Jerald D Pearson

Jerald D Pearson

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 48 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Issaquah, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident, Insurance ... +2 more

165 NE Juniper Street, Suite 200, Issaquah, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1989
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About Jerald

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 80%

Traumatic brain injury, car crashes, product defect including sports equipment, wrongful death, electrical injuries, failure to maintain equipment, defamation, food borne illness.

45 years | 2,000 cases

80%
Motorcycle Accident 8%

Also pedestrian and bicycle matters.

45 years | 5 cases

8%
Insurance 5%

Expert in obtaining settlement and verdicts in trial, mediation and arbitration against negligent party insurance carriers.

45 years | 2,000 cases

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

In-store, private property, restaurant, self service environment.

45 years | 25 cases

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 2%

During live in periods, immediately post transition into nursing home.

20 years | 3 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1989

Licensed in Arizona for 48 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1977

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Location

Law Offices of Jerald D Pearson

165 NE Juniper Street, Suite 200, Issaquah, WA, 98027

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Jerald D Pearson's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kerriann | September 17, 2012

Personal Injury

Jerry & Michelle took me under their wing after a terrible accident with a big truck that side swipped my car. I had serious injuries, this caused emotional trauma as well. The staff at Pearson Lawfirm gave me more than legal advise I gained emotional support & 2 very loving friends from a serious tr...agedy . I always reccomend Pearson Lawfirm to my friends. So hard to put into words what all they did for me & my family . Best people not just lawyers you can truely count on thier honesty & integrity . Luv this lawfirm.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2012

Boat Accident - My insurance company messed with the wrong lawyer

Jerry is one of a kind. I've worked with him and Michele over the years on various matters and it's a relationship that I value a lot. Jerry is tough (He's a Marine), experienced/knowledgeable, and he can communicate in layman's terms extremely well - which probably comes easy for him because he re...ally does care about helping his clients. Jerry helped me with a boat insurance bad faith issue where my insurance company started bullying me, refusing to investigate my claim and fix my boat over the course of many months. I hired Jerry, and within a few weeks, the insurance company performed a full investigation and paid out on the claim. I highly recommend Jerry and his firm.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2010

An amazing experience

I was involved in a motorcycle accident in the 90s after a truck cut me off in traffic. I contacted The Pearson Law Firm and Jerry and his staff were immediately helpful. It was bad enough being injured, but Jerry immediately took the stress of handling my own claim off of me so I could focus on ge...tting healthy. I've used attorneys for different matters over the years, and Jerry is by far the most skilled professional I've had the pleasure of working with. He really is a cut above the rest. He's also genuinely empathetic which is something I've found to be lacking with many professionals. I have recommended Jerry and his team often and will continue to do so.

Posted by rose | September 11, 2010

Great Lawyer

If you need a lawyer to battle with insurance companies.Jerald is your man!He was very knowledgeable,understanding,professional.He kept me informed every step of the way.I wouldn't think twice about calling on his services again.Not only a great lawyer but a great man!

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2010

Jerry Pearson, great help!

After my daughter and I got into a very ugly car accident Jerry helped us get it settled against the company that had hit us. He was always available when I had questions and never hesitated to help in anyway he could.

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Jerald D Pearson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Shaw

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jerry Pearson has been practicing law in the Puget Sound for decades. He has helped countless people with injury claims and tried numerous cases to verdict. His experience and ability to spot good claims has made him one of the best attorneys in the area. I endorse Jerry Pearson."

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Edward Harper

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is a wonderful trial attorney and I consider him a friend first, a mentor second, and my co-counsel third. He has tremendous skills in ferreting out the legal issues in a case and we recently were quite successful in litigating a serious motor vehicle crash. Finally, he is willing to go the extra mile for his clients, and is not a stuffed shirt attorney by any means. He truly cares and his results are exemplary."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1989.

Suspension issued in WA, 1989

updated on 01/23/2011

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Jerald’s comment:

“26 yrs ago, I self reported an infraction to the Bar Association and was suspended in late 1989 by Bar agreement so that I could complete a long trial. I returned to the practice of law by order of the Washington State Supreme Court in 1991. I regret the infraction and the time I lost trying to help others in my chosen field.”

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1977

Faculty Award Upon Graduation, Brigham Young J.Reuben Clark Law School

1977

Regional Champion Moot Court Competition, American Trial Lawyers Association

1977

Dean's Cup, Brigham Young J.Reuben Clark Law School

Work Experience

1980 - 1991

Attorney, Pearson Law Offices

1979 - 1980

Attorney, Hardwick and Conrad

1977 - 1979

Associate Attorney, Duschoff and Saks

Associations

2009 - Present

Martindale Hubbell

BV

2004 - Present

Public Justice Foundation

Member

2002 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

1985 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle

1980 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Waples v. Yi, consolidation of Cunningham

The Washington State Supreme Court awarded a new trial to client Cunningham

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Education

1977

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Meeting

Veteran's Advocacy

2007

Washington State Bar Association CLE

Trial Notebooks and Pre Trial Structure

2003

People's Law School

Legal Information on Multiple Subjects

1998

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association CLE

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Languages

English

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