Ryan C. Castle is an attorney at Phillips Law Firm representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury cases in Washington State courts. In 2013, he was named a Washington State Association for Justice Diversity Scholar and has participated on several law editorial boards throughout Washington and the United States.
Ryan brings his years of experience as a teacher and refugee program developer to the practice of law. He earned his graduate degree in international development at the American University in Cairo and returned home to Washington to obtain his law degree at Seattle University School of Law. Ryan is admitted to practice in Washington State and is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice and QLaw GLBT Bar Association. He also volunteers at La Raza Legal Aid Clinic and for the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation.
In his free time, Ryan plays tennis, racquetball, and the trombone.
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"Ryan showed an early and proven interest in helping injured people navigate the legal system. He started his work on behalf of personal injury claimants while in law school, and worked at Phillips Law Firm as an intern, where he gained valuable experience which allowed him to hit the ground running once he began practicing. Ryan is very strong on research and writing and is tenacious in his work on cases. Ryan is a capable and confident litigator who is focusing his energy towards independently litigating on behalf of car crash victims while continuing to hone his litigation skills as second chair on complex litigation such as medical malpractice and wrongful death cases."
"Ryan is an exceptional attorney with strong analytical skills. Ryan is organized and performs extremely well under pressure. He is an essential member of the litigation team at Phillips Law Firm."
"Ryan is a relatively new lawyer who has strong analytical skills. He is always finding new ways to present his clients case. No case is too tough for Ryan and he takes professional pride in making sure each and every client has access to full justice."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 10
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is extremely intelligent, quick, detail-oriented, and has strong oral argument and written skills. These are all skills that are essential and necessary for an attorney to provide excellent representation for their clients. Ryan performs well under pressure, is organized, and is always prepared to fight for his client's interests. If you need an effective attorney to fight for your rights in a personal injury matter, hire Ryan Castle."