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Richard Downs

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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 46 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

5400 Carillon Pt, Kirkland, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard Downs

5400 Carillon Pt, Kirkland, WA, 98033-7357

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Posted by Carol | March 03, 2010 | Insurance

I wouldn't use anybody else!

My son and I were in a car accident. The other person's insurance company called that evening and was trying to put words in my mouth, and trying to get me to say that my injuries were the same as my son's (requiring only a few chiropractic visits and nothing more). The conversation almost made me ...feel as if I had been violated. I called Rich Downs, a personal injury attorney I had known for several years. He handled our case, dealt with the other insurance company, and gave me total peace of mind. He kept me informed as things progressed, and go us a settlement that was very satisfactory. I have referred several friends to him who were also victims of accidents, and he handled their cases with similar expertise. I would send anyone who has been injured in an accident to Rich Downs, knowing they would be in great hands!

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Robert Schmitt

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Rich Downs for over 10 years. He is knowledgeable and does a great job for his clients. He is highly respected in the legal community."

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David Crump

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked together with Rich Downs for more than 12 years. We have prepared and tried several cases successfully, and settled at least a dozen more. I always look forward to working on our cases, and believe that our clients are well-served by the collaboration."

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Robert Schmitt

Personal injury lawyer

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David Crump

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Richard Downs, P.S.

1991 - 2005

Partner, Garrision, Keech and Downs

1983 - 1991

Partner, Downs, Keech & Evans

1979 - 1982

, Richard Downs, Attorney at Law

Associations

1979 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Washington State Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Nguyen v Murphy

Settlement after defendant appeal

USA Petroleum v Schindele

Judgment for Schindele affirmed on appeal

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Education

1979

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Juris Doctor

1972

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2004

Supersonic Subrogation

Health Care Reimbusements

2003

Nuts and Bolts of the PI Practice

Subrogation and liens in PI cases

Publications

2004

WSTLA CLE Health Care Reimbusements

2003

WSTLA CLE Avoiding the Suprise

Languages

English

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