Our Attorneys at Carter & Fulton P.S. in Everett, WA

Brad Fulton

Bio

Owner/Shareholder

Location: Everett, Washington

Phone:

(425) 258-3538

Fax: (425) 339-2527

Mr. Fulton graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington State University in 1985 and from the University of Washington School of Law in 1988.

Brad is admitted to practice by the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon Bar Association (via reciprocity), United State District Courts, Western and Eastern Districts, United States Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit), and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Fulton dedicates much time to bettering his profession, having served on the Board of Governors of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)—formerly the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA)—a 2,600 member volunteer plaintiff’s lawyer association, since 1995 and served as the WSAJ President during 2009–2010.

Mr. Fulton has also been invited to speak at and/or chair more than 30 Continuing Legal Education seminars on various legal topics, including in the states of Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Idaho, and Quebec, Canada.

Mr. Fulton was also named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics magazine in both 1999–2000 and 2000–2001 and as a “Super Lawyer” (top 4–5% of lawyers in the state as voted by one’s peers) by the same publication each year 2001 through present. In 2006–2007, Mr. Fulton was also voted by his peers as being among the “Top 40” Washington “Super Lawyers” in the personal injury field.

Brad also received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an “AV” rating in 1998, a rating again based upon evaluations by one’s peers, and also carries a 10/10 rating with AVVO.

Mr. Fulton has also served the larger legal community via his involvement in several legal publications, serving as the primary editor of (1) the WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Desk book (1999), an 1,800 page, two-volume “how to” manual for the automobile accident lawyer sold throughout Washington and Oregon, and authored or co-authored six separate chapters in the publication; (2) the WSTLA Pleadings and Motions Practice CD-ROM Handbook (2003), a compilation of motions and pleadings used regularly by personal injury and plaintiff’s lawyers, which is also sold around the state (and also contributed approximately 40 forms to the same); and (3) the WSAJ Motor Vehicle Collision Litigation Deskbook (2010), an update to the original WSTLA Auto Deskbook. In the latest publications, Mr. Fulton also authored a new chapter on Minor Settlements. Brad also served as editor of the WSTLA/WSAJ Trial News, WSAJ’s monthly publication which goes out to all WSAJ members, judges around the state, and to many legislators, and has had more than 40 articles published in this state-wide publication.

Finally, Brad is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization whose membership is limited to lawyers who have secured $1,000,000(+) results for their clients.

Brad resides in Seattle with his wife, Danielle, and two children, Hunter and Lauren.

In his spare time, Brad enjoys volunteering on behalf of WSAJ, playing golf, attending Seattle Mariners games and other sporting events, playing recreational softball, participating in fantasy football, hunting, and actively participating in the lives of his children.

Areas of Practice

80% Automobile Crash Injury Litigation, Including Paralysis, Brain Injuries, Other
3% Wrongful Death Caused by Wrongful Conduct of Others
2% Semi-Truck/Logging Truck/Motorcycle/Scooter Accidents
3% Dangerous/Unsafe Product Claims
3% Construction Site Injury Claims
2% Roadway Construction Claims (Involving State and Contractors)
5% Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Fair Conduct Claims
2% Medical, Legal, and Professional Negligence Claims

Litigation Percentage

50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admission

Bar Admissions

Washington, 1988
Oregon, 2004
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington, 1990
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1990
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Washington, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1990
U.S. Supreme Court, 1995

Education

University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington
- J.D. – 1988
- Honors: With Honors
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
- B.A. cum laude – 1985
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
- Honors: 3.88 GPA
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Minor: Political Science

Published Works

WSTLA Pleadings and Motion Practice CD-ROM Handbook, WSTLA, September, 2003
WSTLA Pleadings and Motions Practice CD-ROM Handbook, Contributing Author, WSTLA
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, WSTLA
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, “Legal Advertising: An Overview”, Volume I, Chapter 1 (A), 2000
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, “Contacting the Insurance Carriers: The Basics”, Volume I, Chapter 10, 2000
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, General Duty to Use Reasonable Care, Volume I, Chapter 14(a), 2000
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, “Rear-end Accidents”, Volume I, Chapter 14(b), 2000
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, “When to Attempt Settlement and Preparation of the Settlement Demand”, Co-Author, Volume I, Chapter 16, 2000
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, “Claims by Passengers”, Co-Author, Volume 1, Chapter 14(h)
“Plaintiffs Perspective”, KCBA’s Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, Co-Author/Editor, 1997
40 Articles in the WSTLA Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 1994–Present

Representative Cases

Taylor v. Baseball Club of Seattle (Seattle Mariners), 132 Wn.App.32 (2006) (WA COA, Div. I 2006)

