PIVOTAL LAW GROUP
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Pivotal Law Group, founded in 1994, is a trusted litigation firm based in Seattle, WA. With a team of seasoned attorneys, including managing partner Christopher Thayer, the firm offers comprehensive legal services covering personal injury, business disputes, real estate issues, and financial law. Pivotal Law Group stands out for its client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions to complex issues, whether it's representing creditors in bankruptcy claims, negotiating with insurance companies, or handling intricate real estate transactions. Their dedication to securing fair outcomes and their track record of success makes Pivotal Law Group a reliable partner for clients navigating legal challenges.
Specialties
Service type
Transactional business, Litigation / Legal representation
Work type
Landlord / tenant dispute, Lease / contract interpretation, Writing a lease / contract, Buying a property, Selling a property, Short sale, Foreclosure, Contract disputes, Title and Boundary Disputes, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Housing Discrimination, Construction Disputes, Other real estate issues
Location and hours
PIVOTAL LAW GROUP
IBM Building; Suite 1217
Seattle, WA 98101
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Closed
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Managing Partner
PIVOTAL LAW GROUP
2010 - Present
Special Deputy
King County Prosecuting Attorney
2007 - Present
Member
Larson, Hart & Shepherd, PLLC
1998 - 2010
Associate Attorney
Hoffman, Hart & Wagner, PS
1995 - 1997
Associate Attorney
Weinstein, Fischer, Riley, Erickson & Wolf, PS
1994 - 1995
Founding Member
Pivotal Law Group
2010 - Present
Founding Member
Larson Hart & Shepherd, PLLC
1997 - 2010
Attorney
Pivotal Law Group
2017 - Present
Associate Attorney
Rao & Pierce, PLLC
2013 - 2017
Associate Attorney
Mercado & Hartung, PLLC
2011 - 2011
Associate Attorney
Jacoby & Meyers
2011 - 2013
Attorney
Northwest Justice Project
2010 - 2011
Attorney
NWIRP
2010 - 2012
Legal Intern
Seattle Mayor's Office
2009 - 2009
Education
University of California - Berkeley
1983
University of Washington
1990
Lewis & Clark, Northwestern School of Law
1993
University of Washington -Seattle
1979
University of California - Berkeley
Law
1983
Seattle University School of Law
2009
University of Washington -Seattle
Economics
1979
University of British Columbia
2004
Seattle University School of Law
Law
2009
University of British Columbia
Political Science and Economics
2004
Lewis & Clark, Northwestern School of Law
Law
1993
University of Washington
History
1990
Associations & Affiliations
Global Directory of Who's Who - Executives and Professionals
Member
Washington State Association for Justice - Judicial Committee
Member
Washington State Association for Justice
Eagle Member
King County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
Kappa Sigma Beta Psi Chapter Building Board
Secretary
Washington State Bar Association
Member
King County Bar Association
Judicial Conferencing
Snohomish County Bar Association
Member
World Affairs Council
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Member
King County Bar Foundation
President's Council Member
Washington State Association for Justice
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
King County Bar Association
Trustee
King County Bar Association
Chair, Neighborhood Legal Clinic Committee
Washington State Bar Association
Court Rules and Procedures Committee
King County Bar Association
Judicial Screening Commitee
King County Bar Association
Chairman, Young Lawyers Division
Washington State Bar Association
Judicial Recommendation Board
King County Bar Association
Trustee, Young Lawyers Division
King County Bar Association
Chair, Trial Practice Committee
Washington State Bar Association
Equity and Disparity Work Group Subcommittee Chair
King County Bar Association
Legal Clinic Volunteer
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
Member
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section
Member
King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
Member
Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Committee
Immediate Past Chair
Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Committee
Chair
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee
Chair Elect
King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
Chair
Washington Young Lawyers Committee
King County Representative
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Bankruptcy Committee
Vice Chair
King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
Treasurer
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
Liaison
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Committee
Chair
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, ABA/YLD Committee
Chair
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
WYLD Liaison
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
Newsletter Editorial Board
Publications
Washington State Chiropractic Association Plexus
2020
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
Cracks in Seattle Sidewalks: Who has the duty to Maintain and Who is Liable in the Event of an Injury?
2017
Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association)
2011
Litigation News WSBA
Corporate Disregard: A Case Overview
2008
Washington Journal
Bankruptcy Reforms Aim to Clear Gray Areas
1994
Tenth Annual Pacific NW Bankruptcy and Credit Seminar
Important Bankruptcy Cases of 1993-1994
1994
King County Bar Association
Employment Discrimination (Washington Lawyers Practice Manual)
2004
Case Summaries 2011-2013
WSBA RPPT Quarterly Newsletter
2011
Speaking Engagements
Snohomish County WSTLA Roundtable
Corporate Disregard
2009
South King County WSAJ Roundtable
Corporate Disregard
2009
Thurston County WSTLA Roundtable
Corporate Disregard
2008
Successfully litigating Employment Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
2010
Successfully litigating Employment Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
2009
Successfully litigating Employment Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
2008
Successful Medical Malpractice Suits
Medical Malpractice
2007
Effective Federal Pre-Trial Practce for Washington Attorneys
Trial Practice
2003
Advanced Discovery Issues for the Washington Civil Litigator
Discovery Issues
2000
KCBA CLE
Bankruptcy & Marijuana: Don't Get Lost in the Fog
2015
Spring Real Estate Conference
Co-chair
2012
Services offered
Corporate Law Attorney
Personal Injury Lawyer
Real Estate Lawyer
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers