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Seattle Trial Lawyer
Gary L. Wolfstone, J.D.
garywolfstone@gmail.com
Education
Whitman College, A.B.(Economics, Summa Cum Laude)(Honors in Major Study)
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard Law School, J.D.
Employment
(1974-Present) ~ Self Employed: Law Offices of Gary L. Wolfstone
(Including therein a 5 year partner: Michael Ellickson)(Including "Of Counsel" with Reed, Longyear);
Language Studies
Finnish (Intro~10 weeks);
French (3 years);
English (native language)
Present Status
Seattle trial lawyer, Seattle, WA.
WSBA Present Status: Active Member 50 Years, Washington State Bar Association
Responsible positions held:
Editor, Seattle King County Bar Bulletin
Chairman, Publications Committee, Seattle King County Bar Association
Publications
(1) Antitrust Tying Arrangements: Fortner, FTC, and Statutory Remedies for Automobile Franchise Abuses
Gary L. Wolfstone - Oregon Law Review, Spring 1973, Vol 52, No. 3. (Pages 237-267)
(2) Alimony Taxation-The Contingency Doctrine Challenged
Gary L. Wolfstone - Harvard Journal on Legislation, 1971 - Sections 71 and 2151 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954
(3) The Japanese Economy in International Perspective, Book Review
Yasunobu Fuji and Gary L. Wolfstone, The Harvard International Law Journal, Volume 17, No. 3 (Summer 1976)
(4) Miranda A Survey of Its Impact,
Gary L. Wolfstone - The Prosecutor Magazine (1971)
(5) Ships Gear Malfunctions Maritime Injuries,
GaryL.Wolfstone -ATLA MASTERS AT WORK II (1985) Mid-Winter Convention, American Trial Lawyers Association
(6) BOOK: Surviving the Impact of a White Collar Criminal Investigation/Prosecution, 2022, http://www.wolfstonelaw.com/Amazing-October-1-2023.pdf
Volunteer and Pro bono Work
Most Recent:
Non Profit Corporation: Formation
Law School:
Harvard Law School: Ames Moot Court; Harvard Journals and Harvard
International Law Journal;
Early Pro bono work:
Seattle-King County Bar Association: Editor (Bar Bulletin) (1978); Chairman of
Publications Committee (1979);
(1978) ~ (2000) RCW 49.60: Discrimination Nonfee Cases.
Employment Discrimination Work
I had originated and tried to a conclusion a landmark race discrimination case in
the State of Washington (Haddix v. The Port of Seattle) with assistance in which the 12 person jury
awarded more money that we had chalked up in closing argument. The Port paid the verdict
and attorney's fees without filing any appeal. Subsequently, I handled dozens of
discrimination cases based on race, creed, religion, housing discriminatin, gender and
sexual orientation discrimination.
Important Skills
Teaching Credentials
o excellent writing and analytical skills;
o web designer and author for all articles in www.wolfstonelaw.com
o teaching Corporation law in an MBA program;
o teaching law in a CPA Exam Preparation Course;
o ability to understand scientific principles and methods;
o demonstrated ability to handle a substantial workload;
o excellent skills in courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with colleagues;
o a good sense of humor.
Leadership On the Job
1. Leading Change - Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People - Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen - Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions - Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Mr. Wolfstone has is honored for his 50 years of service!
Gary Wolfstone
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