Arthur D Leritz

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Arthur D Leritz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Car accident Lawyer at Issaquah, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Brain Injury, Arbitration

250 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Arthur

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 55%

55%
Brain Injury 40%

40%
Arbitration 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014 2013 2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 8 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Adler Giersch PS

250 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027

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333 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109-4619

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4204 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA, 98203

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1111 West Meeker Street, Kent, WA, 98032

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Arthur D Leritz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

88 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 28 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Vicki | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The best decision I ever made

To whom it may concern: I was in a rear end car accident on November 22, 2019 where I sustained some painful injuries. It was suggested to me that I might need a personal injury attorney. I was not sure how to go about retaining an attorney but a close friend of mine recommended the law firm of ...Adler Giersch. Our first meeting was with Richard Adler; Arthur Leritz; Rachael Williams; my husband and myself. The meeting was well organized; everything was carefully explained in laymen’s terms as to what my rights and responsibilities were and how the Adler Giersch Law Firm would proceed on my behalf. I was counselled clearly by Arthur in their procedures and how my case would progress going forward. Over time Arthur stayed in close contact with me on happenings and the outlook. At all times his responses were clear and professional. This legal relationship resulted in a settlement in my favor which I accepted. I will strongly recommend Arthur Leritz with the Adler-Giersch Law Firm to anyone seeking legal representation for a personal injury claim. Arthur served me well throughout this journey. Sincerely, Vicki A. Nelson

Posted by Annie | February 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Gratitude

We have been so incredibly grateful to Arthur Leritz of Adler Giersch for helping shepherd us through the harrowing experience of managing a claim after our daughter was hit by a car as a pedestrian. Our daughter was 10 at the time, and the immense stress of managing her care along with trying to dec...ipher the insurance and legal parts was overwhelming. We felt that the insurance adjusters were trying to get us to sign off during this chaotic time. We were referred to Adler Giersch by medical friends and we could not have felt a bigger sense of relief when they took over communicating with the insurance companies. It gave us the space to take care of our daughter and our own grief. COVID made the process even more complicated and lengthy but Arthur kept us informed and on target the whole way through. He respected our wishes in the process, and protected our daughter from potentially stressful interactions with attorneys. He was skilled, professional, and warm. Arthur has our lifelong gratitude.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Painless Settlement

After a car accident that left me with a TBI, I hired Arthur to settle the logistics of my insurance and injury claim. I wanted as little involvement as possible so I could heal without financial and legal distractions. Arthur and his team made it easy for me. They worked behind the scenes and wer...e immediately responsive when I wanted to be involved. Arthur is professional and knows the laws inside and out. Him and his staff were caring and empathetic towards my situation and I am so grateful to have a positive outcome in the settlement of my case. I give Arthur and his team my highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Fantastic to work with! 10/10

This was my first time hiring a lawyer and I was really anxious about what to expect. My family and I were in a car accident and we recommended to hire an attorney to handle our case and settlement negotiations with the at fault insurance company. I am so grateful we ended up going with Arthur! I am ...one of those people that always does tons of research and after pouring over reviews I contacted several attorneys. After not being impressed or feeling comfortable with the other options we decided to hire Arthur. He was wonderful to work with, very easy to get ahold of and would get back to me with any questions or concerns (big or small) right away which I really appreciated, he kept us updated on what was going on and what to expect next throughout the entire process, and best of all he got us a GREAT settlement. We couldn't have asked for more and will definitely go straight to him if we ever have need for an attorney in the future.

Posted by Moriah | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review for Arthur

Authur was kind and helpful from the first time I contacted him and his office. I never felt pressured to make decisions about my case, but felt supported and confident in his expertise and the help of his team. He was always available for questions, and helped me work through the complications of my... circumstances. I can’t thank him enough for his advocacy!

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Arthur D Leritz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Gent

Unknown lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the privilege of working with Arthur since 2010. He is an excellent litigator. He is extremely knowledgeable, always well prepared and a true professional in and outside of the courtroom. He cares deeply for his clients, always keeping them informed about their case and ensuring they are well prepared though every step of the litigation process."

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Jay Nunez

Car accident lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Routinely provides insightful and accurate advice on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dan Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Arthur. As opposing counsel, the best endorsement I could give is "if I needed an attorney, I would hire him." He is a tenacious advocate for his clients while maintaining a great working relationship with opposing counsel."

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Simon Forgette

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Arthur on numerous cases and find him to be an excellent lawyer who is highly motivated and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Arthur."

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James Mcgowan

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Arthur and I just concluded a rather complex injury case and his handling was characterized by candor and integrity. He has worked both sides so he understands the vagaries of insurance defense without sacrificing any zeal in the representationof hte injured."

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Hilary Mohr

Car accident lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As opposing counsel in a case, I observed Arthur working tirelessly for his client while maintaining professional courtesy. He is clearly a dedicated and experienced advocate."

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Vivienne Alpaugh

Litigation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel on a automobile accident personal injury action with Arthur. He displayed a great deal of professionalism and treated my client with respect."

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William Weber

Personal injury lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Arthur in the past and more recently been opposing counsel on a number of cases. He throughly works up a case before filing so that I get a comprehensive package that allows me to easily evaluate his clients' claims and makes for an easier discovery and settlement process. He serves his clients well."

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Kerry Gress

Litigation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Arthur and I sat opposite each other on a large multi-party suit. I would not hesitate to recommend Arthur, whom I believe is a skilled advocate and litigator. It was a pleasure to work with Arthur. His demeanor and integrity were refreshing."

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Raymond Bishop

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Leritz was defense counsel on a case where his high profile Fortune 500 corporate client was sued by an injured individuaI represented by Bishop Law Offices. The case was tried to verdict in King County Superior Court. Mr. Leritz litigated the case by himself. Bishop Law Offices, on the other hand, assigned two attorneys (a principal and an associate) to try the case against Mr. Leritz and his client. The jury was interviewed following the verdict, and their endorsement of Mr. Leritz was to the point when they announced that he was "extremely professional." After a long case, and a contentious trial, I could not agree more. I endorse Arthur Leritz. - Raymond Bishop"

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Jack Hanemann

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was an opposing counsel on a significant case with Art Leritz. Art is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and caring lawyer. He conducted himself with professional courtesy. He seeks the best result possible with earnest diligence and is well-respected by judges and his peers. When you need a lawyer who will really fight for you, you cannot go wrong with Art."

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John Christensen

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Arthur on several very complex cases and he has displayed a superior knowledge of the law and sciences in several complex fields."

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Viivi Vanderslice

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arthur is a true professional and his clients are lucky to have him. I've had the opportunity to work with Arthur both on the defense and plaintiff side and he has always served his clients well."

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Michael Maxwell

Brain injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arthur is an outstanding client advocate. He pays close attention to detail, listens closely, and can make his client's case very well."

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Karen Koehler

Car accident lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Former defense lawyers can make pretty darn good plaintiff lawyers. Having gone that route myself, I know first hand. We can anticipate what the defense is going to do. So we build good strong plaintiff cases. Arthur's standout characteristics are his good humor, kindness and integrity even when fighting a lawsuit. I'm very happy that he changed sides and is now a plaintiff trial lawyer."

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Steven Shaw

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Arthur when I was a newly minted lawyer almost ten years ago. I was the junior associate on a personal injury case where my firm represented an injured driver. Arthur represented the at-fault driver and we worked together on a number of issues. What stood out about Arthur, and what continues to stand out about him, is his devotion to his clients and their causes. No matter what side of the cause he is on, if he agrees to represent someone, he applies all of his talents and efforts at getting that client the best outcome."

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David Mordekhov

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Arthur is a very capable lawyer with disarming disposition and great measure of competence. He has been my mentor and friend for over 8 years. You know you are a good trial lawyer when after trial the client of your opposing counsel asks you for your business card. That is a true story about Arthur."

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Paul Veillon

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working opposite Mr. Leritz on a serious construction site injury case in 2003. I found him to be a courteous and professional counsel who treated my client with respect and dignity. During discovery, he was open and cooperative; he properly resisted discovery to protect his client without being unreasonably obstructive. He asked excellent questions during my clients' and his providers' depositions. In motion practice he presented well-researched and well-reasoned arguments. At trial he was amiable, presented well to the jury, and was prepared on the legal and factual issues of the case. I would recommend Mr. Leritz highly, and I am thankful that he has decided to begin representing injured persons seeking justice."

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John Drotz

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Elisabeth Ruff

Personal injury lawyer

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Lauren Dayani

Personal injury lawyer

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John Christensen

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Lingenbrink

Personal injury lawyer

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Eric Hoort

Personal injury lawyer

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Simon Forgette

Personal injury lawyer

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Jacob Gent

Personal injury lawyer

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Viivi Vanderslice

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Maxwell

Personal injury lawyer

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David Mordekhov

Insurance lawyer

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Raymond Bishop

Personal injury lawyer

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Paul Veillon

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

100 Best Companies to Work For, Seattle Business Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer Honoree, Washington Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer Honoree, Washington Super Lawyers

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Adler Giersch PS

2001 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Gardner Bond Trabolsi, PLLC

1999 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Phillips & Webster, PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

American Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2010 - Present

Brain Injury Association of Washington

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Chiropractic Association

Member

2010 - Present

Million Dollar Advocate

Member

2009 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Honda rear-ended by mini van, I-5

Settled for $250,000.00

Charter bus vs. Arboretum Bridge

Settled for $304,700.00

Honda vs. Monster pickup truck - head on

Settled for third party limits of $250,000 and underlying umbrella limits of $1,000,000.00

Slip and fall outside hospital

Settled for $90,000.00

Shuttle bus rear-ended by FedEx truck

Settled for $95,000.00.

Contested knee injury case

Settled for $100,000.00.

Driver turns in front of motorcycle at 4-way stop

Settled for $250,000.00

Rear-ended at 60mph in I-90 tunnel.

Arbitrator awarded $50,000.00 at Arbitration, the maximum allowed under Mandatory Arbitration.

Car vs. Car on Freeway

Settled for $250,000.00

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Education

2012

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate

2011

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate

1999

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

The 11th Annual Pacific Northwest Legal Pitfalls of Presenting a TBI Case

2011

WSCA Fall Conference

How to Prepare for Direct and Cross-Examination

2011

Whiplash, Spinal Trauma, and the Personal Injury Case How Insurers deny Chiropractic

2011

Medicine for Lawyers: Connective Tissue Injuries Medicine for Lawyers

2011

Lessons from the Dark Side: How Insurers Attack Healthcare Records and Deny Patient Treatment Bills Insurance and Continuing Education

2011

Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases, Insurers and Attorneys from Start to Finish Expert Services - Getting Paid for Records, Reports and Expert Testimony

2011

Effectively Managing Personal Injury Cases, Insurers, and Attorneys from Start to Finish Expert Services

Publications

2016

Washington State Supreme Court Newman v. Highland School District No. 203

2012

Personal Injury Updates Blog Bicycle Injury Statistics

2012

Personal Injury Resources (ISBN 978-1-59571-788-7) Understanding Legal and Insurance Concepts & Terms

2012

King County Bar Bulletin PTSD: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

2012

2012

2011

2011

From Injury to Action: Navigating Your Personal Injury Claim Chapter 24: Inside the Mind of A Former Insurance Attorney

2004

Washington State Supreme Court Hodge v. Raab

Activity

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