Paul Michael Veillon

Paul Michael Veillon

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 21 years

Car accident Lawyer at Renton, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury, Construction & Development

900 SW 16th St Ste 230, Suite 230, Renton, WA

About Paul

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Fees and Rates

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Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

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Galileo Law PLLC

900 SW 16th St Ste 230, Suite 230, Renton, WA, 98057

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Paul Michael Veillon's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gella Aamodt | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Three cheers for Paul!

Honest attorney?? An oxy-moron you say! Nope, that's Paul from Galileo Law! Paul and his team were a god-send! I own a car dealership and am very picky about my vehicles. Unfortunately, a shipper's tow truck fell off our back hill and crunched my Tesla (not even a year old and in brand new condition).... After crying my eyes out, I realized that I was going to get no where with insurance by myself. The damage to my car was almost $30k to fix, almost every panel was painted and I was without my car for 9 weeks. I found Paul on Google while looking for a diminished value attorney. Paul was very responsive and immediately came to my place of work to meet with me. We went over my case and he gave me my "treatment plan" for my car. I took it to get appraised in Lake City and then he took the case from there. After everything was said and done, I was able to get significantly more for my case by having Paul represent me, he was kind enough to even reduce his attorneys fee - YES, you heard me right, he gave me a courtesy discount for my case. I got more money for my case and was educated on every step of the process by having Paul on my side. I have recommended a few people to him so far (with being in the car industry we see a lot of diminished values) and would absolutely use him again if the occasion arose (hopefully it doesn't!!). Paul was very professional and gave me all options and educated me on each option so I was able to make the most informed decision about my case.

Posted by Briana | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Competent and Caring

I could not be more thankful for everything Paul did for me over the course of my case. I honestly felt that my treatment, recovery, and happiness following my MVAs was something he and his team were personally invested in. He and Anna were there for me whenever I needed them - they were easy to reac...h, very responsive, and very understanding. He made sure to explain things to me in a way I understood, and I felt like I could tell him anything with complete confidence, which is very important in situations like this. All my questions were always answered, and I always felt like I knew just as much as Paul did. He's knowledgeable, confident, and straight forward. I can't recommend or thank him enough.

Posted by Kathrin | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Pleased with the results

Being involved in a car accident is never fun, and the endless chiropractor, doctor and insurance appoints were even less so. So, when my chiro recommended Paul, I was pleased to have someone else go to bat for me. Paul and his team were professional, helpful, and answered all our questions. And t...he best part... It's all over and I didn't have to deal with it. Thanks Paul!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

If you are looking for solid representation and experience

Paul Veillon was our attorney for 5 years, his longest standing clients to date. He and his staff were always courteous and professional, offering us a beverage during office visits and even bought us lunch on one occasion. He answered every question we had, giving us solid professional advice tha...t worked to our favor while guiding us through our complicated case for the entire 5 years. Even after the settlement was reached he explained every figure and then gave us the option of how much he was to receive when all was said and done, even though we had a contract guaranteeing him the usual percentage. If you are looking for solid representation and experience for your personal injury case, Galileo Law gets 5 stars by his longest serving client to date.

Posted by Thomas | May 22, 2015 | Car Accidents

A good attorney not hard to find, but a good advocate is.

Get your car out of that shop immediately!” that’s how Paul’s handling of my recently closed claim began. He was following up with me on a closed case involving a rear-end collision when in the course of the conversation, I had informed him of this most recent mishap (another rear-ender). Having been... aware that there are some care providers who work hand in glove with insurance companies, I was unaware that similar symbiotic relationships exist with auto repair shops as well. I promptly followed his advice, pulled my vehicle from the shop it was in before any work had been done, and had it placed in the hands of people who restored it to manufacturer’s specifications. By the time the dust had settled on this claim, he had not only taken care of my car, but had helped me replace my so-called care provider after they became verbally and psychologically abusive. It seems my recovery was not proceeding either as quickly or as completely as they in their discussion with the insurance company concluded it should have. Anyone can do better with a competent attorney, but few can conclude that they have received the maximum health benefit unless they come into contact with an advocate. It is my not so humble opinion that Paul is more advocate than attorney. Through every step, he kept me updated on how my case was proceeding, he kept asking questions about how I was doing personally, and provided wise counsel regarding any potential pitfalls. I would recommend his services and those of his newly founded law firm to anyone looking for a way out of the mosh pit that the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can easily become.

