About Michael R.
Michael R. Charbonneau earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2008 after completing graduate work at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University. He holds a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Those academic steps preceded a move into litigation practice and court work.
Charbonneau began his legal career at the Everett Law Group, serving first as a Rule 9 intern in 2010 and then as an associate starting in 2011. He moved to the Khan Law Office as a litigation associate in 2014, where he handled courtroom preparation and case development. In 2017 he joined AKW Law, P.C. as an associate. The job titles track a steady progression from internship to front-line litigation roles.
His practice has centered on matters that require motion practice, discovery management and courtroom appearances. He is admitted to practice in Washington and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and he has worked on matters filed in both state and federal forums. Colleagues describe him as someone who focuses on structuring factual records and preparing cases for trial settings.
Charbonneau has been a member of the Washington State Association for Justice since 2014. That affiliation places him among attorneys who regularly handle plaintiff-side civil litigation and who participate in continuing education focused on trial practice and procedural developments. He has balanced membership activity with his day-to-day responsibilities at the firms where he has worked.
Over the years he has handled a range of litigation tasks, from initial client interviews through written discovery and pretrial advocacy. His background in psychology and higher education administration informs a methodical approach to client counseling and case management. The work requires attention to detail and steady courtroom preparation.
Today he is an associate at AKW Law, P.C., where he represents clients in litigation matters in Washington state and in the Western District of Washington. His current practice emphasizes civil litigation and courtroom representation.
