Betsylew R. Miale-Gix

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Betsylew R. Miale-Gix

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Brier, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Animal & Dog Bites, Slip and Fall Accident

3351 236th Street SW, Brier, WA

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About Betsylew

Biography

Your Champion for Personal Injury Recovery

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

40 years

50%
Car Accident 44%

40 years

44%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 1%

40 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Miale Gix Law

3351 236th Street SW, Brier, WA, 98036

Betsylew R. Miale-Gix's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommend this advocate for your legal needs

I have had the pleasure of working with Betsylew and recommending her to clients for many years and then most recently having her as my personal attorney on a large accident case. She is extremely personable to you her client, but a bull dog when it comes to your case and getting you everything you d...eserve. She goes the extra mile in making sure no stone is unturned so that every penny you deserve in a case is won. She is honest with you about the possible results up front setting the right expectations. She works to be your advocate at every step of the process, I can't say enough good about her here other than you owe it to yourself to engage Betsylew for all your personal injury legal needs. You will not be disappointed. I would never use another attorney. She is that good!

Posted by Gary | December 09, 2014 | Personal Injury

Betsylew is the best

My daughter was involved in an automobile crash and suffered some serious injuries. Betsylew R. Miale-Gix, helped us along in the process of recovering from those injuries, while allowing my daughter's needs to be kept as the priority. Each time there was a difficult insurance or medical situation , ...Betsylew knew exactly how to proceed. My daughter has had a remarkable recovery and has been fairly treated by the legal process; that says a lot. We liked how calm Betsylew was while accessing our predicament and the professional manner in how she advised us of how to proceed. We give her the highest of praise and recommend her as a great choice for legal representation; she will get you what you should receive.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2012 | Personal Injury

Caring heart, at times in need of a clear reset of expectations

I am very glad that I hired Betsylew to represent my case. Betsylew's knowledge and experience and her attentiveness to my request to not go to trial were key in my decision to choose her services. She was also more personable than other lawyers I interviewed. To me, her human approach really sto...od out. My case was unusual due to complex health issues caused by the accident. Her Independent Medical Examiner was able to provide an amazing write-up which, solid and clear, informative, and of course, ethical, I think made a big difference in the case's resolution to my satisfaction. A lowlight was that early on, more than once, I was not kept as informed as I would have liked. Also, there were times when Betsylew would seem to come out strongly and discount things out that were part of my experience -- it almost felt as if she was not on my side. I chock the latter up to both poor bedside manner and my disposition in dealing with lots of pain, stress, and overwhelmedness. When I spoke up about these things, Betsylew communicated more and acknowledged where she had fallen short. These were minor relative to the big picture. The big picture: Betsylew took my case at the last minute, went through tons and tons of medical bills and papers that I'd collected over the past years, and, made sense of it all. She developed a concise write-up of the impact to me by the accident and outlined reasonable courses for the responsible party to take. She was willing to meet in Seattle which was a big deal for me, with as much as I was coping with at the time. An extra blessing was that as a result of her willingness to see my case, relatively small compared to many others, as worth her time, I felt hopeful that I was worth fighting for and this helped my healing trajectory take a turn for the better. We achieved a small but helpful settlement while aiming for low stress. With four stars, I offer a very solid recommendation for Betsylew Miale-Gix and her team.

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Betsylew R. Miale-Gix's Lawyer Endorsements

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Catherine Fleming

Brain injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Betsylew has a wonderful presence--that blend of intellect and warmth, which makes her such a great lawyer. As soon as a client meets her, s/he will know that Betsylew will serve as an outstanding advocate. She has a wealth of experience and is also an all around fascinating person."

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Phillip Skuda

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have gotten to know Betsylew Miale-Gix over the years through involvement in the Washington State Association for Justice and more recently by working in the same building. Betslylew is an experienced, well-connected advocate, and I recommend her fully."

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Bryce McPartland

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had an opportunity to work with Betsylew the past several years on the WSAJ Board of Governors and with its Development Committee. Bestylew is a passionate and effective advocate for her clients."