Classes/Seminars

“Handling Insurance Claims Arising from Automobile Collisions: What to do First”, WSTLA Insurance Law Basics, October 6, 1994
1995 Annual Meeting & Convention – Convention Chair, Whistler Resort, Whistler Village, Canada, August 3, 1995
Medicine for Lawyers Seminar Chair, Washington State Convention Center (Seattle), October 4, 1997
“Law Office Management: Maximizing the Use of Your Time”, WSTLA Making the Most of What You Got Sea-Tac Red Lion Hotel (Sea-Tac), December 20, 1996
“Mandatory Arbitration: Is it Ethical to ‘Hold Back'”, WSTLA Cost Effective Litigation Sea-Tac Red Lion Hotel (Sea-Tac), February 28, 1997
“Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Strategies for Managing and Litigating the Exclusively Chiropractic Case”, WSTLA Lost in the MIST of LIST – Part II, Washington State Convention & Trade Center (Seattle), March 12, 1998
“Subrogation: After Mahler/Fisher”, Telephonic CLE Seminar Presenter, WSTLA, November 19, 1998
Seminar Chair and Speaker, “How to Hammer Allstate”, Landmark Hotel – Tacoma and Spokane, WA, February 18, 1999 – April 22, 1999
Speaker, “After Fisher v. Allstate: Intervention/Participation by the UDVI Carrier in the Underlying Third-Party Action”, June 25, 1999
Co-Chair and Speaker, “PIP (Perpetual Institutionalized Procrastination) Claims: Your Client Should Get What They Paid For”
“To Attend or Not Attend the PIP Termination Exam: The Implications”, Washington State Convention & Trade Center (Seattle), November 11, 1999
“Hot CLE Class: Hammering Allstate”, The National Law Journal, December 13, 1999
Seminar Speaker, “How to Hammer Allstate”, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Boise, Idaho, February 18, 2000
“The Allstate Task Force”
Seminar Speaker, “Subrogation & Liens: Who Else Gets Paid When the Case Settles”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), March 24, 2000
“PIP Setoffs in UIM Policies: Does Mahler Apply?”, Washington State Convention & Trade Center
“How to Hammer Allstate IF’ Seminar”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), April 7, 2000
“The Allstate Task Force: What WSTLA is Doing for You”
Seminar Co-Chair, “Auto Cases”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), September 29, 2000
WSTLA Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook – Debut, Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seminar Speaker, “How to Hammer Allstate”, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (NMTLA), Albuquerque, NM, September 22, 2000
“Outside the Courtroom: Making Allstate Accountable for Its Abuses”
Speaker, “Subrogation: Disaster Avoidance Strategies & Reducing the Payback”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), April 11, 2001
“What to Do When the First and Third-Party Insurers are the Same”, “Long Road Ahead for Injured Dancer”, The Seattle Times, March 19, 2001
“Auto Cases at Dawn”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), August 3, 2001
“Time Saving Discovery Tips”, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, WSTLA, 2001
“Depositions: Moving Your Case to Resolution”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), December 12, 2001
“Deposing the Defendant Driver”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
“How to Handle an Automobile Accident Case in Washington”, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), February 21, 2002 – February 22, 2002
One Hour Presentation to Oregon Trial Lawyers, World Trade Center, Portland, Oregon
“Auto Cases: Dilemmas and Strategies for the New Millennium”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), April 25, 2002
“When PIP Handling Impacts the Underlying Negligence Case . . .”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Seminar Co-Chair, “Professional Liability”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), August 3, 2002
WSTLA Convention (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
“How to Hammer Farmers (and Other Allstate Clones)”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), March 27, 2003
“Combating Ridiculous Defenses”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
“Cost Effective Evidence: Use of Doctor Declarations”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
“U1M Issues: Revelation of UTM Limits”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
“Trial Skills in the Courtroom”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), March 29, 2003
“Demonstration and Presentation re: Cross-Examination of the Defense Biomechanical Engineer”, Seattle University School of Law
“Nuts and Bolts of the PI Practice”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), June 12, 2003
“Initiating Representation: Opening and Organizing the File”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
“Motions Practice”, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), September 26, 2003
Co-Chair and Speaker: Topic: “Motions in Limine”, Washington State Convention and Trade Center
“Advanced Minors’ Settlement Guardian ad Litem Program, King County Bar Association/WSTLA, December 4, 2003
Speaker/Panel Member: “Subrogation and Liens”, Westin Hotel
“Using the Complaint as Weapon in MAR Cases”, Washington Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), June 23, 2004
The Luvera Seminar, Dolce Skamania Lodge (WSTLA 2004 Annual Convention), 2004
Co-Chair and Speaker, WSTLA 2004 Annual Convention, Dolce Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, Washington, June 22, 2004 – June 25, 2004
“Joint and Several Liability” 2004 Mandatory Training for the King County SPR 98.16W SGAL Registry King County Bar Association, Plymouth Congregational Church, October 8, 2004
“Major League Baseball’s Other Black Eye: Spectator Injuries …”

