Edward K. Le

Managing Partner
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Biography

Edward K. Le is the managing partner of Le & Kittleson in Renton, Washington, where he has dedicated nearly three decades to helping clients rebuild their lives after devastating injuries. He specializes in representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic harm — including traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, paralysis, amputations, and wrongful death.

Known for his meticulous preparation and deep commitment to justice, Mr. Le has achieved verdicts and settlements exceeding $400 million, with more than 70 cases resulting in million and multi‑million‑dollar recoveries. To him, every case represents far more than a number — it is an opportunity to restore dignity, security, and a sense of peace to those whose lives have been abruptly altered.  

Throughout his career, Mr. Le has built a reputation as a formidable trial lawyer who is unafraid to take complex, high‑stakes cases to verdict. He has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts, often against well‑funded corporate defendants, national insurance carriers, and Fortune 500 companies. His courtroom victories — including landmark results in brain injury and spinal trauma litigation — have not only secured justice for his clients but have helped establish stronger legal protections and industry standards.

Mr. Le is among only ten attorneys in Washington who are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an honor recognizing extensive courtroom experience and proven trial excellence. For over a decade, he has been named among Washington’s Top 100 Attorneys by Super Lawyers, Seattle Met, and Washington Law & Politics, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale‑Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of ethics and professional ability.  
Beyond his work on behalf of clients, Mr. Le contributes extensively to the legal community. He has authored over 50 scholarly articles and has chaired or lectured in more than 75 continuing legal education programs on topics including trial advocacy, ethics, and expert testimony. His cases and writings have been featured in Trial Magazine, National Law Journal, and the Seattle Times.  

Compassion, public service, and philanthropic work are central to his life’s work. Mr. Le donates more than 100 hours each year in pro bono legal service and has been repeatedly commended on the Washington State Bar’s Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll. Through the Edward K. Le Charitable Foundation, he also supports health, education, and poverty relief initiatives globally, with a focus on underserved and developing communities.

Above all, Mr. Le views his role as a privilege — to stand beside people during their most vulnerable moments and fight for the justice they deserve. His clients describe him not only as a skilled trial lawyer, but as an unwavering ally who listens, cares, and delivers results.

Outside of law, Ed values health, family, and community. He enjoys staying active, spending time with loved ones, and supporting organizations that improve access to medical care and help prevent chronic illness.  

If you or a loved one has suffered a life‑changing injury, you can contact Ed for a free, confidential consultation to discuss your options and the path forward.  

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

  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, EAGLE 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

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25+
Years Experience

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.

Team 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 28 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

Client-Centered Service

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.

NO WIN, NO FEE

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