Business Details
Your Trusted Trial Law Partner in Washington State
At Fong Law, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of justice, combining decades of trial experience with innovative legal strategies. Our practice is built on the principles of results, ingenuity, and unwavering commitment to client rights. With a career spanning over 26 years at the Gerry Spence Method and recognition from both plaintiff and defense trial bars, Eric Fong leads our team in tackling complex cases, including landmark verdicts in Washington State. Our approach integrates deep legal expertise with a personalized focus, ensuring every client receives strategic representation tailored to their unique needs. The team includes seasoned professionals like Of Counsel Kenneth McEwan, whose 40-year career provides critical insights into insurance defense litigation.Paralegal Alyssa Merriman ensures meticulous case management, while Creative Director Courtney Bray bridges legal philosophy with courtroom presentation. We prioritize direct client engagement over large-firm bureaucracy, maintaining a lean team where every member plays a vital role. Our work extends beyond individual cases, shaping legal precedents such as the constitutional right to Intimate Association. Through teaching and mentorship, we continually refine our craft, preparing for trial with the precision of a courtroom artist. This dedication to excellence, transparency, and client empowerment defines our practice and distinguishes our outcomes.
Services
Trial Law
Tenant Rights
Copyright Cases
Appellate Advocacy
Legal Education
Highlights and features
- We have over 26 years of training at the Gerry Spence Method
- Recognized by both plaintiff and defense trial bars in Washington
- Achieved two largest compensatory verdicts in Washington State history
- Combines 40-year insurance defense expert Kenneth McEwan's insights
- Maintains lean team structure for personalized client focus
Services
Trial Law
Our trial law practice combines decades of courtroom experience with innovative strategies to protect client rights. We handle complex personal injury and civil rights cases, achieving landmark verdicts through meticulous preparation and persuasive advocacy. Our approach emphasizes strategic thinking and deep legal knowledge to secure justice for clients facing powerful opponents.
Tenant Rights
We champion tenant rights against oppressive landlord practices, including creating constitutional protections for intimate association. Our housing law work focuses on preventing unjust evictions, ensuring habitable living conditions, and challenging discriminatory policies through both individual and class-action litigation.
Copyright Cases
Our intellectual property practice includes landmark copyright cases that shape industry standards. We represent artists and creators in disputes over ownership, royalties, and creative control, with notable success in preserving musicians' rights to their artistic legacies through complex litigation.
Appellate Advocacy
We provide strategic appellate representation built on deep understanding of legal precedents and persuasive writing. Our team focuses on identifying critical legal errors from trial proceedings and crafting compelling arguments that resonate with higher courts through clear, principle-based reasoning.
Legal Education
Through teaching and mentorship, we share our trial techniques with emerging attorneys. Our educational programs emphasize courtroom presentation skills, case strategy development, and the philosophical foundations of effective advocacy, preparing lawyers to excel in high-pressure litigation environments.
People
Eric Fong
Trial Lawyer
Recognized trial attorney with over 100 jury trials, including Washington State's largest compensatory verdicts. Specializes in civil rights and copyright law, teaching trial techniques for 20 years while maintaining active litigation practice.
Kenneth S. McEwan
Of Counsel
40-year legal veteran with insurance defense expertise, guiding clients through complex personal injury cases. Provides strategic insights from insider knowledge of defense tactics and decision-tree litigation planning.
Alyssa Merriman
Paralegal
Manages courtroom technology and case organization, leveraging medical coding background for precise legal documentation. Ensures smooth operations through meticulous file management and client coordination.
Courtney Bray
Creative Director
Translates legal philosophy into compelling courtroom presentations. Combines opera background with graphic design skills to enhance legal communication, serving as strategic advisor for case presentation and narrative development.
Questions
What areas of law does Fong Law specialize in?
We focus on trial law, tenant rights, copyright cases, and appellate advocacy, with particular expertise in high-stakes personal injury litigation and civil rights protection.
What makes Fong Law different from other firms?
Our unique combination of trial innovation, teaching expertise, and creative case presentation delivers results through a lean team structure that prioritizes direct client engagement over corporate bureaucracy.
Can you handle complex copyright disputes?
Yes, we have landmark experience in music copyright cases, including representing iconic artists and establishing precedent-setting rulings in American jurisprudence.
How does the team approach trial preparation?
We combine decades of trial experience with strategic thinking, using decision-tree analysis and meticulous evidence organization to anticipate challenges and maximize courtroom effectiveness.
Do you accept cases outside Washington State?
While based in Washington, our precedent-setting work often influences broader legal landscapes. Contact us to discuss your specific situation regardless of location.
