Christopher L. Otorowski - Bainbridge Island, WA
Attorney at Otorowski & Golden, PLLC
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Bainbridge Island, WA
298 Winslow Way West Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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49
Years
Experience
Bainbridge Island Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Chris has been exclusively representing injured individuals since graduating from the University of Denver with his law degree in 1977. Prior to attending law school he received his BSBA, cum laude, in 1974 and was awarded his Masters in Business in 1977, both from the University of Denver. After becoming licensed in Colorado, he relocated to Spokane where he served as Assistant Attorney General in the Labor and Industries Division. Chris relocated to Seattle in 1979 and has been in private practice since that time. He has served as Chair of the Joint Medical-Legal Committee of the King County Medical Society and the King County Bar Association; Chair of the Medical Negligence Section and Board member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. He has handled hundreds of medical negligence and serious injury claims to settlement and verdict along with significant court appellate decisions.
Chris has been elected as a Diplomat of the American College of Trial Lawyers and an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocacy. His professional honors include a listing in Who's Who, a recognition by his peers with an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell and long-time selection as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law and Politics.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named to Super Lawyers, 2001-2024
- AV® Rated By Martindale Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher L. Otorowski
Included on the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
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Education
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Legal Education
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 1977
J.D.
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 1977
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Non Legal Education
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University of Colorado,
Denver,
Colorado, 1977
M.B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma -
University of Denver,
Denver,
Colorado, 1974
B.S.B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Colorado,
Denver,
Colorado, 1977
Representative Clients
Seriously Injured Individuals
Representative Cases
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Short v. Demopolis
- Citation: 691 P.2d 163
- Court: Wash.
- Year: 1984
- Serial Number: 1984155787
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Scott By and Through Scott v. Pacific West Mountain Resort
- Citation: 834 P.2d 6
- Court: Wash.
- Year: 1992
- Serial Number: 1992135472
Published Works
Articles
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Interim Economic Survey Colorado Lawyer, October, 1975
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Continuing Legal Education Program Report Colorado Lawyer, July, 1976
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1977
- Washington, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1977
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1978
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington, 1979 - 1982 (Secretary)
- Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington, 1990 - 1993 (Trustee)
- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 - 1993 (Member, Board of Governors)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
- American College of Trial Lawyers (Diplomat)
- American Board of Trial Advocacy (Associate)
Contact
298 Winslow Way West
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-258-7567
Fax: 206-842-0797
Email: Send a message
Website: https://medilaw.com/
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