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Timothy E Allen

Mullin, Allen & Steiner PLLC • Seattle, WA
InsuranceEmployment LawHealthcareMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 540-6298
Address
101 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA, 98104, US

Professional

About

Timothy E. Allen is a founding partner at Mullin, Allen & Steiner, PLLC, located in Seattle, WA. As a seasoned trial lawyer, he brings extensive expertise in a variety of practice areas, including Employment Law, Healthcare, Medical Malpractice, Insurance, Personal Injury, and Rail Law. Recognized consistently as a Washington Super Lawyer, Tim excels in defending healthcare providers while also representing injured individuals in significant personal injury and civil rights cases. Tim’s diverse litigation experience includes defending against allegations of medical malpractice and advocating for plaintiffs in insurer bad faith, wrongful death, civil rights, employment disputes, and product liability cases. He is licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon, appearing in state and federal courts to protect his clients' interests. Throughout his career, Tim has achieved notable successes for his clients, securing favorable verdicts, dismissals, and settlements for healthcare providers, hospitals, universities, and various businesses. His representation of healthcare professionals spans a broad range of specialties, from Cardiology to Orthopedic Surgery, and includes litigation strategies that have led to multimillion-dollar verdicts in product liability and bad faith insurance claims. Tim’s track record includes significant case outcomes such as a $15.5 million product liability verdict and a $12.95 million settlement in a bad faith insurance case. He has also resolved numerous matters involving personal injury, professional negligence, and complex contractual disputes, consistently achieving substantial results for his clients. In addition to his litigation practice, Tim provides counsel to insurance carriers and policyholders, navigating complex insurance coverage disputes and bad faith actions. His expertise is sought in situations involving reservations of rights, ensuring that his clients are protected from potential personal exposure. Before his legal career, Tim was a professor of political philosophy at Western Washington University and directed the university's debate program. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys life in Arlington with his wife, three dogs, and two horses, focusing on trail riding and antiques.

About Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.

Credentials

Education
2004 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983 Western Washington University MA - Masters 1981 Western Washington University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | Russian

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 2018 Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2017 2017 Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2016 2016 Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2015 2015 Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2014 2014 Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2008 Medical Records Law, Lorman Education Services CLE Electronic Medical Records 2003 Washington Law Review The Foreseeability of Transference
Associations
American Bar Association Member Washington State Bar Association Member Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Member
Speaking
2007 WSMA Leadership Development Conference Trends in Medical Malpractice 2005 Washington Association of Medical Staff Services Annual Conference Kadlec v. Lakeview et al. Update 2005 CLE, "Auto Insurance: Uninsured, Underinsured and Accident" Recurring and Emerging Issues in Bad Faith Litigation
Updated: Apr 10, 2026