Stephen Monro

Stephen Monro is an attorney in Washington State with long-standing experience in law, construction, and real estate. He founded the Monro Law Firm and Platinum Law Group and is admitted to practice in all Washington State Courts, including the Western and Eastern District Federal Courts. Beyond his legal career, he is licensed as a general contractor, real estate broker, and IRS tax preparer. For more than 25 years, he has also provided pro bono legal services to people who otherwise could not afford representation, focusing on civil litigation, personal injury, and property law.

He was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1952. After completing his education, he attended Central Washington University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later pursued a Juris Doctor degree from City University in Los Angeles and returned to complete a Master of Business Administration at the same institution.

Before entering the legal field, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. His time in service developed qualities of discipline, leadership, and steady decision-making under pressure. These strengths carried into his professional life, shaping his work as an attorney and in managing law firms.

He began practicing law in 1996 and has since represented clients across Washington in both state and federal courts. His practice has operated under several names, including the Law Office of Stephen K. Monro, the Monro Law Firm, and Platinum Law Group. He is an active member of professional associations, including the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice.

His background as a general contractor provides him with firsthand knowledge of construction projects, contracts, and property disputes. As a licensed real estate broker, he adds understanding of transactions, disclosures, and agreements. These combined experiences allow him to approach cases with both legal and practical insight. He also offers mediation services, often resolving disputes efficiently and fairly.

Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, camping, and traveling by RV. He cares for horses, including rescues, and values wildlife preservation and land stewardship. With nearly 50 years of marriage, family continues to be the foundation of his life and career.

Through his dedication to law, construction, real estate, and service, Stephen Monro has built a career defined by responsibility and commitment.