Boswell, H. James, "American Blue Book Western Washington," Seattle, Lowman 
and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 25.

WALTER S. FULTON, of Seattle, is unquestionably one of the ablest trial
lawyers in the northwest.  Mr. Fulton is a native of Pennsylvania, and was
born in 1873.  When scarcely eight years of age he went to reside with his
uncle, former Supreme Justice W. H. White.  He attended the public schools of
Seattle, following which he attended the University of Washington.  Later he
attended the University of Michigan, and finally, in 1894, was granted
admission to the bar.  I do not recall any members of the Washington bar whose
rise in profession has been more rapid than Mr. Fulton's.  As prosecuting
attorney for King county, my opion is that he established a record in that
office that was never before nor since, surpassed.  He made the most
indefatigable official that office ever had.  He was everywhere, it seemed, at
the same time.  He became a terror to evil doers and while on many occasions,
on enterint trial, he found himself opposed by a galaxy of some of the most
brilliant lawyers in the state, he never swerved one way or another.  He was
just as big as they were, and he usually met with success.  In private
practice Mr. Fulton's success has been just as uniform.  When he enters court
he never hesitates, and his work is always thorough.  His arguments are strong
and representative of the law ain the case, and no lawyer guards his clients'
interests more zealously than he.  In 1898 Mr. Fulton married Miss Etta
Nugent, and they have one child, a girl.  He is a member of the Rainier club,
Seattle Golf club, Elks, and the county, state and national bar associations.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

* * * * 

Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies
Project.  Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the
individual featured in the biographies.