Honors and Awards

Named as one of “Washington’s Top 40 Personal Injury Super Lawyers” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2004 – 2008
Superb: Highest Possible Rating (10/10) from Website Which Rates Washington Lawyers, 2007
Recipient: Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), 2007
“2007 President’s Award” in Recognition, WSTLA, 2007
Named: President-Elect of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 2008 – Present
Named: President-Elect of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, WSTLA Presidency
Named “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2005 – Present
“Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics, 2005
“Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics, 2004
Named as “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics, 2003
Named as “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2002
Named as “Super Lawyer” (Top 4% of Lawyers in the State) by Washington Law & Politics, 2001
Martindale-Hubbell AV rating (Highest Rating) from Peers, 1998
Twice Named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 1999 – 2000
Twice Named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2000 – 2001
Nominated: Washington State Bar Association’s 2008 “Professionalism Award”, 2008
Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum (Limited to Lawyers Who have Achieved), 2000
Named: The National Registry of Who’s Who, 2000
Named: Strathmore ‘s Who’s Who, 2000
Named: International Who’s Who of Professionals, 2000
Named: Who’s Who–American Registry of Professionals, 2001
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1985
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1985
Outstanding Criminal Justice Student (Wash. State Univ.), 1985
Sigma Chi Fraternity (Life Loyal Sig), 1982 – 1985
AAJ Moot Court Competition Finalist, Univ. of WA School of Law, 1988
Founder, Executive Committee, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ), Washington State Committee, 1995
Case Selection, Committee Chair, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ), Washington State Committee, 1995 – 2000
WSTLA Eagle Contributor, 1992 – Present
WSTLA Heath Care Access Task Force, 1993
WSTLA Holly Ball Silent Auction Chair, 1993
WSTLA 1995 Annual Convention – Chair (Whistler, B.C., Canada), 1995
WSTLA – Development Committee, 1995
WSTLA – Development Committee, 2003
WSTLA – CLE Committee, 1996 – 2003
WSTLA – CLE Committee, 2006 – Present
WSTLA – Served on Board of Governors of WSTLA, 1995 – Present
WSTLA – 7th Congressional District Representative, 1995 – 1996
WSTLA – 2nd V.P. CLE, 1996 – 1997
WSTLA – Vice President – CLE, 1997 – 1998
WSTLA – 2nd V.P. – Membership, 1998 – 1999
WSTLA – Membership Committee, 1998 – 2000
WSTLA – Allstate Task Force, 1999 – 2001
WSTLA – Long Range Planning Committee, 1997
WSTLA – Long Range Planning Committee, 1999 – 2002
WSTLA – Allstate Task Force Chair, 1999 – 2001
WSTLA – Executive Committee Member, 1999 – 2001
WSTLA – Executive Committee Member, 2005 – 2007
WSTLA – Vice President – Finance, 1999 – 2000
WSTLA – Finance Committee, 1999 – 2000
WSTLA – Finance Committee, 2000 – 2001
WSTLA – Finance Committee, 2002 – 2003
WSTLA – Finance Committee, 2002 – 2003
WSTLA – Finance Committee, 2004 – 2005
WSTLA – Vice President – Publications, 2000 – 2001
Board of Governors, WSTLA – 2nd District Representative, 2002 – 2003
WSTLA – 2nd Vice President – Judicial Relations, 2001 – 2002
WSTLA – Trial News Editor-in-Chief, 2003 – 2004
WSTLA – Trial News Editor-in-Chief, 2004 – 2005
WSTLA – Vice President (West), 2005 – 2006
WSTLA – Nominations Committee, 2005 – 2008
WSTLA – 2nd Vice President, Legislative, 2006 – 2007
WSTLA – Legislative Steering Committee, 2005 – Present
WSTLA – Vice President, Legislative Steering, 2007 – 2008
WSTLA – President-Elect, 2008 – Present
Member, WSTLA Foundation Amicus Committee, 2008 – Present
WSTLA – Executive Committee, 2006 – Present
WSTLA – Strategic Planning Committee, 2006 – 2008
WSTLA – Trial News Editorial Board, 2003 – 2008
Membership, WSTLA – Chair or Co-Chair of All of the Following Committees: CLE
WSTLA – Chair, WSTLA B & O Tax Task Force, 2007 – 2008
Chair, WSTLA Code of Conduct Committee, 2001
WSTLA 2002 Convention: Co-Chair, WSTLA Amicus Foundation Golf Tournament, 2002
WSTLA 2003 Convention: Co-Chair, WSTLA Amicus Foundation Golf Tournament, 2003
WSTLA 2004 Convention: Convention Co-Chair (Skamania Resort, Stevenson, WA), 2004
Winner – WSTLA Annual Convention Golf Tournament, 2007 – 2008
Member – Lawyer Association Trust (LAT), 2004 – 2005
WSTLA 2006 “Die Hard” Golf Tournament Co-Chair (Washington National Golf Club), 2006
“Do I Need an Attorney” Brochure and “Quality Service Pledge”, 1999
WSTLA – University of Washington Expert Witness Policy Task Force, 1998 – 1999
WSTLA Insurance Core Group Member, 2000 – 2001
WSTLA Golf Tournament Sponsor Annually, 2002 – Present
Winner – WSTLA Annual Golf tournament, Coeur d’Alene, 2001 – 2008
WSTLA Softball Team Uniform Sponsor, 2005 – 2006
Team Member, WSTLA Softball Team, 2003 – Present
Qualified King County Superior Court, Guardian ad Litem Registry, 1997 – 1999
Qualified King County Superior Court, Guardian ad Litem Registry, 2004 – 2008
Qualified: Snohomish and King County – MAR Arbitrator List
Major Contributor – WSTLA Amicus Foundation
Major Contributor – Initiative 330 Campaign, 2005
Major Contributor – Referendum 67 (Insurance Fair Practices Act), 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships

WSTLA, President-Elect, 2008 – Present
American Association of Justice (Formerly ATLA), Sustaining Member
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Member

Past Employment Positions

Fulton Law Offices, Sole Proprietor, 2000 – 2001
Fulton & Tuttle, Partner, 1993 – 2000
Sullivan, Golden, Fulton, Partner and Associate, 1990 – 1993
Helsell, Fetterman, Martin, Todd & Hokanson, Associate, 1988 – 1990
Rule 9 Legal Intern, Seattle City Attorney’s Office, 1987 – 1988

Pro Bono Activities

Donated/Contributed $50,000+in SGAL/MAR Fee to WSTLA Foundation, 1995 – Present
Frequently Assist Clients with Court Filings for Free When in Need, 1988 – Present

Fraternities/Sororities

Sigma Chi
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi

Donald William Carter

Bio

Owner/Shareholder

Location: Everett, Washington

Phone:

(425) 258-3538 (Everett Office)
(206) 682-8813 (Seattle Office)

Fax: (425) 339-2527

Born in Everett, Washington in 1949, Don attended Everett High School, graduating in 1967. He then graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1971, after attending Nijenrode University in the Netherlands for one year, then from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1974.

Mr. Carter was admitted to practice by the Washington State Bar Association in 1974 and was admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Western District in 1976.

Mr. Carter served on, or is currently serving on, the following committees for the Washington State Bar Association: Continuing Legal Education Committee (served as Chairperson); Lawyers’ Assistance Program; Fund for Client Protection; Board of Bar Examiners; and Inter-Professional Relations. Mr. Carter currently serves as a disciplinary hearing officer.

Mr. Carter has also spoken at Washington State Trial Lawyers continuing legal education seminars and conventions on trial techniques and also contributed to the WSTLA Pleadings and Motions Handbook, edited by Brad Fulton.

Mr. Carter has represented clients in numerous cases where damages of over $1,000,000 were recovered. He served as a Judge Pro-Tempore in the Everett District Court, the Evergreen District Court, and the Cascade District Court, hearing both civil and criminal matters.

Has also served on numerous community boards including Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School Board of Directors; Bethany of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors; Evergreen Treatment Center Board of Directors; and Hat Island Homeowners Association Board of Directors.

Don is an avid outdoorsman, and has also served as a representative for Ducks Unlimited on the Snohomish County Wetlands Conservation Committee, which developed the long range plan for the preservation of the Snohomish River estuary.

Mr. Carter was also a Founder of the Everett Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and has helped that chapter raise over 1.5 million dollars in 31 years for the conservation of wildlife and waterfowl throughout Canada and the United States.

He serves as the senior road captain and safety officer for the North Cascades Harley Owners Group.

Don lives in Everett with his wife, Marla. They have one adult son, Hal.

Don’s leisure activities include riding one of his Harleys, waterfowl hunting, and playing golf.