About Mary Ruth

Mary Ruth Mann is an attorney based in Seattle, Washington, with over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. As a founding partner at Mann & Kytle PLLC, located at 1425 Western Avenue, Suite 104, Seattle, WA 98101, she has dedicated her career to advocating for clients facing serious legal challenges. The firm specializes in various personal injury cases, including wrongful death, sexual abuse, product liability, and premises liability. Her experience allows her to navigate complex legal fields effectively. Admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1979, Ms. Mann holds license number 9343. She is also authorized to practice before several prestigious courts, including the U.S.

District Court for the Western District of Washington, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. This broad range of admissions shows her capability to handle cases at multiple levels of the judicial system. Ms. Mann earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 1979, a pivotal moment that set the foundation for her legal career. Prior to her legal education, Ms. Mann obtained a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Idaho in 1972. This diverse academic background has contributed to her approach to law.

To further enhance her trial skills, she attended programs at the Trial Lawyers College in 2002, 2003, and 2004. These programs gave her advanced techniques and strategies that have proven invaluable in her practice. Throughout her career, Ms. Mann has handled hundreds of cases in personal injury, employment, and civil rights law. Her involvement in several precedent-setting cases before the Washington Supreme Court highlights her commitment to advancing legal standards in the state. Her practice areas encompass civil rights, employment law, personal injury, arbitration and mediation, education law, and government and administrative law. Each of these areas reflects her dedication to serving diverse client needs.

In 2009, Ms. Mann received a reprimand from the Washington State Bar Association for failing to act with reasonable diligence and for violating court orders in two employment discrimination cases. Despite this setback, she remains an active member of the Washington State Bar Association since her admission in 1979. Fluent in English, Ms. Mann continues to be a advocate for her clients. She can be contacted at (206) 587-2700 or via email at mrmann@mannkytle.com for any legal inquiries or assistance.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington U.S. District Court · Admitted 1979
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1979
United States Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1979

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Employment Law Civil Rights Arbitration & Mediation Education Law Government & Administrative Law

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Office Locations

Main Office

 1425 Western Avenue Suite 104 Seattle WA 98101