Since 2007, Dan N. Fiorito, III has worked exclusively as a trial lawyer in state and federal court in the areas of plaintiff's personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights. He uses his years of experience in the trenches to advocate on behalf of those injured by the negligence of others, and to defend individuals facing criminal charges. As a former prosecutor for Pierce County, Dan learned the criminal justice system while gaining extensive courtroom experience. This experience, coupled with years of private criminal defense work, have given him the necessary background to represent those in need of a criminal defense attorney.
After leaving the Prosecutor's Office, Dan worked for a private firm in Seattle defending physicians and hospitals involved in negligence lawsuits. He worked with healthcare professionals, risk managers, and insurance adjusters to evaluate and defend against personal injury claims. He uses this experience now as a plaintiff's attorney to pursue justice on behalf of his injured clients.
His unique background in both civil and criminal trial work is put to work daily to improve the lives of his clients. Dan has built a successful personal injury and criminal practice on the simple goal of achieving justice for one client at a time. He takes pride in getting to know his clients so he can develop their case in a way that will lead to the best result for them. Dan has succeeded on behalf of his clients for claims involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, discrimination, fraud, police misconduct and other various forms of negligence involving schools, government entities, and financial institutions.
Mr. Fiorito received his B.A. from Seattle University and his J.D. magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. He is a member of the King County Bar Association (KCBA), the Washington State Bar Association, and the Washington State Association of Criminal Defense. He is also an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association For Justice, and served as co-chair of the KCBA Judicial Candidate Review Committee. Dan has summited Denali, North America's highest mountain.
Bar Admissions
Washington State Bar, 2003
U.S. District Court - Western District of Washington
United States Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
Education
J.D. - Seattle University School of Law, 2003
B.A. - Seattle University, 1998
Professional Associations
WSBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Section
King County Bar Association
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Washington State Bar Association
Washington State Association For Justice, Eagle Member since 2008
Awards
Rising Star - Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Volunteer of the Month - Housing Justice Project
Invited Member - The Order of Barristers
