Qualifications
After enjoying a legal practice with a wide range of clients for over twenty-five years, Aaron transitioned to full-time mediation services. He is known for his ability to develop a positive rapport with both clients and counsel. Having represented both corporations and individuals, his diverse experience enables Aaron to provide accurate and pragmatic feedback in a manner that helps the parties reach resolution. He has successfully mediated cases pending in state and federal court throughout Washington and looks forward to helping you.
Litigation Experience
- 25 years of trial experience in State, Tribal, and Federal Courts
- Represented corporations in catastrophic loss cases
- Represented individuals in significant risk cases with potential excess exposure
- Represented insurers in coverage and bad faith litigation
- Represented insureds in seeking coverage and bad faith damages
Professional Experience
- 1996-2000 – Lee Smart, P.S.
- 2000-2005 – Bullivant Houser Bailey P.C.
- 2006-2015 – Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S.
- 2015-2020 – Aaron Dean & Assoc. P.L.L.C.
Education
- Pepperdine University-Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution-“Mediating the Litigated Case.” (2014)
- Seattle University School of Law, Seattle , Washington (1996)
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington (1992)
Admissions
- Washington State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships
- Member, Washington Chapter of The American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member, Washington State Bar and Seattle-King County Bar Association