Richard Howard Adler's Reviews

Arthur was my first contact and put in motion the process before turning it over to a very competent member of his staff. He was always informed and on top of the case during the entire process. He is very skilled at his profession and is very professional as well as compassionate.

As a retired Physician/Surgeon of 27 years I have had many occasions to i nteract with a large number of attorney's over a variety of issues. My relationship with Richard Adler, as he represented us, has been outstanding.
He has been extremely thorough and very clearly expalined the entire process and what the expected and unexpected outcomes might be.He very vigorously represented our interests and was always truthful, and handled each aspect of lthe case in a prompt and professional manner. He is extremely well versed with the rule of law but also all of the nuances. I would highly recommend Mr. Adler and his competent staff.

I wan t to thank Mr. Adler and his paralegal, MaryEllen Bolden for all the work they did on my auto accident injury claim.. I thought it was something I could handle myself, but as time went on, it became more and more complicated. Richard Adler agreed to help me two and a half years after the accident and just prior to my needing extensive back surgery as a result of the injury. Their willingness to help me and response in bringing everything together has been very much appreciated. I feel he did an excellent job and am very satisfied. The fact that he is still working on the medical portion of my settlement after the insurance settlement was made, shows how much he cares about his clients. Thank you so very much!

February 20, 2009 I was involved in a motor vehicle accident where a sixteen year old girl ran a red light and hit my car. Seven days later I had a heart attack, resulting in congestive heart failure. The car accident was traumatizing to me and I can no longer drive a car because of it. Richard Adler was knowledgeable, efficient, and kept me informed through each and every step of the case. Aside from the legal or technical aspects of the case, Mr. Adler cared about my health and well being. He took the time to talk to me and keep an eye on how I was feeling, both physically and mentally. I was kept informed on all correspondance between his office and the agencies involved with the case, and I was able to call him with any questions or concerns that I had. I would recommend Richard Adler highly to anyone that finds themselves in any type of auto accident, or personal injury case in general.

At age 86, my mother was in a car accident sustaining multiple serious injuries. There was no way I was going to deal with all that was forthcoming on my own but the task of deciding upon an attorney seemed daunting. After talking to several attorneys, I contacted Richard. We had several phone calls and email exchanges prior to my committing to his service. After our first in-person meeting, my concerns disappeared. His knowledge, understanding of the law and genuine concern for my mother were evident from the very beginning. He and his staff did a wonderful job keeping us informed at every step as we navigated all that was needed with the insurance companies. I felt more like I was a member of their team than just another client. In the end, I believe they were able to exact the best settlement achievable. Words that come to mind when I describe my experience - professional, thorough, knowledgeable, experienced, trustworthy and compassionate. I would have no reservation at all referring my friends or family to Richard for his services. I told my wife that if I am ever in a serious accident, call the doctor first and Richard second!

Mr. Adler and his staff, especially Paralegal MaryEllen Bolden, were extremely helpful and exceeded my expectations in every respect, especially the end result. I will not hesitate in recommending them for personal injury representation, and I'm married to an attorney!

I was in an accident in September of 2010 and had to coordinate between my health insurance, their subrogation company and the at fault party's auto insurance for several months before I got my settlement. Because of the small size of my settlement, Richard gave me free phone and email consultation throughout the process, reviewing documents and what I needed to say to the different parties to ensure I got the maximum benefits. I am very grateful for his help.

After being injured in an auto accident I knew I needed an attorney, but was hesitant to deal with one more thing on top of the doctors and insurance companies. I did my research and found Richard Adler. Things actually got much easier after hiring Richard. I no longer had to deal with the insurance companies and had the incredible support of Heather Aliulis, case manager, with Adler Giersch.
Richard and Heather are a fantastic team. I followed their instructions very closely and consulted with them regularly over the last 2 years.
My case settled last week and I am relieved beyond words. Nothing can take away the injuries I sustained, but the financial compensation helps me put my life on a new course.
Richard is trustworthy, competent, hard working, and compassionate. I highly recommend him and his team for anyone who has suffered the impact an auto accident can have on your body, mind, and life.

