Paterson Personal Injury Lawyers

Although practicing in the most conservative area of the state, Terry Abeyta has earned recognition as one of the top plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys in Washington. He recovered $6.9 million on a bleacher fall case (the largest settlement in the history of Yakima County), $4.1 million on a car crash case (the largest settlement in the history of Kittitas County), $3.5 million on a school playground case, the highest settlements in the history of Grant and Klickitat counties, the largest recovery on an uninsured motorist case in Yakima County history, the largest jury verdict on a cervical soft-tissue case in...

Rod Nelson was raised in the Yakima Valley and chose to return to Central Washington after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Washington in 1975, and from the University of Washington School of Law in 1978 in the top 10% of his class. Nelson began his law practice in Alaska in 1978 before returning in 1979 to practice in Washington State.

As a volunteer attorney for the Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services, Nelson was recognized as "Volunteer Attorney of the Year" in 2009, and has served as Judge Pro Tem for Yakima County Superior Court. He is a past...

David P. Abeyta is a second-generation personal injury lawyer. He works in the areas of plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death claims, including auto accidents, workplace injuries, and school injuries. Abeyta works primarily out of the Abeyta Nelson Yakima office.

Abeyta is a life-long resident of Yakima, Washington. After graduating from West Valley High School, Abeyta went on to study at Washington State University and graduated in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. Abeyta continued his education at the California Western School of Law, graduating in 2009. Abeyta joined Abeyta Nelson Injury Law in March 2010. He is a partner...

Before fighting for people who were injured, I worked at one of the largest insurance-defense litigation firms in Portland, Oregon. I defended the people who caused the injuries. I gained litigation experience and knowledge and understanding about how insurance companies evaluate and analyze claims and their strategies to defend against those claims. This knowledge and experience empowers me to help my clients' cases. When I am not working, my personal time is filled by spending time with my wife and three active little boys. When I am not chasing and playing with my boys, I enjoy computer games,...

As a personal injury lawyer, being an attorney and advocate is about addressing inequities and the imbalance of power that exists between individuals and large corporations or governmental entities, usually behemoth insurance companies. I have extensive experience in civil litigation, including torts (personal injury) and breach of contract (insurance bad faith), and find the story of David vs Goliath fascinating.

Upon graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law, George had opportunities to move to larger cities to practice. However, his love for Eastern Washington kept him in the area and he accepted a job in Kennewick, Washington. As a young associate lawyer, he quickly found his passion – trial work. He further found that he enjoyed helping those injured by others. He decided he wanted to be a personal injury trial lawyer. Within a couple years, George experience success as a personal injury lawyer. As an associate level attorney, he collected millions of dollars for injured people. His first "big" case...

Andrea has always been particularly drawn to the courtroom. She is quick on her feet and loves cross examination (this is an understatement). Her extensive litigation experience and trial work in a variety of practice areas began in 2007. She has handled numerous appeals, adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court, will contests, guardianships, insurance disputes, evictions, workplace harassment, wrongful terminations, garnishments, contract litigation, administrative proceedings, criminal matters, domestic cases, medical malpractice, injury cases, real estate disputes, etc. Andrea’s aggressive litigation style resulted in her admission to the Eastern and Western District of Washington Federal court, Eastern and Western District of Washington...

Bryan Smith grew up in Yakima, Washington. After obtaining a psychology degree from Western Washington University and a law degree from Seattle University, he came back to Yakima to practice law in the community where he was raised. Before becoming an attorney, he worked as an advocate for children suffering from mental illness. As an attorney, he continues to advocate for children and their families in the civil justice system. Bryan now represents victims of sexual abuse, medical malpractice, serious injuries, and wrongful death. He is also a graduate of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution mediation training program, and is...

Candelaria is a graduate of Gonzaga University and Gonzaga University School of Law. She currently practices Personal Injury Law in the Tri-Cities area. She is a member of the WSBA, the Benton-Franklin Bar Association, and is licensed to practice in the Eastern District of Washington. She also serves as a board member for the Legal Foundation of Washington. On her free time, she enjoys taking road trips with her family and cheering on the Seahawks and Gonzaga basketball team.

At Church & Page, PLLC, we help personal injury victims. Whether you've been injured in an automobile accident, a collision with a semi truck, attacked by a dog, injured on someone's property, had a slip/trip and fall, or experienced some other injury, we take great pride in providing legal services with a personal touch.

