Dean Standish Perkins

Dean Standish Perkins founded a Washington personal injury practice serving Issaquah and surrounding communities. He represents people affected by serious accidents, including motor vehicle collisions, premises liability incidents, and wrongful death. His experience spans thousands of personal injury cases handled through settlement, arbitration, or trial. His practice emphasizes helping injured clients understand the legal process and pursue available remedies.

Perkins earned a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 1985 and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1982. He was admitted in Washington in 1986. His educational background supports the factual investigation, legal evaluation, and advocacy required for personal injury litigation. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law, helping teach advanced personal injury litigation.

He has practiced personal injury law since 1986, working on cases that require investigation, negotiation, arbitration, and courtroom advocacy. The firm’s practice includes car, motorcycle, and boating accidents, unsafe property conditions, and wrongful death claims. Perkins has handled matters involving significant injuries and has also invested time in mentoring newer lawyers. His teaching reflects continued engagement with how personal injury cases are prepared and presented.

Dean Standish Perkins participates in the Washington State Association for Justice and has supported the development of younger attorneys through mentorship connected with Seattle University School of Law. He combines many years of injury litigation with an interest in legal education and professional development. His practice focuses on client service during difficult periods, when careful case preparation and clear advice can help individuals evaluate options for recovery.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Dean Standish Perkins & Associates
• Member, Washington State Bar Association (1986-Present)
• Member, Washington State Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Seattle University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California at Berkeley
  B.A. (1982, Major: Political Science)

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