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Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLPPartner
Philip B. Grennan
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Philip B. Grennan

5.0
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12755 SW 69th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97202

Appellate, Construction, Directors and Officers (D&O) Litigation and 8 more

About Philip B. Grennan

Philip Grennan joined WSHB in 2014 after many years at a general defense litigation firm in Seattle, Washington. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, including the defense of personal injury claims, professional liability, and representation of a wide range of specialty professionals, such as architects, engineers, lawyers, and specialists in the financial and healthcare industries. His areas of expertise also include construction accidents, automobile torts and underinsured motorist claims, premises liability, and environmental/toxic torts.

Philip has received an 'AV' rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is their highest honor. He graduated cum laude from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Economics and earned his J.D. from the University of Washington Law School.

Philip has practiced in trial courts throughout Washington State, as well as in the Washington Court of Appeals, the Washington Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the Oregon State Bar.

Newsroom

News

•Five WSHB Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List
Newsroom, 8.20.20

Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•Speaker, Premises Liability in Washington Presented by: Lorman Education Services
•Speaker, NBI Litigating Insurance Coverage Claims Presented by NBI
•Speaker, Litigation Counsel of America Conference on Expert Evidentiary Standards

Publications

•Hostile Judge Dodges Request for Trial Audio Recordings
Case Updates, 10.28.22
•Pandemic Claim for Business Interruption Rejected
Case Updates, 10.26.22

In the News

•Washington Jury Trial Rejects Racial Discrimination Claim
•Hostile Judge Dodges Request for Trial Audio Recordings
•Pandemic Claim for Business Interruption Rejected
•Five WSHB Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants in Seattle, WA (2021 - 2026)
•Named a Super Lawyer by Washington Super Lawyer Magazine (2011 - 2016)

 

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Philip B. Grennan got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Professional Liability
  • Transportation
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Other 8
    • Appellate
    • Construction
    • Directors and Officers (D&O) Litigation
    • Complex Tort and Casualty
    • Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law
    • Product Liability
    • London Insurance Market
    • Dram Shop Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Ferguson v. King County, et al. - Defense of government entity in scaffolding accident during concert series at county park. Co-defendant scaffolding company sued King County for contractual indemnity. King County prevailed at trial,
    received a six figure judgment against scaffolding company for its costs
    attorney's fees in defending the cross-claim
    Baker v. Prather - Defense of broker/realtor in real estate malpractice claim involving failure to investigate
    disclose defects in property. Plaintiff prevailed against seller, but defendant broker/realtor won defense verdict with award of six figures in attorney's fees
    Brown v. Stewart - Defense of drug
    alcohol counselor in claims by patient, who alleged improper h
    ling
    disclosure of information. Jury rejected plaintiff's claim for over $200,000 in damages,
    instead awarded damages less than $2,500
    Farris v. Glynn - Defense of a highway accident in which plaintiff was severely injured from being struck as a pedestrian while walking along highway after car accident with defendant. Directed verdict in favor of defendant at close of plaintiff's case
    Linder v. Beadex - Defense of asbestos manufacturer in mesothelioma cancer case brought by plaintiff against various asbestos containing products
    manufacturers. Trial proceeded against sole remaining defendant, with jury returning a verdict of less than prior payments
    set-offs, resulting in a defense verdict
    McCoy v. For Pete's Sake Restaurant - Defense of restaurant in slip-
    -fall accident with serious broken leg injuries. Jury returned defense verdict
    Parker v. Corey Fuel Company - Defense of fuel distributor
    claim brought by plaintiff whose vehicle suffered significant engine damage from allegedly contaminated fuel. After hearing expert testimony from both sides as to nature of engine damage
    fuel contamination, jury returned defense verdict
    Redding v. Bugni - Defense of legal malpractice claim by arising from complex divorce action. Jury returned defense verdict
    Yoakum v. Donnelly - Defense of property owner against claims of trespass, waste
    adverse possession issues. Defense verdict as to all claims for damages
    client awarded easement rights with respect to property in question
    Lassonde v. Mountain River Trails Association - Defense of claim against recreational camping organization for wrongful suspension in a binding arbitration proceeding. Defense ruling with award of actual attorney's fees
    Washington Jury Trial Rejects Racial Discrimination Claim
    3.27.25
    Jury Rejects Plaintiffs' $3.5 Million Dem
    in Complex Inverse Condemnation Trial
    11.9.17

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Oregon
    Washington
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •The Minority Corporate Counsel Association
    •Washington State Bar Association
    •Litigation Counsel of America, Senior fellow
    •Diversity Law Institute
    •Trial Law Institute
    •Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, Charter Fellow

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Washington School of Law
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Washington
    Class of 1974
    B.A.
    cum laude

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Philip B. Grennan is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington.
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    Yes, Philip B. Grennan has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Philip B. Grennan has a presence in Kirkland, WA.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP was established in 1997.

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