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Richard T. Beal Jr

Insurance Attorney at Seattle, WA

4.4   5 reviews

also known as Rick Beal

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Insurance Policy Conflicts
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About Richard

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  1. Insurance
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    My Practice is centered in the field of Construction Insurance and Dispute Resolution

    44 years, 1,000 cases

My name is Rick Beal. I assist Owners and Builders with Construction-related defects and property damage. My passion is problem solving. Every client gets a game plan at the end of the first meeting. And a project schedule. I also assist Lead Counsel and Clients formulate game plans for recovering money for construction problems from insurance companies who wrongly refuse to pay. I am an Insurance Recovery Design Professional. I am relentless.

Licensed for 43 years
State WA
Status Active
Acquired 1979
Updated 05/19/2023

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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015
Insurance Policy Conflicts
Rick was excellent. He reviewed the case, assessed the facts and challenged the insurance companies to act in accordance with the provisions of the policy. As a result of his and his teams hard work, we were able to settled the dispute. Without Rick, it would have be a long, protracted David vs. Goliath type case with huge ramifications. I would highly recommend Rick's services with any insurance coverage issue.
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Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2015
General Contractor Insurance
I believe in sleeping at night, so as a general contractor I carry a great deal of insurance. Several times in the last 20 years there have been incidents that required us to file an Insurance Claim. Three times they were significant...three times the Insurer denied all or parts of the claim based on coverage or lack thereof. Three times Rick Beal has worked diligently to get us to an acceptable resolution. I did miss some sleep during those times, because Rick starts his day , while most everyone is sleeping. That is okay because it allowed me to keep doing the things that I needed to do to run my business. While I hope never to never have another insurance claim, I know who to call first if I do.
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Posted by Terrance | May 7, 2015
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Rick has been most responsive and helpful in helping us through a tough battle and has lead his team with great dignity and courage and has explained the case and strategy extremely well. I would not hesitate to recommend and talk to anyone who would like to have my opinion on Rick and his work.
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2007
Dedicated and hard working
Rick Beal helped my Condo Association through lengthy and complicated construction and real-estate issues. At every point, he was knowledgeable and worked with all our members towards the best possible outcome. We were never lacking for information, and always knew he had our best interests at heart. He was at all times fair and just, while being hard-edged and aggressive when the situation demanded it. Overall, we had a successful resolution to our case, and were happy with both the outcome, and the process to get there. Rick and Team are highly recommended.
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Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2015
Failed at Resolving the Riverwalk Case
Richard Beal was hired to represent the Riverwalk at Redmond HOA against a developer,who fled the country after flipping a converted condominium at the height of the real estate market in 2007. There was extensive mold found in the apartment which results in nearly 80 first time homeowners defaulting on the condominium because of a multi-million dollar assessment. Despite the national and local media attention. <http://www.businessinsider.com/80-condo-owners-in-redmond-wa-voted-to-mass-default-2010-4>, Richard failed to track down the individual who defrauded these homeowners, and only managed to recover a few hundred thousand dollars, (post legal fees), far below the $10MM necessary to remediate the condo. He failed to act quickly, and failed to handle the manner with the sensitivity it deserved.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Ashbaugh Beal
  • 1990 - Present

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1979
  • Washington State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1976

Associations

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
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  • American Bar Association
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  • King County Bar Association
  • Member
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  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
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  • Defense Research Institute
  • Member
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  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2011
  • Seattle Metropolitan Top Lawyers
  • Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2006
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2005
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2004
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2004
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2003
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2003
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2002
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2002
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2001
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2001
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2000
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1999
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1998
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1997
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Speaking Engagements

  • AGC Surety Bond & Construction Risk Management Conference
  • Coverage for the Cost of Mitigating Damage
  • 2018
  • Ashbaugh Beal's 18th Annual Construction Law Forum
  • Strategies Designed to Obtain Financial Recovery Without Litigation: Case Studies
  • 2017
  • Ashbaugh Beal's 17th Annual Construction Law Forum
  • When a Project Goes Really Wrong: A Case Study
  • 2016
  • AGC Surety Bond & Construction Risk Management Conference
  • Just the Facts: Five Case Studies in Builder's Risk Coverage
  • 2015
  • Ashbaugh Beal's 15th Annual Construction Law Forum
  • Construction Project Casualties
  • 2014
  • Ashbaugh Beal's 14th Annual Construction Law Forum
  • Insurance Case Studies
  • 2013
  • Directors & Officers Insurance
  • Ethical Considerations and Duties of Defense Counsel – Key Considerations in Litigating a D&O Coverage Case
  • 2012
  • Ashbaugh Beal's 13th Annual Construction Law Forum
  • Construction Insurance Update
  • 2012
  • Insurance in the Construction Industry
  • Insurance in the Construction Industry
  • 2009
  • Construction SuperConference 2009
  • You say my Contractor's Insurance Policy Covers What?
  • 2009
  • Insurance in the Construction Industry
  • Insurance in the Construction Industry
  • 2008
  • Wrap Insurance
  • Perspective of Contractors and Subcontractor on Wrap Insurance
  • 2006
  • Risk Management
  • Legal Issues Related to Liability Insurance
  • 2006
  • Condominiums: Opportunities and Pitfalls
  • Insurance for Developers, Contractors and Subcontractors
  • 2006
  • AIA Contracts
  • Insurance and your AIA Contract
  • 2006
  • Construction Insurance 101
  • Construction Insurance 101
  • 2005
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Insurance Attorney | Nov 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"For over 25 years Rick has been one of the most knowledgable and skilled advocates for policyholders in Washington and adjacent states. Rick has exceptional problem solving skills and high ethical standards. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
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Seattle Insurance Lawyer Richard T. Beal Jr
Richard T. Beal Jr
Insurance Attorney
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 43 years
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