Paul W. Whelan

 

Paul Whelan successfully blends his knowledge of engineering and medicine with compassion for clients. The result is a long list of victories for people who have experienced life-changing events.

In his decades of handling complex cases, Paul also has established relationships with experts in many areas. These deep resources help Paul build thorough, convincing arguments on behalf of his clients.

Paul is a frequent speaker to legal and medical groups on product liability, toxic torts, structured settlements, occupational and environmental disease, patient rights and physician responsibilities.

Education

  • University of Washington, J.D., 1967
  • University of Washington, B.A., 1962

Outside the Office

Paul is a boater who spends time on land watching his kids play sports.

Contact Paul

paulw@stritmatter.com or 206-448-1777

Awards & Acheivements

  • Listed in “The Best Lawyers in America, 2001 to present
  • 10 out of 10 AVVO rating
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year, American Board of Trial Advocates, Washington Chapter, 2004
  • Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics
  • Law Clerk to Chief Justice Robert C.Finley, Washington State Supreme Court,1967-68
  • Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell

Memberships

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington State Association for Justice (formerly WA State Trial Lawyers Association)
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
  • Attorneys Information Exchange Group
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Public Justice (formerly Trial Lawyers for Public Justice)
Paul W. Whelan

Practice Areas

Examples of Paul's Work

Presentations & Articles

Contact Paul at 206-448-1777

Products Liability
Products Liability
by Paul Whelan
published July, 2009

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

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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