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Ronald Unger
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Biography
I have litigated personal injury and insurance cases since 1987. I believe in justice and require my adversaries treat my clients fairly. I will go to trial when necessary, and have succesfully handled significant injury and wrongful death cases for clients throughout the nation and in Canada, Mexico, Vietnam and China.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
90%
39 years | 1,200 cases
Insurance
5%
39 years | 200 cases
Wrongful Death
5%
39 years | 47 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 38 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc.
900 SW 16th Street, Suite 130, Renton, WA, 98057
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Posted by Jun | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best lawyer I ever met
Mr. Unger is the best lawyer, especially for the injury lawsuit, my daughter had an accident two years ago wen we had our dinner, got serious burn on her body, we hired Mr. Unger and he spent a lot of time to investigate and took all necessary procedures to hook several parties together, and finally ...
Posted by Jennie | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Smart, Ethical, and Top-notch Lawyer
I was lucky to meet Ron Unger to handle an automobile accident in 2013. I really appreciate Ron because of his professional attitude and diligence in handling my case; I needed a competent attorney who cares for his clients, works hard, and is knowledgeable. From our first conversation to the end o...
Posted by Rod | January 15, 2013 | Personal Injury
Excellent Lawyer!
I have had 5 lawyers represent me on a number of issues in the last 5 years. Mr Unger knows personal injury litigation and insurance issues inside and out, kept me advised and made a number if creative arguments to put pressure on the other side and win my case. I highly recommend him.
Ronald Unger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ron Unger is a top notch personal injury attorney and a true professional. He as a true professional who has the intellect and temperament to achieve the maximum recovery for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked as adversaries and also have consulted on a number of issues. He is smart, ethical and dedicated to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ron is an outstanding attorney/litigator. He is always prepared, represents his clients zealously, and knows what to do to first to obtain excellent results his injured clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ronald Unger is a highly skilled litigation attorney who has the ability to bring maximum recovery for his client without delay."
"Ron is an excellent and thorough attorney who is a very strong advocate for his clients."
"What makes Ron Unger one of the best litigation attorneys in the state of Washington is his use of the breadth of knowledge of the law he possesses to maximize the monetary outcomes for his clients. Ron has prevailed on narrow legal issues that turned cases denied on liability into successful outcomes against insurers, municipalities and corporations. Ron is highly respected by members of both sides of the litigation bar. I highly endorse Ron Unger."
"Ron works miracles for his clients. He has a special skill for finding the right case law to support his clients and convince judges and jurors to find in his favor. He is extremely knowledgable and I highly endorse him."
"Ron is one of the best litigation attorneys in the state of Washington. He is very intelligent, smart, quick thinker, knows the law backwards and forward, professional, and a hardworking attorney. He has won litigator of the year award several times recently. Ron is highly thought of by his colleagues, opposing counsels, and his clients. I highly endorse Ron Unger."
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Ron before I became a lawyer. Ron never ceases to impress me with his vast knowledge of law and dedication to bring the best result for his clients."
"Ron Unger is skilled and thoughtful lawyer. He has years of experience that allows him to handle complex and high value cases. He works tirelessly for his clients and maintains close contact. In addition Mr. Unger is well known in the community for his intelligence, thoughtfulness and his close knowledge of new developments in the law. In short Mr. Unger is top in his field, highly thought of by his colleagues and clients. I highly recommend him to all prospective clients."
"Ron is a professional and diligent attorney who zealously represents his clients. As opposing counsel, I found him to exhibit a high degree of professionalism, and ability to obtain excellent results for his clients."
"Mr. Unger is a dynamic trial attorney. As opposing counsel on several matters, his professionalism, knowledge, skill, and client driven results are always impressive."
"Ron is a highly skilled and experienced litigation attorney who gets results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 20 Car Accident Settlements in the United States in 2018, Top Verdict
2017
10 Best Attorneys, America’s Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Litigator of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2014
Litigator of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2013
Litigator of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2012
Attorney of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2012
Litigator of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2011
Litigator of the Year, Buckley & Associates
2010
Litigator of the Year, Buckley & Associates
1985
First Prize, UCLA Environmental Law Journal
1984
American Jurisprudence Book Award in Torts, Southwestern University School of Law
1984
Dean's Scholar, Southwestern University
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc.
1987 - 2001
Partner, Litigation Attorney, Murray Dunham Murray
Associations
2015 - Present
Washington Mediation AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2005 - Present
Million Dollar AdvocatesAdvocate
1993 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsMember
1988 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)Member
1988 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Washington chapter)Member
1987 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Worker v Building Owner
Settlement for $750,000
Pedestrian v City
$5 million dollar settlement
Pedestrian v Driver
Case settled for 3.5 million dollars.
10 year old child v Restaurant
Confidential Settlement
5 year old child v Restaurant
$1 million dollar policy limit settlement.
Gym member v 24 Hour Fitness
Jury verdict for $410,000
Chen v City of Seattle, 153 Wn App 890 (2009)
$3.1 million dollar settlement
Motorcycle driver v 2 Taverns
$697,000 settlement
Pedestrian v Driver
$1.5 million dollar settlement.
Pedestrian v City
City paid $2.75 million to settle.
Pedestrian v City of Seattle
City settled for $2.75 million.
4 workers v Restaurant
$1 million dollar settlement
Neff vs Allstate, 70 Wn. App. 796, 855 P.2d 1223 (1993)
The court ruled in my client's favor
Victim v Department of Corrections
$1.1 million dollar settlement
Education
1986
University of California School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Buckley & Associates Staff Meeting
Ethics
2011
Annual meeting
Owner/occupier liability
1997
USF&G Staff Meeting
Advertising Injury Coverage
1987
Pacific Rim Marine Debris Conference
International Laws Regulating Solid Waste Disposal From Ships
Publications
2018
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Xu v City of Issaquah
2018
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Xu v City of Issaquah
2016
Trial Bar News
Plaintiffs Don't Need Permission From The Bankruptcy Court To Get Justice
2014
Thomson Reuters
Cho v City of Seattle
2009
Thomson Reuters
Truong v Allstate
2004
Seattle Times
Real Property Tax: California vs Washington
2001
Thomson Reuters
Winters v State Farm
2000
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
How to Cross Examine Your Adversary's Expert Witness
2000
Thomson Reuters
Brief of Amicus Curiae
2000
Thomson Reuters
Hayden v Mutual of Enumclaw
2000
Thomson Reuters
Fichner v Mutual of Enumclaw
1997
Thomson Reuters
Jamerson v Vandiver
1997
Thomson Reuters
Tolson v Allstate
1987
Pacific Rim Marine Debris Conference
International Laws Regulating Solid Waste Disposal From Ships
1985
UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy
Compulsory Self Incrimination and the Oil Spill Statute
Languages
English
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal to make a U turn on divided/dashed yellow lines? and it's double yellow lines
11 Nov 2015
Q&A
If my friend uses my car and crashes it and kills someone? Will I be the one held accountable?
10 Sep 2015