Richard Adler was invaluable in settling our case. We knew very little about how to go about it and he was very helpful, knowledgable, and warm. I would definitely recommend him.

Richard Adler and MaryEllen Bolden offered expert legal advice and counsel and their kind and compassionate presence gave my daughter hope and comfort. I am grateful for their persistence and belief in fair compensation after my daughter’s accident. They not only believed in coverage of her medical bills, her future care and necessities, but also her personal well being and comfort in the process. I am deeply grateful for their advocacy on our behalf.

I had a wonderful experience with Richard Adler and his law firm. I went into this not really knowing what to expect. Everything about this entire experience exceeded my expectations. Richard and MaryEllen were very helpful and supportive during my case. All my questions were answered in a timely manner, and I never felt that my case wasn't important. I know that this is a very busy law firm, but MaryEllen and Richard always made me feel like my case was important to them and they always had time for me. I was surprised and very happy with the outcome of the case -- again, it by far exceeded my expectations. I have had experiences with a couple of attorneys in the past, and Richard and his firm are by far the best that I have ever dealt with. I would highly recommend this firm to everyone. He is the best of the best!

My family and I were in a car accident. We sustained life-long injuries. I started out with one lawyer and was not getting results. Frustrated with the lack of progress I asked around for recommendations in the professional arenas and Richard Adler's name kept surfacing. I called Richard and was fortunate to have him accept my case. He was at a disadvantage not having my case from the beginning but that did not deter him. He and his staff went to work and Richard's approach was night and day from my previous counsel. I was kept informed of the progress he made and whenever I had a question his staff were quick to respond. Due to Richard's perseverance and thoroughness, the outcome of my case worked in my favor. I am very pleased. Mr. Adler is a kind and caring person who during my time of duress was able to relieve me of some of my legal concerns. Would I recommend him? Absolutely! You want this attorney on your side. Richard Adler's card is in all of our vehicles and if we ever have another accident we will be calling Richard. Insurance companies have many attorneys. They have good attorneys; Richard Adler is definitely better!

My experience with Richard Adler and Jacob Gent at Adler Giersch, PS, was fantastic. From the very beginning, these two individuals made an otherwise daunting process navigable. Taking over the burden of the situation, they involved me in every decision, treated me respectfully, and made my priorities their own. Never was I pressured to take my case one direction or another; instead, the available options were presented to me, and my decision was final.

Richard and Jacob's experience was invaluable in resolving my case. I would have been lost without their intimate, first-hand knowledge of all aspects of personal injury law. I understand that choosing a legal adviser can be intimidating and exhausting, but I would encourage anyone in need to speak with Richard and Jacob.

After a debilitating automobile accident and years of treatment and surgery, I found that my next challenge would be dealing with the insurance company.

I was fortunate to have been directed to the very best doctors and surgeons for my injuries. As I continued on the path of recovery a nagging question emerged – should I consult an attorney? And if so, who would I ask? How would I research it?

I had been given excellent care by my physician and as every test, surgery, and treatment he had prescribed was right on the mark I figured I ought to ask him. When I asked my physician who I should consult without any hesitation he insisted I give Richard Adler and his team a call.

I spoke first with MaryEllen, Richard Adler’s paralegal, who was patient, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable in addressing my concerns. One of my biggest concerns at the beginning of this process was how much time this would require of me. MaryEllen was an expert at gathering the information needed. She made sure my focus was on a healthy recovery.

When I first met Richard I was immediately struck by his empathetic, mild-mannered, and genuine nature. He is an exceptional listener and I found his personality to be down-home and unpretentious; qualities that I find to be uncharacteristic in the legal profession especially after seeing those goofy television spots. However don’t let that impression lead you to think he’s not a tenacious fighter when it comes to dealing with the insurance company’s highly paid army of attorneys - quite the contrary. Richard’s cases are not the insurance company’s “low hanging fruit” of claims to underpay. More time and money would be exhausted by the insurance companies to fight Richard than pursuing far easier targets. If he were an animal they would see him as a lion in porcupine hide.

