About Michael George
Michael George Sanders is a attorney specializing in criminal law, with additional expertise in employment law and government and administrative law. He practices at Mix Sanders Thompson, PLLC, located at 1601 5th Avenue, Suite 1800, Seattle, Washington 98101. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2002 and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from Washington State University in 1999. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2003.
In his early career, Michael served as a deputy prosecutor, handling numerous felony cases that garnered significant media attention. In 2007, he transitioned to civil litigation, applying his extensive trial experience to cases involving insurance, employment, commercial disputes, and more. Michael co-founded Mix Sanders Thompson, PLLC, in 2012, joining forces with his former law school classmate, George. The firm represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation, covering areas such as insurance, timber trespass, contract disputes, and commercial law.
Beyond his legal practice, Michael has been actively involved in community service. He served on the Board of Directors for the Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County from 2011 to 2014 and was a board member for Ballet Northwest, Washington's oldest ballet company, from 2010 to 2022. Michael is admitted to practice in Washington State and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
He is a member of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers.
