Biography

Edward K. Le is the managing partner of Le & Kittleson in Renton, Washington, where he has spent nearly three decades helping clients rebuild their lives after catastrophic injuries — traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, paralysis, amputations, and wrongful death.

Mr. Le has secured verdicts and settlements exceeding $400 million, including more than 70 million and multi-million-dollar recoveries. He's tried complex cases to verdict in both state and federal court, often against well-funded corporate defendants and national insurance carriers, with courtroom victories in brain injury and spinal trauma litigation that have helped shape stronger legal protections.

He is one of only ten attorneys in Washington Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, has been named among Washington's Top 100 Attorneys by Super Lawyers for over a decade, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has authored more than 50 legal articles and lectured in over 75 continuing legal education programs, with work featured in Trial Magazine, National Law Journal, and the Seattle Times.

Mr. Le donates over 100 hours annually in pro bono service and is repeatedly recognized on the Washington State Bar's Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll. Through the Edward K. Le Charitable Foundation, he supports health, education, and poverty relief efforts in underserved communities worldwide.

To Mr. Le, every case is a chance to restore dignity and security to someone whose life has been upended — his clients describe him as a skilled trial lawyer and an unwavering ally who listens, cares, and delivers results. If you or a loved one has suffered a life-changing injury, contact Ed for a free, confidential consultation.

Education

Bates College of Law University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence

Bar Admissions
  • Washington, 1997

  • Texas

  • U.S. Supreme Court

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington

Honors
  • AV-Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum [Top 1% of all lawyers]

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum [Top 1% of all lawyers]

  • 2014 Litigators Award by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regent

  • National Trial Lawyers Association – Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Washington [Top 1% of all lawyers]

  • American Society of Legal Advocates- Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Washington [Top 1% of all lawyers]

  • Rue Ratings – Best Attorney of America

Classes & Seminars
  • Ethics in Civil Litigation Chair, 2019

  • Reptile on the Road, Washington State Association of Justice, 2012

  • Using Rules of the Road, Washington State Association of Justice, 2011

  • Using the Defense Expert to Help Prove Damages, Washington State Association of Justice, 2009

  • Representing Minority Clients After 9/11, 2006

Fraternities or Sororities
  • Phi Delta Phi

Professional Associations
  • Washington Association for Justice, EAGLE member, Present

  • American Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Present

  • American Association for Justice (AAJ) (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)

  • Washington State Bar Association

  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) (formerly Washington State Trial Lawyers Association – WSTLA)

  • National Trial Lawyers Association

  • National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association

Awards & Recognitions

Gold balance scales on maroon background with black circle and white text Million Dollar Advocates Forum.Round badge with scales of justice and text: True Ratings Best Attorneys of America Lifetime Charter MemberWSAJ Eagle Member logo with stylized blue eagle head inside a color-blocked rectangle.Medallion with Lady Justice and text Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers.Badge with scales of justice and text '2014 Top 100 Lawyer ASLA' on a blue and maroon background.Badge showing Edward Le rated in the Super Lawyers Top 100 for 2023.2023 Super Lawyers badge for Edward Le and Michael Kittleson with visit SuperLawyers.com note.Blue badge with Avvo rating 10 Superb for Top Attorney.Avvo Clients' Choice 2018 award badge for Brain Injury legal services.Super Lawyers text logo in stylized gray font on a white background.Logo of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers with a golden statue and blue circular lines.Logo of National Board of Trial Advocacy with gold letters N B T A on blue circle and red banner established 1977.AV Preeminent 2015 badge for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell.
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We Go Up Against the Trucking Industry — And We Win

Trucking companies and their insurers deploy legal teams the moment a crash occurs. So do we. At Le & Kittleson, we have decades of combined experience litigating commercial trucking cases across Washington. We know how to cut through federal regulations, carrier insurance policies, and corporate defense tactics; we're not afraid to take it to trial.

Led By One Of America’s
Top Personal Injury Attorneys

Edward K. Le (Managing Partner) is recognized as one of Washington's top personal injury attorneys, with more than 30 years of trial experience and a record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. His credentials include:

  • Super Lawyers Top 100 in Washington

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating — highest possible for legal ability and ethics

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys qualify

  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — Washington State

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When you're dealing with serious injuries, the last thing you need is to feel like a case number. At Le & Kittleson, you have direct access to your legal team from day one. We keep you informed, we return your calls, and we don't stop fighting until your case is resolved.

We Take Cases to Trial

Most personal injury firms settle quickly to move on to the next case. We don't. When the insurance company won't offer what you deserve, Le & Kittleson is prepared to take your case to a jury and we have the trial record to back it up.

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