Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 164. LOREN GRINSTEAD, senior partner of the firm of Grinstead & Laube, of Seattle, is one of the best known lawyers in the state, one whose qualifications have placed him in the front rank of his profession. Mr. Grinstead is a native of Missouri, where he was born in 1880. Eight years later the family came to Seattle, Wash. Mr. Grinstead attended the State Normal School at Cheney, graduating in 1902. In 1903 he entered the University of Washington, from which he graduated in 1905 with the LL. B. degree. in 1910 the firm of Trefethen & Grinstead was formed, which five years later was changed to Trefethen, Grinstead & Laube. In 1916 the firm name was again changed to Grinstead & Laube, as it exists today one of the best known and most representative in the state. Mr. Grinstead, in matters political, has been a life-long Republican, and is a former president of the Young Men's Republican Club of King County. He was always a strong supporter of the late President Theodore Roosevelt, and in 1912 served as State Attorney for the Roosevelt Republicans. He has also served as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Washington State Legislature, holding the position for several sessions. In 1909 Mr. Grinstead Married Miss Edna Gullixson, and the couple have three children, Loren Grinstead, Jr., Edward T. Grinstead and Nanon D. Grinstead. Mr. Grinstead is a member of the Masonic bodies, Chamber of Commerce, Inglewood Country club, Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Spanish-American War Veterans, and county and state bar associations. There is no member of the Seattle bar of more pleasing personality. His policies and methods have always been along ethical lines, and the respect and esteem of bench and bar have always been enjoyed by Mr. Grinstead. 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.