Ned Stratton is an Attorney at Anderson Law. We focus on insurance claims and personal injury claims. If you have been injured or you are having difficulties dealing with the strong arm tactics of an insurance company you should give us a call. Often people don't understand their long insurance contract or what their contract or legal rights are so we offer a free consultation to anyone injured in a collision or having difficulties with insurance. Sometimes we are unable to help but the consultation is still always free. ...

Brian was raised in Pasco and graduated from Pasco High School in 1993. He attended Washington State University and graduated with a B.A. in History/Education. Brian found a great deal of satisfaction serving the community as a public school teacher at Southridge High School. He enjoyed teaching US Government, US History, advising the National Honor Society and coaching Boys Basketball. After a ten year career in education and many fond memories, Brian left the area to attend Michigan State University College of Law where he excelled academically and served as President of his class. Brian was eventually hired by MSU...

Sandy Van is the managing partner and founder of Van Law Firm Injury and Accident Attorneys, a personal injury, mass tort, and sex abuse litigation law firm located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lakewood, and Yakima, Washington, and Legal Support Help, a legal staffing company. She is a personal injury attorney licensed to practice law in Nevada state and federal courts and Washington state and federal courts. She also has co-counsel relationships with attorneys nationwide and accepts cases nationwide. The growth and development of both Van Law Firm and Ms.Van’s personal career have not gone unnoticed. Nevada Business Magazine named...

Debra cares passionately about obtaining justice for her clients. Debra has practiced exclusively in personal injury since being sworn in as an attorney in November, 2002. Debra has worked, first as a paralegal, and now as an attorney, in the personal injury field since 1994. She completed Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Program in 2002, and passed the Washington State Bar Examination in July of that year. Debra has practiced exclusively in personal injury since being sworn in as an attorney in November, 2002. On January 1, 2006, she co-founded Willis & Toews, PLLC, with Monte Willis. ...

Attorney Monte Willis has been practicing law since 1995, and has extensive experience in Washington personal injury law.

In 2006, He and his former legal partner, Debi Toews opened Willis & Toews, a Walla Walla firm practicing exclusively in the personal injury field. Monte cares deeply about his work as an attorney, protecting the rights of Oregonians and Washingtons after their accidents.

His dedication to serving individuals and his local community is evident in his extracurricular activities. From working on the organizing committee for the Tour of Walla Walla to serving as a board member in the Walla Walla Downtown...

Walla Walla criminal defense lawyer, Mr. McCool has had the privilege of handling criminal cases over 37 years making them some of the best in town. If you are facing charges for a criminal offense, whether it be petty crimes such as a traffic violation or a more serious offense, this is the firm to seek out. With years of experience on his side you can trust that you will receive the dedication you deserve fighting for your case. Learn more about this by visiting their website or calling their office for a consultation. ...

I have practiced in Yakima County for twenty-eight years. I have experience in state and federal court throughout the state of Washington. I am also admitted to practice in Oregon.

After graduating from Duke Law School, Spencer was employed with Thompson & Knight, one of the largest law firms in Dallas, Texas. He worked in their Corporate & Securities Department. Thriving but not enamored with the narrow strictures of corporate firm life, he later accepted a job with a Dallas attorney that specialized in Personal Injury.

After gaining invaluable insight into personal injury law, Spencer returned to Washington where he opened up his own personal injury practice, Fielding Law Group. The firm has since expanded with offices in Yakima, Moses Lake, Seattle, Tacoma, and Boise.

Fielding Law Group features a range of...

Kelby J. Derenick has a decade of legal experience representing clients in real estate matters and in all aspects of civil litigation. Mr. Derenick practices law with the highest standard of attention to detail necessary for every case and prides himself in giving clients the dedication and attention they deserve. He can assist clients with routine transactions and also consistently obtains favorable results for his clients litigating disputed cases through trial. Mr. Derenick is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, California State Bar and is also admitted to practice with the United States District Court for the Eastern and...

I grew up in Montana working in my family's construction company, and moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University. I loved the area and I'm glad to call the Inland Northwest my home together with my wife and four children. When I'm not in court or helping clients, I'm usually riding motorcycles or playing soccer with my kids. I love being a lawyer, and little makes me happier than the chance to help a client set things right after they have been taken advantage of or injured by someone who refuses to take responsibility.

Jeff Burkhart is an attorney with Burkhart and Burkhart, PLLC in Walla Walla, Washington.