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Karen Koehler

Car accident lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Betsylew has great positive energy that she applies to her clients' cases. She is highly experienced, skilled, and does the best for her clients."

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Catherine Fleming

Class action lawyer

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Phillip Skuda

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Lori Haskell

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

30 Year Eagle Member, Washington State Association for Justice

2021

TOP 100 CIVIL PLAINTIFF, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

Americas Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry

2020

TOP RATED LAWYER, AVVO

2012

Pro Bono Award - Awarded 2012 - 2019, WSBA

2010

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Recognition Award Referendum 67, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

2005

Recognition Award Initiative 330/336, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2023 - 2024

Senior Associate Attorney, GLP Attorneys, P>S>, Inc.

2022 - 2023

President/Attorney, Miale Gix Law, PLLC

2019 - 2022

Senior Litigation Attorney, Dubin Law Group

2011 - 2019

Attorney/Principal, Miale Gix Law PLLC

1996 - 2011

Attorney/Principal, Adler Giersch PS

Associations

2017 - Present

QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Member

2011 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (Snohomish County chapter)

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Board of Governors Member

2002 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1996 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

1986 - Present

United States Boomerang Association

Officer, Counsel and National Insurance Coordinator

1984 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto

six figure settlement

Severely Injured by Construction Vehicle

2.5 Million Settlement

Bennett v. Liberty Northwest Insurance

Six Figure Settlement at Mediation

William Edwards v. David Anderson and Bayer Corporation

Seven Figure Settlement

Lien Trinh, Appellant v. Allstate Insurance Company, Respondent

Appellant prevailed

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Education

1984

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of California - Los Angeles

BAs

Speaking Engagements

2017

Solo Practice Round Table

MARKETING TECHNIQUES

2010

MANDATORY ARBITRATION: BASICS, TACTICS & TRENDS

The Arbitration Hearing: Preparing for and Giving Persuasive Presentation

2009

PI Basics & More: A Seminar for Paralegals and Young Lawyers.

"Ethics – Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest

2009

31st Annual Insurance Law Seminar

"Electronic PIP/UIM Waiver: Are Electronic Signatures Valid as Signed or Written Waivers?

2008

Whiplash, Spinal Trauma & The Personal Injury Case

Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases

2008

Medicine for Lawyers Part III, Chronic Pain

Building the Case for General Damages Through Lay and Expert Witnesses

2007

PI for Paralegals

Seminar Chair and Moderator

2006

Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and The Personal Injury Case

Untangling Some of the Key Medical Legal Words and Phrases in a Personal Injury Case

2006

Insurance Law 2006

PIP Potpourri 2006

2005

Cutting Edge Trial Strategies

Co-Chair, Speaker -Reconnecting With the Jury on General Damages

2005

Brain Injuries Special Session Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation

Courtroom presentation: Voir Dire in Brain Injury Cases

2003

Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and the Personal Injury Case

HIPAA: Patient Rights, Provider Duties and Privacy Issues

2002

The Nuts & Bolts of Trial

Direct Examination of an Expert

2001

IME Trick or Treat

Co-Chair, Speaker - Preparing the Client: Appearance, memory, medication and other nuances.

Publications

2010

The Advocate Farmers Insurance, The Law and Injured Patients as Units

2008

The Advocate Fibromyalgia,Traumatic Injury and Washington Law

2007

Text Common Legal Terms in a Personal Injury Case

2005

"The Advocate" Spinal Cord and Trauma

2005

"The Advocate" The Initiatives of 2005

2004

"The Advocate" How the Insurance Companies Determine Personal Injury Damages From Auto Collisions by Machine

2003

Unknown Legal Memo: Setting the Record Straight on HIPAA. What Is and Is Not Required in a Medical Authorization.

2003

Unknown Summary of Application and Implication of HIPAA for the Healthcare Provider

2002

Unknown "Whiplash" Injuries - Newly Published Study Shows Significant Long Term Effects

2001

Unknown When is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) a Compensable Injury Claim?

N/A

Unknown "The Advocate"

Languages

English

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