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Michael R. McKinstry

Since 1975 Mike has focused his practice on civil litigation in bench and jury trials. During the 1980's he served as a District Court Judge Pro Tem and presided over civil and criminal matters.

Mike joined the firm in 1990 as chair of our litigation group and continues to serve in that capacity. From 1998-2003 he served as the firm's managing partner.

Mike has extensive experience in federal court and throughout the state courts of Washington and many other states. He has successfully handled hundreds of civil suits in a broad range of subject matters including business, major injury and death cases, construction, real estate, constitutional and estate.

Whether representing a business or an individual, plaintiff or defendant, Mike's experience and understanding of the litigation process allow him to provide clients with sound legal judgment that focuses on efficiency and the right result.

Mike has consistently been rated Super Lawyer by his peers in the Washington Law and Politics annual survey.

Areas of Practice

Education

1971-BA University of Washington
1975-JD with distinction, Seattle University School of Law

 Michael McKinstry


Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC
Market Place Tower
2025 First Avenue, Penthouse A
Seattle, WA 98121-3125
(206) 682-0565 - phone
(206) 625-1052 - fax
mmckinstry@elmlaw.com

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Admissions

Washington 1975
United States Court of Appeals; Ninth Circuit
United States District Courts:
Western District of Washington
Eastern District of Washington

Admitted pro hac vice
Alaska (state)
California (federal)
Georgia (federal
Illinois (federal)
Montana (state and federal)
Nebraska (state)
Texas (federal)

State Court Trials and Court Appearances
Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Jefferson, King, Mason, Pierce, Thurston, Snohomish and Whatcom

Professional and Community Involvement

Mike participates with non-profits and has traveled to a number of developing countries including extensive travel with East West Outreach in Romania where he has spoken in churches, remote villages, gypsy communities and prisons.

He and his wife Claudia enjoy finding time with their three adult children, traveling to visit their two grandsons and are enjoying the arrival of their first granddaughter. They also enjoy their time at home, where over the years they have had more than 15 young men and women (some out of prison, many off the streets) live with them.