Many things make Richard highly effective but what strikes me the most is his experience in knowing what is fair; developing a strategy of approach with all the pertinent information; and foremost, articulating ironclad arguments. I appreciated that Richard would take the time to explain his strategy and way of thinking and wasn’t the least bit put off by my many questions.

My particular case was complex and I knew it would be a difficult, but Richard took it in stride and even seemed giddy for the challenge it presented. This showed me the passion Richard has for his work.

So Richard if you’re reading this, thank you and your team for being a formidable ally for the little guy!

My chiropractor recommended the Adler-Giersch law firm to me after I was involved in a bad car accident. The lawyers at Adler-Giersch were extremely helpful. They gave me hope that my injuries and medical bills would not overrun me. Communications were excellent and working with them was very easy. I had a very positive outcome and settled with the insurance company with all my medical bills paid and even a substantial amount in my own pocket. Working with Adler-Giersch was a fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend them to any of my friends, family or colleagues. A++!

Hiring Richard in my personal injury case was the best decision I could have made. He guided me expertly through the process, gave me sound and practical advice, referred me to top quality health care providers, was realistic in his projections for a settlement for me, and overall was my best advocate and spokesperson. In the end, he also negotiated a fabulous settlement for me, keeping my case out of the court system. I really cannot recommend him highly enough.

I contacted Richard Adler on the advice of a doctor I saw after suffering a nasty accident. In his words he'd never recommend a lawyer with the one exception being Richard Adler. I was very fortunate to get his name at the time.

I was involved in a life derailing bicycle accident resulting in a disabling brain injury. Right from the very first time I met with Richard he was compassionate, understanding, and incredibly reassuring for what was to be a multi year process trying to get the insurance company to "do the right thing".

Richard not only represented me as an attorney and advocate for my legal case but helped me and my family find information on brain injury, survivor groups, and lectures with doctors where we learned a tremendous amount that has helped us cope and adapt to a new life style.

Stress is one of the worst parts of a traumatic injury - the insurance companies compound that stress dramatically - and Richard did a tremendous amount to mitigate that stress on me and my family. Just his presence and demeanor were very reassuring that things were in good hands and would be taken care of. I never had to worry that something might be over looked or slip through the cracks.

One of the biggest things I can thank Richard for has to be education. He really helped me understand not so much the legal side of things but my injury as well. He has done a tremendous amount of work with brain injuries and the Brain Injury association of Washington and he still understands what it's like to be new to the situation as any of us would be getting in an accident.

It's scary to be going through this process, the legal stuff, insurance companies, letters, doctors... I can't thank Richard and his staff enough for what they did to help me through it all. Even after things were "done and settled" Richard has continued to be there and support myself and family even checking in just to see how we were doing.

I would like to recommend Richard as a friendly, experienced and a trustworthy personal injury and auto accident Lawyer, who really cares about well being of his customers.

I have had a personal injury as a result of an auto accident in May 2005. At that time I was almost 8 month pregnant with my child and was very stressed out by insurance companies who wanted to "close" the case as soon as possible. I definitely needed some legal assistance to go through the challenge of dealing with the insurance companies plus to be able to pay to the medical providers.

My friend recommended contacting Richard Adler who helped her to settle her case. Richard took his time to listen to me and to learn all little details, and provided me with very clear information about the legal aspect of my case. The most important, he and his assistants took over the burden of dealing with the insurance companies so I could focus on my new-born child.

It took longer that I expected to settle the case, however I can not imaging doing it by myself without Richard's help.

I would like to recommend Richard Adler to anyone who needs a professional to handle their personal injury case.

Richard is a very knowledgeable attorney who truly cares about your well-being as a client. My husband was crossing the street when he got hit by a truck who ran a red light. Every time we met with Richard he truly had an interest in my husband's recovery and often gave us great advice and referrals. I appreciated the fact that it wasn't all about business when we met with him. I would definitely recommend him!!

Richard Adler provided outstanding representation for my husband regarding the MTBI he received January 21, 2006 in an automobile accident. We were faced with having to sue our own insurance company in order to receive the full coverage provided under our policy. It is our certain belief that without Richard’s representation we would never have received the compensation my husband was entitled to under our coverage. We found Richard Adler to be experienced, thorough, capable, helpful and efficient in preparing and moving our case forward. He knows how to succeed! He was prepared to do whatever was necessary to achieve the maximum compensation possible for my husband’s injuries. When a person is injured, just dealing with the recovery process is overwhelming. Difficulties facing an insurance company, even your own insurance company, without the excellent representation we received would have been impossible. We have no reservations recommending Richard Adler to anyone who has suffered a traumatic injury and is in need of outstanding legal representation.

Genuine, Professional and Caring. Who can say that about their Lawyer. I can! I've always heard bad things about lawyers. Richard is different. He really loves his job and likes to help people. I went to Richard Adler about a year and a half ago. I would not have gotten the medical help I needed without him (91 thousand dollars worth of medical that is). I am now back to skiing and mountain biking. Through out the year, I was always informed about what was going on. They always seemed to be working on my case. My case was recently settled at the maximum amount! Richard also gave me some really great financial advise that I really appreaciate! Mary-Ellen (Richard's Para legal) was also great. She was always there for any questions or concerns. I would recomend Richard Adler to any friend or family member.

I had the good fortune of being referred to Richard Adler via word of mouth from my chiropractor. She was concerned that the mild brain trauma that I incurred in a car accident would need someone skilled in that subtle type of injury in order to make the best case for me. I later found out that she was entirely correct in her thinking.

He did a very thorough and professional job in guiding me in our efforts to support my case and when the time came, he prepared an excellent demand letter for the insurance companies. Both of whom settled via his negotiations for the full policy limit amounts without the cost or effort of a trial.

Having read other legal briefs before, I was impressed with the level of knowledge, detail, preparation, persuasiveness, and thoroughness of his demand letter which reflect the talents of the man who prepared it.

Although my case is not one of the larger ones he has dealt with, he gave it his full efforts to drive it to a successful conclusion. Now that we have settled and although his fee is complete, he continues to negotiate with the medical providers to reduce their subrogation claims on the settlement in order to help me get the most net proceeds from it. An extra effort for which I very much appreciate.

Overall he did a fantastic job which greatly exceeded my expectations. I’m a very satisfied client and would recommend Atty. Adler to anyone who needs a top notch personal injury lawyer.

Background:
About 3 years ago I was involved in a car accident that left me with some back, neck, shoulder and head injuries with my car totaled. Admittedly, it could have been a lot worse as most of these injuries were on the mild side. As a result of the concussion I had in the accident, I was left with a mild traumatic brain injury which made me feel dizzy, confused, and somewhat unable think straight for months afterwards.

I initially thought I’d just shake it off and get back to life. After 4 months, I discussed settlement with the offender’s car insurance. In that discussion, I decided I had no idea what was going on regarding rights and legal terminology and figured out that the insurance company would probably take advantage of my naivety to lowball me as they were in the process of doing on the car settlement.

I got a word of mouth recommendation for another local PI lawyer. While this person was OK and did send me to some good medical providers, he has somewhat of a low tech brute force type style that I thought would be unsuited for a mild brain injury representation. He did convince me that I would be substantially better off with a lawyer representing me than going it alone.

As mentioned above, I was steered to Atty. Adler’s web site where I discovered his deep knowledge and expertise in handling brain injury claims. In fact, he’s written a solid easy to understand primer on the subject which I would recommend to anyone who has had a head trauma.

