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Yvonne Benson
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WA
β¨ About
About Yvonne Benson
Ms. Benson focuses her practice on civil trial litigation in claims involving bodily injury and medical conditions, construction injuries, premises liability, product liability, real estate and neighbor disputes, automobile related lawsuits, retail and hospitality, and business litigation. She possesses extensive litigation experience, personally defending or prosecuting well over five hundred cases throughout the state of Washington. Yvonne has successfully tried cases in front of juries and courts throughout the State of Washington. Yvonne also has extensive experience in depositions, mediations, and arbitration. Her appellate work includes successful appeals to the Washington State Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court.
In addition to her day-to-day work, Yvonne works to serve the community in several capacities, including serving as the President of the Board of Directors for New Beginnings, an organization that works to put an end to domestic violence. Yvonne also volunteers her time to provide pro bono legal services to unaccompanied minor children in asylum applications and related proceedings.
Yvonne is married with two children, ages nine and six. She enjoys skiing with her family, traveling, and being an active participant in her childrenβs activities.
βοΈ Practice Areas
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Products Liability
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Construction Law
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Insurance Defense
Credentials & Experience
π Education
Seattle University
J.D.
University of Washington - Tacoma campus
B.A.
π Bar Admissions
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
Member
Member
Washington and King County Women Lawyers
Member
Member
Member
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS)
Member
Member
Member
DRI
Member
Member
Member
Delta Delta Delta House Corporation Board
Member
Director
Member
New Beginnings Benefit Luncheon
Member
President, Board of Directors
Member
πΌ Professional Experience
Partner
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP Current