Scott P. Carness
Scott P. Carness is a 1993 graduate of the University of California with a degree in neurosciences. Following graduation Mr. Carness began working as a paralegal and in 1997 was admitted to the Rule 6 Law Clerk Program. In 2002, Mr. Carness was admitted to practice law in the State of Washington.

Mr. Carness has over 13 years experience representing injury victims as an attorney, licensed intern, and paralegal. Mr. Carness is an Eagle Member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), Snohomish County Bar Association, and serves on the Editorial Board of the Washington State "Trial News." He is the current chair of WSTLA's Snohomish County
Roundtable. Mr. Carness is admitted to practice in all Washington State
Courts.

In his spare time, Mr. Carness enjoys his family, fishing, and playing guitar.

David B. Stevens
David B. Stevens is admitted to practice law in Washington, Alaska and Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from Drake University in 1964 and practiced full time as a Registered Pharmacist until his acceptance to Law School in 1968. Mr. Stevens graduated from Drake University School of Law and was admitted to practice in 1971. For the next two years, Mr. Stevens represented indigent clients through the Polk County Legal Aid Society. In 1974, he founded the six attorney law firm of Stevens, Price & Fultz. Mr. Stevens semi-retired in 1981 and relocated to Seattle.

Mr. Stevens was admitted to practice in Washington in 1981 and set up private practice in Seattle. Since 1983, Mr. Stevens has focused his practice on Personal Injury Law and has assisted clients in securing significant resolutions of their claims. Mr. Stevens joined the Donchez Law Firm in 2003 as "of counsel" to the firm where he continues to assist injury victims secure just compensation.

Mr. Stevens is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Claims, United States Court of Appeals, and Federal Courts in the Northern District and Southern District of Iowa, as well as the Western District of Washington.

Mr. Stevens has served the community since 1992 through volunteer work at Children’s Hospital in Seattle. In 2002, Mr. Stevens funded an endowment to provide research and medical care for children suffering Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Lauren J. King, D.C.
Medical-Legal Director, Lauren J. King, D.C., F.A.C.O., C.I.C.E., brings over 30 years of clinical experience in treating injury victims to the Donchez Law Firm. A 1973 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College, Dr. King is also Board Certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics. Dr. King has an extensive background in AMA Impairment rating examinations as well as being a consultant for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Dr. King’s wealth of knowledge assists us in reviewing medical negligence and injury cases. She supports our attorneys and staff in analyzing complex medical records. Dr. King attends insurance medical examinations with our clients so they have an experienced advocate with them at all times. Dr. King’s experience and background help us in ensuring that insurance company examinations are done properly.