Michael E. Ricketts

A Seattle native, Mike Ricketts received his undergraduate degree from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law. He focuses his practice on civil trial work including property and casualty insurance disputes and other commercial matters, and asbestos and other personal injury and product liability litigation.

He has considerable experience with fire claims and property losses involving product failure, electrical malfunction, or construction issues. He also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to appeals.

University of Washington School of Law

J.D. | Law

1979

Honors: Participant, Regional Mock Trial Advocacy Competition

Whitman College

B.A., Economics

1976

Partner, Board of Directors

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP

Current

Kingman, Peabody, Fitzharris & Ringer, P.S.

1986 - 2007

Burns & Ricketts, P.S.

1982 - 1986

Foulds, Felker, Johnson, McHugh, P.S.

1979 - 1982

Multi-Defendant Product Liability Claims: The Plaintiff’s Perspective

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association

Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook

Washington State Bar Association

AV Rated

Martindale Hubbell

Super Lawyer

Washington Law and Politics Magazine

2015-2019

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

Current

The Defense Research Institute

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Current

King County Bar Association

Member

Current

Oregon

Washington

9th Circuit

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington