Leonard Semenea

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Leonard Semenea

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance

2025 - 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA

About Leonard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 90%

Complete legal counsel for those who have been hurt as a result of another person's negligence. This includes injuries that have resulted from auto collisions, premises liability, truck collisions, motorcycle collisions, auto v. pedestrian collisions, and animal attacks.

22 years | 1,500 cases

90%
Insurance 10%

Legal counsel for persons who have been denied coverage of PIP (personal injury protection) benefits, UM/UIM (uninsured/underinsured) benefits. Such claims are made against your own insurance company who has wrongfully denied benefits you paid for.

22 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 6 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2019

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Leonard Semenea, P.S.

2025 - 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

semenealaw.com/

Leonard Semenea's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Wonderful Attorney!!!!

My wife and I were injured in a car accident. The other driver was at fault. Her insurance company was pressuring us to sign off that we were ok. We had never been in an accident and didn’t know what to do. Attorney Semenea was referred to us and from the minute we met him we knew we were working wit...h the right person. He handled the communications with the insurance companies and was able to get us a substantial settlement. He’s an amazing attorney and has incredible people working in his firm. Kind, understanding and patient. Thank you Leonard!

Posted by Gabriel | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Help when you need the way you should get it

I have contacted Mr. Semenea 2 years after the accident and from the first meeting I knew he is the person who I want to represent me. He continued to help me for the next 5 years until we settled, without pressure, impatience or so, on the contrary he was one of the most compassionate people in my l...ife for a period of 7 years that I was dealing with this issue. While my medical problem was not solved, the settlement he got me (max) is going to be great help for me to continue to deal with the issues I ended up having after the crash. Previous lawyers who I talked to were not even close to Mr. Semenea's professionalism, I don't really want to give you all the examples, here is one, something that Mr Semenea did on the first meeting and others miserably failed: "OK, Gabriel, I know this is a lot to process, please take this information home, talk to your family and when you are ready sign and send back to me". You would be amazed how many lawyers on avvo fail to do such a basic thing and pressure their clients to sign fast, on the first meeting... I can continue, but I think Mr Semenea earned his reputation and does not need more explaining. You want results, great representation, great explanations, a balanced mind, an objective point of view for him while still on your side, preparation, compassion, and respect, call Leonard!

Posted by Christa | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Trusted, Dependable and Caring Legal Warrior

Leonard Semenea relentlessly pursued all benefits due me until I received 100% of them. His medical background was a huge asset because he understood my injuries and provided me with guidance that led to superior resources. I received the necessary medical care during the critical first months of he...aling which otherwise would not have been available. He and his staff patiently explained each step of the process. They shielded me from the car insurance company attorney and case manager assigned to me that I felt were hostile, intimidating and laser focused on a single mission of denying me benefits . Benefits I had paid for many times over in premiums year after year. Semenea and his professional staff actively pursued the case, returned phone calls and emails promptly and gave me peace of mind during the 20 month process and they were kind. My claim wasn't a high dollar one. Leonard wasn't ever in it for a big payday. He is a highly trained, expert legal warrior who understands both the medical side and insurance companies. I recommend him without reservation.

Posted by Ryan | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Exceptional, in every aspect

I engaged Leonard and his team for an auto claim in 2014/2015 when we were rear-ended and the at fault party's insurance company was unwilling to pay. His expertise in the matter combined with his compassion for the situation was nothing short of exceptional. Leonards background as a chiropractor, ...pastor and very experienced lawyer give him a pedigree unlike any lawyer I have ever encountered before. This results in an individual who understands the complex legal systems we live in, understands the medical side, and has the compassion, patients and personality of a beloved pastor. I could not recommend Leonard and his team any higher.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

He works hard for you and your case

I hired on Mr. Semenea as my lawyer after having a previous lawyer who wasn't willing to put in the effort to win my case. I think my previous lawyer thought the odds would be against us in this case, but Mr. Semenea thought otherwise. He and his associates put in the work and effort that I was hop...ing for from a lawyer and eventually we settled the case for the maximum amount allowed. I can't give him high enough recommendations, to family & friends, or to strangers. On top of every thing he is a very out going and easy to talk to person, and he is easy to reach by phone or by email. If you need legal help I think you owe it to yourself to at least talk to him to see if he is the right lawyer for you.

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Leonard Semenea's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cosmin Popa

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leonard is a hardworking, knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney who consistently achieves great results for his clients. Leonard’s medical background allows him to fluently speak the language of physicians and insurance professionals. He thoroughly understands his client’s conditions without the need of a primer in medicine. I highly endorse him without reservation."

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Kyle Olive

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Peick

Personal injury lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Leonard since he was in law school and he and I would have lunch to discuss my experiences in the practice of law as he was learning how to be an attorney. Leonard is highly intelligent, has a healthcare background and will do an excellent job for any client that is unable to contact me. :)"

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Joseph Koplin

Personal injury lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a chiropractor and attorney, Leonard is extremely knowledgeable. He is a caring and aggressive advocate for his clients."

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Donald Jacobs

Personal injury lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Leonard on several cases over the years. He is tenacious, diligent and genuinely cares about his clients. He also has a background in medicine and really knows the science behind auto injuries."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Leonard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Kornfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Leonard for over 10 years. He is an outstanding person and lawyer. As a fellow member of the bar, I can tell you he is trustworthy and honest and, most importantly, a great person with a heart of gold."

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Joseph Koplin

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Richard Adler

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2015

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2014

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2014

Jury Verdict, Snohomish County Superior Court

2014

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2014

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2013

UM Arbitration, UM Award

2013

UIM Arbitration, UIM Award

2013

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2013

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2013

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2012

MAR Award, King County Superior Court

2011

Jury Verdict, King County Superior Court

2010

Jury Verdict, KC Superior Court

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Leonard Semenea, P.S.

Associations

2004 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

King County Superior Court

Over one million

UIM Arbitration

$500,000.00

UIM Arbitration

More than $150,000.00

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Education

2004

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)

1991

Cleveland Chiropractic College

Doctor of Chiropractic (Cum Laude)

1991

Cleveland Chiropractic College

BS - Bachelor of Science in Human Biology

1987

ELAC

RN - ADN

Speaking Engagements

2014

Chiropractic CCE

Personal Injury Law

2013

CCE

Personal Injury Law

Publications

2014

Video Medical Documentation & Personal Injury Law

Languages

English

Romanian

Spanish

Activity

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