R. Michael Kight
Retired December 2009 — Date of Death: December 14, 2016
During his 46 years of practice, R. Michael Kight handled personal injury, property damage, contract and real estate litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants; real estate, contract and business law; sales of businesses and real estate; business and corporate matters; formation of business entities including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships; and estate planning.
Mike was born and raised in Walla Walla. He graduated from the University of Washington Schools of Business and Law. After graduation from law school he returned to Walla Walla to practice law. Four years later he was persuaded by his college friend, Henry Newton, to move to Everett, where he joined Henry and Henry’s father, Arthur, in the Newton and Newton Law Firm.
Mike has participated in legal, civic and social services activities. He was Chairman of a division of the Washington State Bar Association, served on several State Bar Association Committees, and has acted as a hearing officer for lawyer disciplinary cases. He was President of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, and served on the local and state boards of the Washington Lung Association. He has previously served as a Director of and legal counsel for EverTrust Bank, and on the Advisory Board of the Everett Corps of the Salvation Army, and is a member of the Christian Legal Society. He also enjoys singing in various groups, including the Men’s Chorus sponsored by the Everett Gospel Mission and the Everett Chorale.
Bruce E. Jones
Retired December 2012 — Date of Death: November 2, 2020
Bruce E. Jones retired from City Attorney of Everett before joining Newton Kight, where he practiced municipal law, representing Everett and the Silver Lake Water District. In addition, he represented private clients on plaintiff’s personal injuries and claims against insurance carriers, property condemnation, and general commercial litigation.
Thomas A. Hulten
Retired December 2012 — Date of Death: October 14, 2020
Thomas A. Hulten’s practice emphasized estate planning, probate and trust law.
Tom was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended the University of Hawaii where he graduated 1st in his class from the College of Business Administration in 1971. He graduated from Boalt Hall Law School at the University of California at Berkeley in 1975 and returned to Hawaii to practice law. In 1982, after 32 years of “Island Fever”, Tom and his family relocated to Washington.
Tom worked for a major bank in the field of trust services until 1993 when he joined the firm of Newton Kight L.L.P.
Thomas L. Cooper
Thomas “Coop” L. Cooper has been a member of the Washington State Bar since 1978. His practice consisted of construction litigation, personal injury, guardianship, estate planning and probate. He retired from Newton Kight LLP in 2024
Lorna S. Corrigan
Lorna S. Corrigan is admitted to the Washington State Supreme Court, to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Western District of Washington. She is an accomplished trial lawyer, and enjoys providing general legal advice and engaging in general civil trial and appellate work, including real property and trusts and estates.
Lorna is a Past President of the Board of Directors of The Mountaineers and of the South Everett-Mukilteo Rotary Club. She also previously served on the Board of Directors of Providence Hospice and Home Care Foundation of Snohomish County and was a member of the Granite Falls Planning Commission. Lorna was also privileged to serve as a licensed foster parent for several years.
Lorna spent most of her childhood and all of her adult life in Washington State. She graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Whitman College in 1977 and obtained her law degree from the University of Puget Sound in 1982. While in law school Lorna was appointed to the National Order of Barristers in recognition of her excellence in trial advocacy skills. After law school Lorna practiced with the City Attorney’s Office in Bremerton, Washington. She joined Newton Kight in 1989. She is a partner and past managing partner for the firm for many years. Lorna loves the outdoor lifestyle that Snohomish County provides, and especially enjoys hiking and skiing.
She joined Newton Kight and moved to Snohomish County in 1989 and was one of the managing partners of the firm. She retired in 2025.