Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 179. LIVINGSTON B. STEDMAN: I REGARD Livingston B. Stedman, of the firm of Hastings & Stedman, of Seattle. as one of the best qualified lawyers in the state. Mr. Stedman is a native of Massachusetts and was born in 1864. His early educational training was had in public schools. From Harvard he graduated in 1887 with the degree of B. A., and in 1891 took the M. A. degree from the same institution. Coming to Seattle in 1890 he engaged in practice with Col. John C. Haines until Col. Haines death in 1892. The same year he became a member of the firm of Hughes, Hastings & Stedman, and later formed the present firm of Hastings & Stedman. This firm is the oldest practicing in Seattle and enjoys one of the largest clienteles. In the court room Mr. Stedman possesses a measure of self-confidence that is admirable. He has always made it a distinct policy never to enter into trial until he has sifted every atom of evidence. In argument he is convincing and thorough in every detail. He neither asks no seeks quarter, but contests every inch of ground. In the preparation of briefs, Mr. Stedman is considered an adept by other members of the bar. Each shows care and precision and a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of law. 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.