He and his assistant, Mary Ellen, communicated with me the plan. Mary Ellen often reminded me for follow ups and other medical appointments that I may have forgotten or neglected without her timely reminders. Although it took longer than I expected at first, I now know that he was building up a solid set of medical documentation on my various problems so that he would have the full story to be able to make the best case for me before he even approached the insurance companies.

Once all my medical issues were fully defined, he prepared the demand letters and set my expectations regarding the possible size of the settlements. For instance, he thought that we might get some resistance from the insurance companies regarding some fine points that might necessitate our reaching a less than maximum settlement. Somehow, he was able to quickly negotiate over any of their objections to reach the maximum settlement without any involvement on my part.

In the end, he negotiated a settlement with the offender’s insurance company and my insurance company (for uninsured/underinsured motorist) for both full policy

Mr. Adler handled my case with intelligence. He developed a strong legal structure around my brain injury case. His depth of experience handling a case like mine help him find and analyze the not so evident details that could weaken my case: remarks, examples of actions I had made or taken in the past that could weaken my case. Mr. Adler also was a wise advocate. He did not let me feel sorry for myself for too long. He was always ready to advise me on situations regarding my employment, retirement and future ideas for the spending of my settlement. He absolutely held me up when I most wanted to give up.
He is good counsel, wise advocate and a good person.

Richard Adler changed my life to be liveable again! He is without exception the most excellent and compassionate Personal Injury advocate with whom I ever had the pleasure of working. He is caring and understands the difficulties involved in sustaining oneself and one's family during a period of major pain, surgeries, absences from work, sudden high expenses and less income, all while dealing with the nasty intricacies of an insurance case. He is a master at his work, always focused on doing and being the best he can be, and focused on providing the best service for his clients.
If you like to read on, here is a little bit about how my case developed: I was rear-ended in a car accident by a very fast moving vehicle. I sustained a lot of soft tissue-whiplash type injuries, but unfortunately, unbeknownst to anyone, I also herniated a disk severely. Initially, I tried dealing with the situation personally, through my family doctor, physical therapy, and chiropractic care. I had (Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage from my auto insurance, which I thought - as one would - should cover the initial doctors' bills. They paid - up until the point that I had to have neck surgery. At that point my own insurance decided they had paid enough, though didn't give me such decision, and just prolonged the process of payment and decisions with lots of red tape. However, as is the rule in my state, my health insurer through my work would not pay until the PIP insurance was exhausted. As I had no way of proving that (they simply dragged things out), I was caught between insurers with thousands of dollars in medical bills and no way to move forward.
This is when I found Richard, who was referred to me by a friend. First off, Richard was reachable immediately. No long wait or “we can talk to you in about a month or two”. A quick intake questionnaire with one of the highly competent Adler Giersch assistants, and I had an initial meeting with Richard within a day. I had interviewed several other attorneys and I work in the legal field, and even initially was I was quite impressed with Richard’s approach and very professional, yet caring demeanor. The meeting covered many details of the case, of my injuries (including a first surgery that was unsuccessful), and the probability of Richard’s involvement in the case helping to move it forward. He was quite straight with me that not every case is improved by a lawyer’s involvement (e.g. property damage only cases) - some cases are more costly with an attorney that without, while not leading to different results. This impressed me as very ethical.
However, in my case, there were so many complications that Richard took my case. What a blessing this was for me and my family! Richard took over dealing with the red tape, always keeping me informed and explaining even the most complex situations in a clear and concise way to make them easily understood. Initially, it was hard for me - a type A personality - to let go and let someone else take care of the direction of what to do. However, Richard put me at ease immediately by saying that he would not only keep me informed and advising me on the issues, but never make a decision without my input.
He clearly explained to me the approximate timeline from the beginning and showed me the steps and the reasons for the steps. He never promised anything he couldn’t keep, but he did forecast the steps and direction with an accuracy that comes only from major experience (or a crystal ball). His initial forecast was that it would take approximately 2 years for the case to settle all around, assuming it didn’t go to trial (which he didn’t think it would - and he was right once again). He was compassionate about my injuries and about my frustration that things took such a long time. He helped me navigate the medical jargon and medical networks, so that I could find the best doctors for my care.
Richard navigated the case from the beginning as if “we were preparing for trial”, which meant that we all worked hard to have all of the

Three years ago, my husband, Jeff, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in a bicycling accident. Life as I knew it abruptly and dramatically ended. I found myself, at 28, trying to navigate and manage the very complex and demanding life of a person living with a severe TBI. There are not appropriate words to explain how difficult of a time it was and how uncertain our future looked.

