Erik R. Grotzke
Associate egrotzke@gth-law.com
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Phone: 253.620.6467
Fax: 253.620.6565
Wells Fargo Plaza, 1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2100
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Primary Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation emphasizing Commercial, Complex Litigation, Construction, Governmental Liability, and Education Law.Education
J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2005
magna cum laude
M.A.T., University of Puget Sound, 1998
B.S., Economics, University of Puget Sound, 1997
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington State CourtsU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Professional History
- Joined Firm in 2005
- Summer Associate, 2004
- Math and Social Studies Teacher, Federal Way Public Schools, 1998-2005
- Basketball and Knowledge Bowl Coach, Thomas Jefferson High School, 1998-2003
Representative Cases/Transactions
- Successfully represented clients prevailed in a Franchise Investment Protection Act (FIPA) action where the financial status of a franchise had been misrepresented
- Successfully defended clients against medical malpractice and consumer protection actions
- Represented a municipality against a counterclaim for failure to perform a contract. Client prevailed on summary judgment
Community Activities
- Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program (2006)
- Pierce County Volunteer Legal Services
- Art for Equal Justice: Planning Committee Member (2007)
Honors, Publications & Presentations
- SEATTLE UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW
- Dean’s List
- Merit Academic Scholarships
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Contracts
- Phi Delta Phi
- Moot Court Board