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Thank you for taking time to review my background and experience as you move forward with the important decision of hiring the right attorney for your case. If I am retained as your counsel, I will listen to your individual needs and circumstances, and then implement a plan that levels the playing field with insurers and those not taking proper responsibility for their actions. This will allow more time for you to focus on the issues that matter most, such as your health and recovery.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1980
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333 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109-4619
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1111 West Meeker Street, Kent, WA, 98032
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4204 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA, 98203
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Posted by Matthew | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Richard is a fantastic personal injury attorney. He helped me through a personal injury case and achieved a very positive outcome. If you’re in need of a personal injury attorney, you’re probably already dealing with a difficult, unwanted situation and a lot of emotions. I expected that navigatin...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I recommend Adler & Giersch for their outstanding legal representation, integrity, and profound compassion. After interviewing three reputable firms, we selected the team led by Richard Adler, a brilliant legal authority around traumatic brain injury (TBI). From ou...
Posted by Bonita | October 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend the law office of Adler Giersch. I worked with Richard Adler and his team, Elisabeth and Jenny. They are very professional and compassionate. They kept me informed on what was happening with my case and also checked in with me to see how my recovery was progressing. Richard an...
Posted by Joe L, | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was in a serious motor vehicle collision with brain, neck, back, hand, and leg injuries. I had extensive medical treatments, and a disability in my profession with loss of income. I contacted several attorneys but I was not satisfied. I was referred to Adler Giersch, and I received an immediate...
Posted by Andrew Garcia | February 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I have over 25 years prior law firm industry experience as a legal biller. As a client of a law form this time, both Richard Adler and Jenny Lacobucci are two of the most professional and caring people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I am extremely happy with the outcome of my case and wou...
"Having known Richard Adler for over 20 years, he has been an inspiration and example on how to serve those who suffer from injuries. Through his seminars, literature, and expertise, Richard has been a mentor to many."
"I have had the great pleasure of working with Richard for over 12 years. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of personal injury, particularly traumatic brain injury. He is highly regarded in both the legal and medical communities. Richard is a fierce advocate who consistently obtains excellent results for his clients. He epitomizes "tough advocacy" and "compassionate counsel." His commitment to his clients and the community as a whole is unsurpassed.."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has been one of the leaders in helping those with brain injury/trauma. Not only has he represented the injured he has set about setting up programs to help them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a persobn of great compassion. He is a strong advocate for his clients but also mindful of the larger good as he interacts with people on all sides in our local community and at the national level as well. He is first rate in all respects."
"I've known Richard for 30 years, since we were both starting out as young lawyers and have recently worked with him on appeal in a case he's handled in the trial court. Richard is a great litigator who genuinely cares about his clients. He embodies all the finest qualities of a top notch trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is smart, knows the law, has more trial experience than most and is honest and caring."
"I have worked with Richard on several significant cases over the past 10 years. He is an excellent attorney and brought all of the case to a successful conclusion. He has also demonstrated a sincere committment to the population he serves. A good attorney and a good person.."
"I have worked with Richard Adler on a number of cases and he is an excellent attorney in every way. I highly recommend him."
"Richard is a tireless, passionate and effective attorney who has represented traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors and their families in the best possible way. He is considered among the best in his field by those of us who know the TBI legal community and any client fortunate enough to have Richard and his firm represent them has a legal team that will find every way possible to help that client. Richard is a selfless volunteer who regularly takes the time to educate the public about TBI issues through his many speaking engagements and public service opportunities. I wholeheartedly endorse Richard and his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. This is a legend for Brain Injury cases setting a national standard. I respect and admire the accomplishments of Richard Adler."
"I highly endorse Mr. Adler. He knows this area of the law and provides his clients with the best possible representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard has my unqualified endorsement as an advocate and a caring person. He represents badly injured people. He not only takes care of their legal needs, but also is diligent in seeing that they get the best of medical care. He is truly a lawyer's lawyer."