From our very first meeting, Richard showed me the utmost respect, understanding, and compassion. Richard and his amazing team literally jumped in with both feet and helped me tackle all aspects of Jeff's care; hospitals, surgeries, rehab, group homes, etc. Richard was unbelievably committed to our case and in the end, was able to ensure that Jeff would have the quality of care he will need for the rest of his life.

To be quite honest, it is difficult to sum up just how instrumental Richard Adler has been in my life. He stood by me during the most difficult time in my life. His dedication to helping TBI families is nothing short of amazing. I am forever grateful for the compassion and understanding Richard and MaryEllen, paralegal extraordinaire, have bestowed upon us.

I first used Richard in 1999 and unfortunately had another car accident in 2007, so I required his help again. He was honest and upfront about all the possible outcomes and options in my situation. He got the job done and I would highly recommend him and his team to everyone.

Mr. Adler provided us with outstanding service . We were very impressed with his knowledge of accident recovery, insurance, medical records and procedures and the entire gamut of personal injury law. We could never have recovered what we needed without his expertise. He explained the entire claim process in detail and kept us informed every step of the way. After my wife and I experienced a traumatic experience, we felt confident in his counsel.

A serious motorcycle accident put me out of work for four months. Progressive Insurance, who represented the motorist cited in the accident, refused to respond to me in any meaningful way, and eventually would not answer my phone or email inquiries. We could have gone on that way for years.
Richard explained up front his fees, costs and possible outcomes. He was accurate on all counts, and I just received my check from Progressive. Professional and aggressive.
What more could you ask of an attorney?

I was very fortunate to have Richard Adler recommended to me by my chiropractor. Mr. Adler is the kind of attorney you do NOT want to be working for your adversary. He has an air about him that signals aggressive professionalism, yet he is gentle with his clients, respecting their pain. He has surrounded himself with warm, caring paralegals who always responded immediately to my needs (even after the case was closed).

At one point, Mr. Adler made a call to my chiropractor who was refusing to bill my insurance & insisting that I pay cash (even though he said he took insurance). Mr. Adler had a frank discussion with him regarding medical ethics. This was certainly above and beyond what was required, but Mr. Adler and MaryEllen (my assigned paralegal) made sure that they stood up for me.

I would recommend Richard Adler's office to anyone.

After struggling to find competent legal assistance with my personal injury case, only to be extremely disappointed with what I found, it was recommeded I contact Richard Adler, and his staff of assistants and paralegals, and that advice was the best thing that came my way in an otherwise harrowing set of circumstances and experience.

After meeting with Mr Adler, and paralegal, MaryEllen Bolden, the light at the end of a long dismal tunnel was finally in sight. Through Mr Adler's expert advice and legal counsel, and his dedicated advocacy for my rights and cause, along with the diligent and efficient work by his paralegal staff, I feel I received the very best legal representation possible anywhere.

During all this, I saw a TV program where an insurance company representative openly admitted that:; '...it's their job to deny payment of claims and delay payment of claims in whatever way possible.' I was shocked to hear such brazen admission of clear and evident breach of contract on the part of the insurance companies, but with my own personal experience with that very same struggle, it didn't surprise me, and it fully explained why it is absolutely necessary to have the best legal representation on your side.

Mr Richard Adler is exactly that; the best legal representation and advocacy to have on your side. I highly recommend him, and his compentent staff at his firm.