J.D. Smith

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Client Rating

Endorsements

6 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 25% Motorcycle Accident
    11 years, 50 cases
  • 25% Car / Auto Accident
    11 years, 300 cases
  • 25% Trucking Accident
    11 years, 39 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • J.D. Smith Attorney at Law PLLC
    1700 7th Avenue, Suite 2260
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-588-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (0)

J.D. in Portugal
JD pondering how he can really make a difference
Strictly professional
Friendly but tenacious!

About me: I appreciate this opportunity to express how much I enjoy practicing law. I consider it a privilege to be a member of the Washington legal community. I enjoy... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Life Coach”

Posted by: aesther2, 2008-07-03 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Very responsive and conscientious, puts his client first. Cares about the outcome and strives to make sure that his client is satisfied. Respect... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


John Michael Brangwin

JD Smith certainly has the legal skills, and more importantly the experience, to handle a personal injury case. But JD has a rare quality that is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Brangwin , Wenatchee (WA), About 1 year ago
Kristin C O'Sullivan

J.D. Smith is a constant and instrumental contributor to the legal community. I admire his dedication to the improvement of the legal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kristin O'Sullivan , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 11 years since J.D. Smith was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at J.D. Smith Attorney at Law PLLC 2008–present
Attorney at Stritmatter Kessler Whelan Coluccio 2006–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Texas Wesleyan University Mass Communication BS - Bachelor of Science 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2009
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Bar Association 1999–present
Member Public Justice 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: i was injured doing a side job for someone
J.D.'s answer: Yes, you may have a case but should speak with an attorney right away so the attorney can... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Friends can sometimes be your best Mentors; A Special Thank you to my friends Ron Ward and James Williams American Bar Association newsletter 2008
Recent Developments on taxability of personal injury settlements WSTLA in Lisbon, Portugal 2006
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Cases

Title:
Ramey v. Knorr
Practice Area:
Personal Injury
Outcome:
$497,000 jury verdict affirmed on appeal
Description:
Serious motor vehicle collision

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Auto Insurance Policies: Interpretation, Issues and Hidden Treasures Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers 2009
Experts: Finding the Right Ones, Affordability, and Strategies Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers 2009
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