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Pursuing Washington Yvonne M. Benson
Yvonne M. Benson

Yvonne M. Benson

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP

18 years of experience

Insurance Defense, Construction Law, Products Liability

Washington

Biography

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 children’s activities. View More ›



Practice Area

Insurance Defense
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation,
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Partner
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
Current

Education

Seattle University

J.D.

Seattle University
University of Washington - Tacoma campus

B.A.

University of Washington - Tacoma campus


Professional Associations

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS)

Member

Current

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS)
DRI

Member

Current

DRI
Delta Delta Delta House Corporation Board

Director

Current

Delta Delta Delta House Corporation Board
Washington State Bar Association

Member

Current

Washington State Bar Association
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Member

Current

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Websites & Blogs

website
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP Website


Social Media


Offices

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
600 University St #2100 Seattle, WA 98101
Toll-Free: (800) 240-5051
Telephone: (206) 676-7500
Cell: (206) 676-7586
Fax: (206) 676-7575
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
1201 Pacific Ave #2100 Tacoma, WA 98402
Toll-Free: (800) 240-5051
Telephone: (206) 676-7500
Cell: (206) 676-7539
Fax: (206) 676-7575



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