Samuel John Elder JR

Samuel John Elder JR

also known as Sam Elder

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Car accident Lawyer at Issaquah, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury ... +3 more

5170 NW Sammamish Rd., Issaquah, WA

About Samuel

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 4 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 29 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Sam Elder PLLC

5170 NW Sammamish Rd., Issaquah, WA, 98027

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Samuel John Elder JR's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Megan | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent legal representation for tough situations

In an ideal world no one would need a personal injury attorney. Unfortunately too many people do not receive the care they need because the insurance companies refuse to pay for needed medical services, and dealing with adjusters is a nightmare. As soon as I hired Sam and his "A team" of paralegals I... no longer had to deal with what had become a huge stress. He resolved my case in the most favorable way possible, keeping me apprised and made sure I was completely prepared every step of the way. He has an incredibly sharp mind, attention to detail and strong memory. His goals is achieving the best outcome for the client's health and well-being. He is well-connected and networked, which helps in settling cases. His terms are incredibly fair and I would encourage anyone who is "on the fence" about needing an attorney's services to call his office, review the information and then make a determination for yourself. His terms were a "no lose" scenario for me, and he helped offload a huge stressor. I am incredibly grateful and would recommend him to anyone in need of services.

Posted by Ashley | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Go with Sam

I worked with Sam after I had been in a pretty bad accident at no fault of my own. Because I had never worked with a lawyer prior to Sam, I was a bit uneducated in how to proceed with my injuries and a claim. Sam was wonderful through it all. He was happy to help answer any questions I had and guide ...me through the process of resolving the claim. Sam also went above and beyond my expectations so help resolve my case fairly. Even when things got tough dealing with the insurance agency, Sam kept pushing and pulled out all the stops. If I am ever in an accident again, I'll definitely be calling Sam.

Posted by Angelo | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

If you want the opposite of an ambulance chaser that cares about you then read this....

My family has worked with Sam and his team for years. They have been quick with their response when I have any inquiry that needs attention and have always guided me through any accident I have been involved with. Sam is easy to work with and gets results even when big insurance companies try to th...row their weight around and try to take advantage of "the little guy." We will continue to work with Sam for any future legal matters that come up in the future.

Posted by cassie | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Make your life easier

I had such a positive experience with Sam Elder as my lawyer. I was in a car accident a few years ago and the whole experience was overwhelming. I had just bought my first car and within a month I was in a bad accident and it was close to being totaled. I was worried that hiring a lawyer would cause ...more stress and they would get really irritated with me because I am so busy and suck at responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. Sam Elder & his team were amazing. He was great at not only communicating with me effectively but making sure I understood what was going on and giving me choices as well as what he thought the outcomes would be. I feel like he reads people very well - the way in which I could communicate best and he then would contact me that way. I highly recommend hiring him - I am beyond satisfied with my settlement and the overall experience. It made my life so much easier!

Posted by David | December 28, 2014 | Personal Injury

Incredible Attorney for PI

What can I say about Sam Elder .... just about everything done by Sam and his staff was over the top! My PI case was almost 3 years in completing, but when Sam took over it accelerated 10 fold. He knew what worked and didn't. Communicated with me in layman's language and allowed me to understand th...rough to completion. My settlement was very fair due to his negotiations. Very, very happy with results and him.

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Steve Dashiak

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is one of the if not the most active contributor to the trial lawyer community. He literally wrote the how-to book on conducting Civil Arbitrations. He is one of the most prominent attorneys for mandatory arbitration cases, and is respected far and wide. He has helped me evolve so much as an attorney. I can't thank him enough for how he has elevated the Plaintiff's bar."

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Autumn Countryman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I love meeting up with Sam because I always leave feeling energized and ready to do something new. Sam thinks outside the box, is methodical and data driven in measuring and obtaining results, and truly is innovative in the way he handles cases."

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Michael Montgomery

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a dedicated and innovative lawyer who has seen great success in his practice. I have confidence that he will continue on in that success for years to come."

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Rico Tessandore

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a great attorney and a real force in the courtroom. I can't say enough about Sam's knowledge of the law and his courtroom ability. Furthermore, he is a great guy. I endorse him without reservation."

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Martin Pujolar

Litigation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had a case against Mr. Elder that was heavily litigation with contested issues. Mr. Elder was cooperative, courteous, and professional throughout the litigation while providing excellent representation for his client."

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Scott Carness

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is an outstanding attorney. He is one of the most passionate, dedicated people I have known. He is extremely bright, and generous with his knowledge. It is a privilege to have Sam in our legal community. "

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Steven Shaw

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a real leader in the legal community. He is, without a doubt, one of the most passionate advocates I've ever met. Whether its his clients, his fellow attorneys, or the public at large, Sam gives of himself constantly and has a genuine interest in fighting for a just cause. I've benefitted from his instruction and advice on more than one occaision. I absolutely endorse Sam Elder."

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Kyle Olive

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is bright, driven and passionate about pursuing justice for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Outstanding Mentor Award,

2004

Certificate of Appreciation - Bar Examiner Committee 2004,

2003

Certificate of Appreciation - LOMAP Chair 2003,

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Member, Gordon Edmunds Elder PLLC

Associations

2006 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

1996 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2002

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Linfield College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Trying Auto Cases in Trying Times

Demystifying Biomechanical Junk Science

2011

Insurance and Subrogation Basics

The Building Blocks of Subrogation: What it is; How it arises

2010

Strategies for MAR

Beating the MAR Award at Trial: Mousetraps and the Offer of Compromise

2010

Auto Accident Deskbook CLE

State Law Subrogation and Reimbursement Claims

2009

M&M's: Medicare and Medicaid

Notification and Dealing with Medicare and Medicaid

2008

Insurance Fair Conduct Act

R-67: Plaintiff's Perspective

2008

Auto Cases: Cutting Edge Principles

Understanding How Sherry v. Financial Indemnity Interacts with Thiringer, Mahler, Winters, Hamm, and Liberty Mutual v. Trip

2006

WSTLA District Court Seminar

District Court or Mandatory Arbitration?

2006

Subrogation

Negotiations within the Bounds of ERISA - Now and In The Future

2006

District Court 101

District Court or MAR? - A Side-by-side Comparison

2005

Supersonic Subrogation II

An Overview of Thiringer

2005

Insurance Law Seminar - Spokane

Fellowship of the Rings: State Law Reimbursment Under Mahler, Winters, Hamm, and Thiringer

2004

Supersonic Subrogation

Federal Subrogation and Rights of Reimbursement

2003

How To Litigate Your First Civil Trial in Washington

How To Litigation Your First Civil Trial in Washington

Publications

2012

Trying Auto Cases in Trying Times Demystifying Biomechanical Junk Science

2011

Insurance and Subrogation Basics The Building Blocks of Subrogation: What it is; How it arises

2010

Strategies for Mandatory Arbitration Beating the MAR award at Trial

2010

Auto Accident Deskbook State Law Subrogation and Reimbursement Claims

2008

Auto Cases: Cutting Edge Strategies Understanding How Sherry v. Financial Indemnity interacts with Thiringer, Mahler, Winters, Hamm, and Liberty Mutual v. Trip

2006

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Sereboff Decision

2005

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