Patrick Arthur Palace
Palace Law
PATRICK A. PALACE is the owner of Palace Law, a firm of workers' compensation and personal injury attorneys. Patrick was the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) 2013-2014. He is a member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (2014-present) that prepares and trains Bar leadership nationwide. Currently serving on the NCBP Executive Counsel. He is currently the co-chair of the 21st Century Lawyer NCBP committee. He chaired the WSBA Future of the Profession Committee 2013-2015. Additionally, he served on the WSBA Board of Governors from 2008 – 2011, the Washington Association of Justice Board of Governors for 9 years and was WSBA Treasurer 2010-2011.
In 2016, Palace Law was recognized by the Law 500 as one of the top 100 firms nationwide for its growth and innovation. Patrick was the first recipient of the “Service to the Legal Profession Award”, and has been chosen by the “National Trial Lawyers” as one of the Nation’s Top 100 trial lawyers. He was also named as one of the “Top Attorneys in Washington.”
Patrick produced and moderated two television programs: “The Peoples Law School" and "LawTalk". These programs provide consumers with information about our legal system and their rights and remedies. Thirty-three programs were produced.
Patrick is a dedicated practitioner of yoga. He has a daily meditation practice, writes about meditation and speaks nationally of the topics of mindfulness and the future of the legal profession.
Most recently, Patrick opened a winery, Sunken Cellars, whose 2016 vintage includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño and an Italian red blend (“Tesoro Rosso).(SunkenCellars.com)
Patrick is also a proud father who has a tendency to listen to his music (while drinking wine, and sometimes practicing yoga) louder than his non-rocker children would like.
- Workers' Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Washington
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- Managing Partner
- Palace Law Personal Injury Group, PSC
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- Managing Partner
- Palace Law Offices
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- Executive Producer/Moderator
- Peoples Law School
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- Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- J.D.
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- Premier 100 Trial Attorney
- American Academy of Trial Attorneys
- Nation's Top One Percent
- National Association of Distinguished Council
- Service to the Legal Profession
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Super Lawyer
- Washington Super Layers Magazine
- Chosen as one of the Nation's Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer College NW
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- American Bar Association
- Washington State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly
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- Activities: 1996, 1998, 1999
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- American Bar Association
- ABA/YLD Public Service Subgrant Recipient
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- Activities: Recipient of a grant in 1997 and 1998 to create and produce a series of public service television programs entitled LawTalk to be aired statewide.
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- Washington State Bar Association
- President
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- Law Fund (Legal Aid for Washington)
- Co-Chair on Pierce County Campaign for Equal Justice
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- The National Trial Lawyers
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- Activities: Emphasis in Workers Compensation and Personal Injury
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- Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors
- Governor, 6th Congressional District
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- Activities: Elected by peers to a 3-year term.
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- YMCA
- Branch Chair, Strong Kid's Campaign
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- Public Justice
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- Activities: Public Justice is America’s public interest law firm which protects people and the environment; holds the powerful accountable; challenges government, corporate, and individual wrongdoing; increases access to justice; combats threats to our justice system; and inspires lawyers and others to serve the public interest.
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- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Governors
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- American Bar Association
- Presented and argued a resolution to increase jury pay before the ABA/YLD national delegation. The resolution passed 94-33 and was adopted by the ABA.
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- American Bar Association
- Selected as a national program finalist for purposes of presenting the LawTalk program at the National ABA Convention in LaJolla, California
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- American Trial Lawyers Association
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- Washington State Association for Justice
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- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
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- Washington State Bar # 21396
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
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- Washinton State Association for Justice
- Liasion to the WSBA Board of Governors
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- Washington State Bar Association
- WSBA Treasurer
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Judicial Qualifications Comittee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Chair: Pierce County Peoples Law School
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Convention Planning Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Co-Chair Holly Ball
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- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
- Second Vice President: Judicial Relations
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Foundations of Freedom Task Force
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- Activities: Appointed by President Taylor to create and implement long term strategy to educate the public and protect the independence of the judiciary from destructive political forces
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- 2nd VP: Development Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- VP: Membership Committee
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- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
- Second Vice President: Development Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Member: New Members Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Secretary
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- American Bar Association
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Law Examiners Committee (Funded Position)
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- Wahsington State Association For Justice
- VP: CLE Committee
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Membership Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Executive Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Legislative Steering Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Chair: Public Affairs Committee ( Two Terms)
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Public Affairs Committee
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Medical-Legal Liaison Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Chair: New Members Committee
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- Bates Technical College's Legal Secretary/Assistant Advisory Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Board Member: 6th District Representative
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Liaison to the WSBA Board of Governors
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- American Bar Association
- Member Solo and Small Firm Committee
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Law Day 2000 Committee Member
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Co-Chair: Peoples Law School (statewide)
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Public Legal Education Workgroup Taskforce
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- American Bar Association
- Federal Emergency Management Agency-YLD Emergency Relief Legal Services Volunteer
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Chair: "LawTalk" Committee
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Member Long Range Planning Committee
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Member of the Superior Court Liaison Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Long Range Planning Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Chair: Speakers Bureau
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- Washington State Bar- Young Lawyers Division
- President
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- YMCA Mock Trial Program Committee
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Chair: WYLD State Convention CLE Committee
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- CLE Committee Member
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- Washington State Association for Justice
- Chair: Holly Ball Committee
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- President-Elect
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division
- Trustee Board
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division
- Chair: Continuing Legal Education Committee
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Board Liaison to Legislative Committee
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Board of Trustees 9th Congressional District
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Chair: Nominations and Awards Committee
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- Washington State Bar-Young Lawyers Division
- Member Legislative Committee
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Member Public Relations Committee
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- Article: Does Law Need Investors
- NW Lawyer
- Article: The Crystal Ball: What Does It Hold For You
- NW Lawyer
- Speaking Engagement: LLLT's and The Future of the Legal Profession
- Clio
- Article: Choosing Our Future
- NW Lawyer
- Article: Focusing on the Present
- NW Lawyer
- Website
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