Ray W. Kahler

 

About half of Ray Kahler's time is spent researching and writing briefs for a variety of cases at both the trial court and appellate levels. His thorough and thoughtful approach ensures that he and the firm's attorneys are well prepared for every case. Ray says the most rewarding aspect of his work is building relationships with clients.

At Harvard Law School, Ray received the Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law from the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law and the Bureau of National Affairs.

Education

  • Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996 (Harvard Law Review)
  • University of Puget Sound, B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1993

Outside the Office

In his spare time, Ray plays the clarinet. He also serves on the board of directors for the local 7th Street Theatre and was president of the board of directors of Evergreen Counseling Center.

Contact Ray

ray@stritmatter.com or 1-800-540-7364

Memberships

  • Grays Harbor County Bar Association (president, 1999-2001)

  • Grays Harbor Roundtable,Washington State Trial Lawyers Association(chair,1997-2002) Washington State Bar Association Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Ray W. Kahler

Practice Areas

Examples of Ray's Work

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Contact Ray at 1-800-540-7364


Recent Pacific Northwest Injury Law Advocate Blog Headlines

Think About This the Next Time You Look at a Wine Bottle

Posted on 30 January 2012

SKWC attorney, Ray Kahler, recently wrote an article for Trial News. In brief, Ray discusses the importance of adopting safer... Read more


Super Lawyer's National Blog Spotlights Karen Koehler & Her Blog

Posted on 19 January 2012

SKWC's very own Karen Koehler continues to gain recognition far and wide for her unique brand of blogging. Super Lawyers... Read more


Parents of 2 Year Old Who Died from Tylenol Sue Johnson & Johnson

Posted on 13 January 2012

On July 22, 2010, Daniel and Katy Moore of Ellensburg, Wash., say they gave their 2-year-old son, River Moore, Very Berr... Read more


Steven C. Gonzalez, Newest WA Supreme Court Justice Sworn in

Posted on 10 January 2012

A little bit of history was made yesterday, as Steven C. Gonzalez was sworn in as the newest Washington State Supreme Court j... Read more


Recent SKWC Spinal Cord Injury Blog Headlines

The story of Toby Forrest

Posted on 6 November 2011

A young musician named Toby had a diving accident.  He became a C5 quadriplegic.  This movie tells Toby's inspirat... Read more


Being paralyzed doesn't mean being pain free

Posted on 4 October 2011

22 years ago, Kurt Gengenbach became a C4 quadriplegic during a senior high school hockey game.  He went in for a ... Read more


Sponataneous recovery after SCI

Posted on 25 September 2011

Almost all people who sustain a SCI show some recovery of motor function below the initial spinal injury level. The spontaneo... Read more


Doctors told her parents she wouldn't live past age 14

Posted on 22 September 2011

Janet Barnes was born with a broken neck in 1928.  Doctors told her parents she wouldn't live past age 14.  Janet m... Read more