, real property, and employment issues. Ian has experience handling all aspects of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeals. He has successfully argued and briefed numerous motions for summary judgment and obtained favorable arbitration results for clients.
He is licensed to practice in all Washington state courts, Western District of Washington, Eastern District of Washington, and Ninth Circuit.
Ian is a proud lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest. Following his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, Ian spent several years working for a large national insurer, working as a subrogation adjuster, liability adjuster, and liability supervisor, gaining valuable first-hand experience in the insurance industry.
Ian graduated from Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude, where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, and an Article Editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice.
Ian and Kristal, his wife and better half, live in Burien, Washington, where they spend their days chasing around their two young children, Lydia and Grant, and dogs, Winston and Gus. Ian enjoys hiking, working out, playing basketball, and reading in his limited free time.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
EDUCATION
J.D., Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude
Honors and Activities:
- Seattle Journal of Social Justice – Article Editor
- Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- Year End Award Achievement Scholarship Recipient
- Bar Association Consumer Law Essay Winner
- CALI Award for Future Excellence Recipient
- Intramural Basketball Champion.
B.A. University of Washington
JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Washington State
United States District Court, Western District of Washington
United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth District
PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Wathen, Leid, Hall & Rider, Associate Attorney
Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Summer Associate
National Insurance Company Subrogation Claims Adjuster, Liability Claims Adjuster, and Liability Claims Supervisor 2013-2017