Seattle litigator appointed to Washington Supreme Court

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 915

Last Updated: 14 hours, 25 minutes ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday appointed Seattle litigator Theo Angelis to the state Supreme Court to replace outgoing Justice Barbara Madsen.

Angelis, 53, comes to the high court from law firm K&L Gates, where he worked with Ferguson more than 20 years ago, before the governor sought public office. The two teamed up on a case or two in that time, Ferguson said.

“It didn’t take long for me, at that time, …

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