William E. Weigand

William E. Weigand

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime, General Practice

401 2nd Ave S Ste 600, Seattle, WA

About William

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

Practice currently emphasizes personal injury claims of all types including but not limited the representation of persons of all nationalities and backgrounds injured in auto collisions, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, bicycle collisions, trlip and falls, and other matters caused by the negligent acts of others.

41 years | 150 cases

60%
Admiralty and Maritime 30%

Practice currently emphasizes maritime personal injury (Jones Act and unseaworthiness cases) and wrongful death, but I've also successfully litigated vessel collisions, salvage claims, vessel explosions, and marine resource and allocation claims.

41 years | 75 cases

30%
General Practice 10%

Practice emphasizes small business practice, advice, business formation, and the litigation of business disputes.

41 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William E. Weigand

401 2nd Ave S Ste 600, Seattle, WA, 98104-3803

The Law Ofc. of William E. Weigand, P.S.

401 2nd Ave. South - Ste. 600, Seattle, WA, 98104-3803

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William E. Weigand's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Fabian | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Automobile Collision

December 2, 2016 I got into a car accident. A friend recommended a lawyer and that lawyer directed me to William. Great guy! Makes you feel at ease and at home as soon as you step into his office. Professional and hard working. The whole lawsuit took a little over 1.5 years because of my sustained in...juries and time I needed to heal but William went far and beyond preparing every detail and won the suit for me. 10/10! Give this guy your case!

Posted by Erik | October 27, 2014 | Personal Injury

Relentlessly hard worker!

Willie went above and beyond to ensure I got the best settlement possible after I was hit by a car while riding my bike. He gave clear, thorough explanations about every step of the process for me, honest opinions about possible moves we could make, and left all the final decisions up to me. He also ...worked tirelessly to scrutinize every detail of my insurer's contract and was able to save me a significant portion of funds I otherwise would have had to pay them. As if that weren't enough, he and his office gave the debt collectors hell for harassing me and even got them to apologize! I hope I never have to deal with such a serious accident again, but I will definitely hire Willie for the job if I do.

Posted by Michelle | October 24, 2014

Amazing

William was so wonderful to have as my attorney. He was always on top of anything I needed for my case or questions I had along the way. I was happy from beginning to end. A scary situation made so much better, thank you William! I would refer him to anyone who needed his help.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2012 | Car Accidents

Personal Injury - Great Attorney who cares about your interests

I was in a car accident and a family member recommended Mr. Weigand. He is straight forward and prompt in communication. He strives to communicate with the client directly and makes personal phone calls (His assistant Jill is also very friendly). He is a personable attorney and his first impressi...on was one of the main factors that made me decide to choose him. I was suppose to meet him for a consultation, and a bit before my appointment, I received a personal phone call from him asking if I would like to reschedule since the weather conditions were not great for a foot/bus passenger like me. Although it was a small gesture, it showed his character and his attention to clients.

Posted by Holly | April 12, 2011 | Admiralty & Maritime

Fantastic Attorney in the Seattle Area Maritime an Auto accident Law

I retained William Weigand as my attorney for a maritime case as well as an auto accident. He was so assuring and extremely knowledgeable and gave me comfort through the trying injuries I had sustained. I couldn't of asked for better representation from another attorney. He always quickly returned... any of my calls and explained my cases in terms I could understand. He was extremely efficient and dedicated in getting justice for both my cases. William Weigand is my first choice as far as attorney needs go.

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William E. Weigand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenneth Selander

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Willie Weigand is one of the most tenacious attorneys I have ever met. Once he takes on a matter, he won't let go until a favorable outcome is reached. Willie is smart, resourceful, committed and works tirelessly for his clients. I highly recommend him for any personal injury matters you may have."

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Elizabeth Ligon

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Willie 10+ years ago when I was a new attorney and we had a client in common. I later recruited him to serve on the board of directors of the Seattle Community Law Center, where he continues to serve with dedication, compassion and good humor. Willie is wonderfully personable and accessible, and I have heard only enthusiastic feedback from the many clients I have referred to him over the years. Even clients who learned through Willie that they really did not have a viable cause of action came away from meeting with him satisfied that they had received solid legal advice, and with a better understanding of their issue. I continue to keep Willie at the top of my referral list for personal injury attorneys and endorse him wholeheartedly."

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John Duggan

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known William Weigand for 25+ years. He is one of the most honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable attorneys I know. I have worked with him on cases and find his legal work to be of the highest caliber. He cares for his clients and gets great results."

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George Benson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an attorney, I have known Mr. Weigand for more than 25 years. I have worked with him on maritime, business and other matters. I have found that his legal skills and demeanor are excellent. He is conscientious. What also impresses me about Mr. Weigand is his genuine care for and loyalty towards his clients. I do not hesitate to recommend Mr. Weigand for personal injury cases, whether difficult or routine."

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Raymond McFarland

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Willie for 20 years and know him to be a hard worker who is very dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his clients. He is smart, tenacious, and has good common sense. I have referred several clients to him over the years with excellent results. I heartily endorse him and highly recommend his services."

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Patrick Burpee

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Weigand as a professional colleague for over 10 years. I referred a maritime wrongful death case to him, and I remained active in that same case in a different legal capacity. After a long-fought battle against the vessel owners and insurers, the case resulted in a large award that enabled the widow to comfortably provide for herself and her minor children for the foreseeable future. Willie is a tough litigator with an attention to detail. I would recommend other personal injury clients, both maritime and mainstream (i.e. auto accidents, etc.) to him in the future."

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Shane Carew

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Weigand for over 20 years. We have been co-counsel on some matters. I have referred many cases to him over the years when I have a conflict. Outside the maritime arena, Willie has been particularly successful with motorcycle accident cases, including one I referred to him. He is diligent and scrupulous, and tireless in pursuing his client's best interest, and he obtains great results."

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Michael Warren

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Willie on small business/maritime matters in the past, and find his skills and demeanor to be excellent. Highly recommend. MJW"

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Shane Carew

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Associations

2005 - Present

Seattle Community Law Center

Treasurer /Board Member

1990 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1988 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

University of Oregon

JD - Juris Doctor (Law)

1980

University of Washington -Seattle

Bachelor of Science

1980

University of Washington -Seattle

Bachelor or Arts

Languages

Spanish

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