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Paul Michael Veillon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Crosta

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul Veillon and I have worked together on two major personal injury cases. His knowledge of the law and ability to analyze complex issues are second to none. I watched him argue one case in the Court of Appeals and his presentation was absolutely brilliant. I have rarely seen a lawyer as organized, articulate and compelling as Mr. Veillon. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients and I would not hesitate to refer people to him for representation in complex or grievous personal injury cases."

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Edward Le

Car accident lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Paul's presentations at seminars to other trial layers. He gives practical and sound advice, demonstrating sharp legal acumen. His body of work speaks to this."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Kyle Olive

Car accident lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paul is a fantastic lawyer. He is smart, hard-working and dedicated. Clients of his are lucky to have found him."

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Evan Oshan

Car accident lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a hardworking and diligent advocate."

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Steven Schwartz

Car accident lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Veillon is a rising star in the Seattle area. He fights hard for his clients and gets them maximum compensation. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Griselda Torres

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I only know Mr. Veillon through his contributions on AVVO. His responses cut to the core of the questioners' problems and offer sound, compassionate and practical responses. I know he has a lot of knowledge and would recommend his services in Seattle, Washington, where he practices law."

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Grady Martin

Car accident lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a excellent attorney in every respect. Like most lawyers, he understands the legal system and the relevant law in the areas that he specializes in. Unlike most attorneys, Paul will focus on what your case means to you rather than what it means to him or his firm. This means that he'll provide 100% honest and straightforward information and advice to you. It also means he will fight for you just as aggressively as you would fight for yourself."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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Jacob Regar

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Veillon possesses the critical skills and knowlege to help accident victims recover fair compensation. His answers on Avvo.com display his willingness to help those who are struggling with personal injury matters find much needed direction. He is an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Angel Chenaur

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Paul Veillon is a superb lawyer and is well known for being a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. His reputation for honesty is impeccable. He is diligent, knowledgeable, and maintains a fierce work ethic. Without hesitation I would recommend Paul's services to anyone."

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Ricky Park

Car accident lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul is a top quality attorney because he consistently produces top quality work. Anything Paul works on is done with precision and care. He also has a great command of the law, in particular the civil rules of procedure. Any client of his can be confident they will get a true professional."

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Arthur Leritz

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I tried a worksite injury case against Paul several years ago. At every phase of discovery and throughout trial, Paul was professional, courteous and a very skilled advocate for his client. I remember his closing argument to the jury was especially powerful and I have no doubt it played a large role in getting the jury to award as much as they did. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone who has been injured."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal, Galileo Law PLLC

2013 - 2015

Attorney at Law, Olive|Bearb Grelish & Gilbert, PLLC

2010 - 2013

Managing Attorney for Washington State, Wattel & York, LLC

2009 - 2010

Principal, Paul M. Veillon, Esq., PLLC

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Bishop Law Offices, P.S.

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

CLE Committee Member

2004 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2004 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Washington State Association for Justice

Vice Chair, Insurance Law Section

2014 - 2015

Washington State Association for Justice

Trial News Editorial Board

Sample of Legal Cases

Ferrari Diminished Value (Safeco Ins Co)

$51,576.66 property damage settlement

BA v Safeco Ins Co (UIM)

Policy limits settlement

TB v RC (Safeco Ins Co)

Paid Arbitration Award & all attorneys' fees & case costs

GB v CW (The Hartford)

Policy limits settlement

TG v RH & Enterprise (Farm Bureau Ins Co)

Vehicle declared total loss, partial appraisal fees paid

NH v Ameriprise UIM

$20,600 diminished value settlement

DS v NS & SFE, LLC (Allstate Ins Co & Progressive UIM)

Policy limits (3rd-party and UIM) settlement

EJ v CB (GEICO Ins Co)

Policy limits settlement three weeks before trial

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Education

2003

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Annual Insurance Law Seminar

Auto Physical Damage & Diminished Value Principles

2015

Seattle Plaintiff Attorney Roundtable

Auto Physical Damage & Diminished Value Principles

2014

Washington State Association for Justice, Legal Staff Section

"Winning Property Damage Claims: How to Effectively, Economically, and Efficiently Keep Insurance Companies from Pushing You and Your Clients Around"

2014

Insurance Basics 2014

Join the Legion of Boom to Defend Your Client Against Insurance Abuse

2011

CrashTalk on Progressive Talk 1090 Dimished Value & Personal Injury Claims

2010

Meeting of the CCRE Group

Property Damage Insurance Disputes

2010

Ferrari Club of Seattle

Diminished Value and Insurance Claims

2010

CrashTalk (4 appearances in 2010) Diminished Value & Personal Injury Claims

Publications

Languages

English

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