"I have worked with Richard Adler and his firm on many high profile complex personal injury cases. Richard possess the unique qualities of unparalled knowledge of brain injuries with a deep rooted compassion for his clients. I look forward to continuing my professional relationship with Richard and his firm."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2020
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Companies to Work for, Seattle Business Magazine
2019
Top 100 Companies to Work for, Seattle Business Magazine
2019
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2019
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2019
Honorary Chair, Brain Injury Alliance-Washington
2018
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2018
Top 100 Best Companies to Work for, Seattle Business Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2017
Top 100 Companies to Work for, Seattle Business Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2016
National Pro Bono Award, American Association for Justice
2016
100 Top Companies to Work For, Seattle Business Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
100 Best Companies to Work For, Seattle Business Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2014
Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top Rated Lawyer, ALM
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Washington State Jefferson Awards, Seattle City Club
2011
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washinton State Bar Association
2009
"Advocacy Award", Brain Injury Associaton of Washington
2009
Award - Leadership and Dedication, American College of Sports Medicine
2008
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2008
The President's Award, The American Massage Therapy Association - WA Chapter
2007
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Phoenix Award, Brain Injury Association of Washington
2005
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2005
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2004
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2003
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2000
Calvin Anderson Legislative Advocacy Award, American Massage Therapy Association of Washington
1999
Certificate of Appreciation , Brain Injury Association of Washington
1995
Award Plaque for Commitment to the Civil Justice System, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
2019 - Present
Founding Principal, Adler Giersch
1988 - Present
Managing Partner, Adler Giersch
1983 - 1988
Managing Partner, Adler Giersch & Read PS
1980 - 1983
Public Defender, Seattle-King County Public Defender
2014 - Present
Brain Injury Alliance-OregonAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar AdvocateMember
2007 - Present
American Association for Justice; Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation GroupMember
2006 - Present
Brain Injury Alliance-WashintonChairman Advocacy Committee
2000 - Present
Brain Injury Alliance of WashingtonBoard Member
2000 - Present
Brain Injury Alliance of WashingtonMember
1991 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Level Member
1986 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
Washington State Chiropractic AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Washington State Association of JusticeMember
2009 - 2021
University of Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model SystemsAdvisory Board
2004 - 2018
Brain Injury Alliance of WashingtonChairman of Executive Board
2003 - 2009
Brain Injury Association of WashingtonPresident
1996 - 2000
Evergreen Head Injury Rehabilitation CenterAdvisory Board
1996 - 2000
Brain Injury Association of WashingtonMember
1989 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1988 - 1996
Washington State Head Injury FondationMember
1980
JD - Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
2019
Getting Insurance Companies to Pay for Pain Management with Clinic Records and Litigation
2017
Concussion Awareness and Recognition
2017
Traumatic Brain Injury and Lystedt Law: 10 Years Later
2016
2015
How to Use Stories to Win Your Case
2014
Concussion Laws in the United States and New Era in Brain Injury Awareness, Funding and Research: What Does it Mean for TBI Survivors and Their Families
2014
Are you Prepared for Concussion Litigation (Mock Testimony Demonstration)?
2014
Traumatic Brain Injury and Youth Sports: State of the Laws in the USA
2013
Getting Insurance Companies to Pay for Pain Management with Clinic Records and Litigation
2013
Brain Injury, Adversity, and Never Ever Giving Up
2012
“The Zackery Lystedt Law”
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
Management of Sports Concussion Injuries with Special Reference to the Zackery Lystedt Law
2010
The Zackery Lystedt Law
2010
Winning a Traumatic Brain Injury Case: Using Lay Witnesses, Illustrations, New Laws, Imaging, Neuropsychologists and other Practice Pointers
2010
Co-Chair; Use of Illustration in Brain Injury Cases; Sports-Related Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries-Lessons for Severe TBI Related Cases
2010
Forensic Physiatry:The Basics of Expert Testimony and Life Care Planning
2008
The Winning Focus for your Traumatic Brain Injury Case: Including Use of Before and After Witnesses
2007
Personal, Family, and Business Liability
2006
The Winning Focus for your Traumatic Brain Injury Case - Including Use of Before and After Witnesses
2006
Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases
2006
Understanding Personal Injury and Insurane Law
2006
What Every Attorney Should Know About Brain Injury: The Winning Focus for your TBI Case
2005
Overview of the Challanges of Brain Injury Litigation; Ethical Issues in Brain Injury Litigation; Screening Traumatic Brain Injury Cases; Working with your TBI Client and Family; Effectively Navigating Obstacles in TBI Cases - Practice Pointers
2004
ERISA Subrogation Issues
2003
Medical-Legal-Insurance Aspects of a Personal Injury Case for Today's Clinical Psychologist
2003
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma:Presenting Chiropractic Neurology at Deposition
2003
Understanding and Responding to an Insurer's Cost Containment Practices
2003
Chiropractic Jurisprudence
2002
Handling the Traumatic Brain Injury Case: Practice Pointers
2001
Medical-Legal Aspects of Advising the MVA Patient for ER Nurses
2000
Handling the Traumatic Brain Injury Case: Practice Pointers
2000
Personal Injury Practitioner's Medical Legal Guide
2000
Chiropractic Jurisprudence
1999
Medical Jurisprudence
1999
Who Pays and When? Life Care Planning Initiatives
1998
Medical-Legal Aspects of the Personal Injury Case for Physical Therapists
1997
Chiropractic Personal Injury Case
1996
Professional Standards of Practice
1996
Medical-Legal Aspects of Soft Tissue Injury
1993
An Attorney's Role in the Rehabilitation Team of the Spine-Injured Patient
1993
Forensics and Describing Brain Injury to a Jury
2014
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