BIOGRAPHY
Ian has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life. Following his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, Ian spent several years working for a major insurance carrier as a subrogation adjuster, liability adjuster, and liability supervisor. Afterward, he attended and graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. During law school, he was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society, and an Article Editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice.
In his free time, Ian enjoys staying active: hiking, playing basketball, going to the gym, and working on his abysmal golf game. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, family, friends, and two Spaniels. Ian and his wife recently relocated to Burien, Washington, and have been enjoying exploring local eateries and shops.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
EDUCATION
J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2020 magna cum laude
Honors and Activities: Seattle Journal of Social Justice – Article Editor, Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society), Bar Association Consumer Law Essay Winner (Publication Pending), Entertainment and Sports Law Association, CALI Award for Future Excellence: Forensics, Intramural Basketball Champion.
B.A. University of Washington, 2011
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, 2020-2021
Mix Sanders Thompson, Law Clerk, 2019-2020
Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Summer Associate, 2019
Farmers Insurance, Liability Claims Representative, 2014-2016