James Arthur Lambka

James Arthur Lambka

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 33 years

Car accident Lawyer at Renton, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Insurance, Brain Injury ... +2 more

555 S Renton Village Place, Suite 580, Renton, WA

About James

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 75%

I have extensive experience and proven results representing over 1,000 individuals in automobile accident claims. My firm is customer service oriented and we make sure that our clients know that we are on their side every step of the way. My firm has the resources, knowledge and experience to ensure that our clients are treated fairly by the insurance industry and the legal system.

33 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Insurance 10%

I have represented over 1,000 clients in claims involving insurance companies. I have extensive experience in handling cases against an individual's insurance company stemming from a dispute over coverage or the amount of an award. I have handled many bad faith actions against insurance companies and particularly enjoy these types of cases.

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Brain Injury 5%

I have successfully handled brain injury cases stemming from automobile accidents and other causes. These cases are complex and difficult. They require understanding, compassion, knowledge and experience. My firm has the experience, resources and dedication to make sure that brain injured clients obtain the best course of care and to protect their legal rights to compensation following such a devestating injury to a person and their family.

33 years | 5 cases

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

I selectively take major medical malpractice cases involving death or very serious disability. These complex and difficult cases require a firm with resources, knowledge, experience and compassion. Few firms have this combination that is needed to ensure that families are properly represented following such tragic circumstances.

33 years | 10 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

All of my work is under the larger umbrella of "personal injury", including the other listed areas of automobile accidents, premises liability and medical malpractice.

33 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wiener & Lambka, PS

555 S Renton Village Place, Suite 580, Renton, WA, 98057

Wiener & Lambka, P.S.

The Smith Tower, 506 2nd Avenue, 14th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98104

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James Arthur Lambka's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by CARL | May 24, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly recommend - very knowledge

I am a retired lawyer and have experience in the past with thousands of lawyers. I would highly recommend James Lambka. It was apparent that he was more concerned with creating a positive result for us than any monetary return that he might receive. We found that extremely refreshing and not always w...hat we experience in our numerous dealings with lawyers. We contacted James Lambka about Family Car Doctrine as it applied to our family liability situation. Mr. Lambka was well prepared when he returned our call and was able to give us concise and clear information about what to do and what not to do. We felt he was very generous with his time and very professional with his advice. We highly recommend Mr Lambka. In addition to great legal advice we felt that he listened well.

Posted by Victoria | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Service!

He was very honest and clear with me. Tenacious in handling my claim. Highly recommended him.

Posted by Jim | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great honest advice

Handled my MVA settlement. Received 3 times more than the at fault insurance company originally offered me. James Lambka, Tina and team were very honest, always responsive, and took the stress of settlement off my shoulders. Would recommend this firm.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GRATEFUL!!!

James was amazing. He kept his word on things and got me almost double to what my insurance wanted to give me (I was hit by an uninsured). Tina REALLLY made this experience a personal one, she was attentive, explained everything in great detail and really made me feel like they cared. I could...n't be more grateful for these two, I will ALWAYS come back to them and refer everyone to them. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unprofessional, Rude, Could Care Less

I just called and talked to a receptionist on 08/10/16. An old, terrible doctor injured me during an exam causing me to have to get addicted X-ray's and another exam at another clinic that I had zero need for before this doctor injured me. Despite being a supposed medical malpractice attorney, the... reception couldn't follow my story. She acted as though I was an alien from another planet and she had no idea why I would call her about a medical malpractice claim.

James Lambka

Replied last October 25, 2016

I'm sorry that you had a poor customer service experience when talking with our receptionist. We take all potential clients' matter seriously. I would have liked to have actually spoken with you regarding your legal questions any concerns regarding how our office staff perform their job functions. If there is anything that we can do to help remedy your perception of our firm, please feel free to ask.

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James Arthur Lambka's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Lee

Personal injury lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because he is a great personal injury attorney and cares about his clients."

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Travis Eller

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I was fortunate to work for Mr. Lambka a number of years ago. He is a very knowledgeable and talented attorney. I learned a lot during my tenure at his firm and endorse him without reservation."

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Travis Eller

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Random Acts of Professionalism Award, WSBA

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Wiener & Lambka, PS

1997 - 2001

Managing Attorney, Kenneth B. Shellan & Associates

1992 - 1997

Owner, Law Office of James Lambka

Associations

2013 - Present

Brain Injury Association of Washington

Member

2004 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2002 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice, Insurance/Tort Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

Rotary Club of Renton

Board of Directors / various chairperson responsibiities

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

Washington and Lee University

1989

Michigan State University

Speaking Engagements

2012

Insurance Bad Faith Claims

Insurance Bad Faith

2012

34th Annual Insurance Law Seminar

Insurance Law Update: Emerging Issues & Current Laws

Publications

1992

Unknown “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back — The Mentally Retarded Criminal Defendant and the Death Penalty.

Languages

English

Activity

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