William Sargent McGonagle

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William Sargent McGonagle

also known as William S. McGonagle, Bill McGonagle

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 55 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bainbridge Island, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents ... +2 more

241 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA

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About William

Biography

Helping Injured People Get The Compensation They Deserve.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Car/Bicycle/Pedestrian collisions; Wrongful Death; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Medical Negligence

48 years

40%
Wrongful Death 20%

48 years

20%
Brain Injury 15%

48 years

15%
Car Accident 15%

48 years

15%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 55 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1970

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sherrard McGonagle Tizzano & Lind

241 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

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William Sargent McGonagle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Skip | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

It takes a team to handle complex litigation

In 2018, my wife and I were in a catastrophic auto collision. While in Harborview for 8 weeks the paper deluge from the insurance companies started. We needed help. We contacted Bill McGonagle and his team for help. Little did we know that we would be spending four years with Bill and his team to... resolve our complex multi-party and multiple insurance company personal injury litigation. While there are no real winners when severe injuries are involved, Bill and his team were always there for us. Each and every step of the way they offered great counsel and advice and were terrific advocates with each of the opposing parties (there were several entities involved). I would strongly recommend William McGonagle and his great team if you or a loved one are involved in an auto accident.

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

Very impressed with Mr. McGonagle and his office.

I was in a motor vehicle accident (mva) in Dec of 2012. I was directed to Mr. McGonagle by a friend of mine who is an attorney. I was pleased with the amount of communication they provided, the information about the process, and their genuine concern for my overall health. I never once got the imp...ression there was anything else other than my health as a priority. When I felt the fatigue of all of the rehab, Dr. appointments, frustration of not getting better, their office was a great encouragement to me to press on and not give up on my health and care. I was looking to settle, but they knew better. I'm grateful for their help and advocacy. If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, caring, involved, and an office that get's results, I would highly recommend Mr. McGonagle and his office. Mr. McGonagle's paralegal, Wendy Shanahan, is professional, knowledgeable, prompt, and clear in all of her communication with me. Can't recommend them enough.

Posted by Karen | May 21, 2013 | Personal Injury

Highly recommended for his experience

I can highly recommend Mr. McGonagle after he helped me settle my personal injury case successfully. I was treated with respect and concern by Mr. McGonagle and his staff. He is a very experienced, thorough attorney and this was obvious as the case proceeded.

Posted by Kathy | May 13, 2013 | Personal Injury

William McGonagle - Highly Recommended

I was involved in a car accident in June 2004, where the driver at fault had no insurance. Our automobile policy included personal injury protection and underinsured motorists coverage. In the fall of 2007, my insurance company called with an offer to settle my claim. The amount was extremely low... and it didn't even cover my out-of-pocket expenses. The next day, I called Mr. McGonagle's office. I talked with a paralegal and an appointment was setup for the consultation. My husband and I, will all my paperwork regarding the accident, met with Mr. McGonagle. We left the office knowing that this was the right decision. This attorney was intelligent, well informed and this gave me confidence in him and his staff. Mr. McGonagle's office began working immediately and filed a lawsuit against my insurance company. He and his staff are competent and very much aware and educated in their field. They also possess excellent resources and expert witnesses/specialists. It was at the request of one of their specialists that I have a digital motion xray of my neck. The results of this xray truly showed how damaged my neck was from the accident. Instead of going to trial, a panel of three arbitrators were to decide the outcome of the lawsuit. Mr. McGonagle came well prepared and actually knew more than the insurance company's testimonial experts. All of the work came to a very successful outcome. The arbitrators ruled in my favor.

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Jane Morrow

Personal injury lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a fantastic advocate for his clients and will continue to fight for the rights of his clients no matter how difficult the battle."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Monthly

2012

Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Monthly

2009

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Professionalism Award, Washington State Association for Justice

2006

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1973 - Present

Managing Partner, Sherrard McGonagle Tizzano

1972 - 1973

Associate, Arthur & Handley

1970 - 1971

Deputy Prosecutor, Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office

1969 - 1975

Deputy Judge Advocate General, U.S. Army Reserve Jag Corps

Associations

2011 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Attorney Member

1974 - Present

American Association for Justice

Attorney Member

1974 - Present

Washington State Association of Justice

Member

1971 - Present

Kitsap County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1970 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - 2003

Washington State Association for Justice

Past Vice President West

2001 - 2017

Lawyers Association Trust

President

1994 - 2014

Washington State Association for Justice

Board of Governors

Education

1969

University of Montana School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

WSAJ CLE

Direct Examination of the Orthopedic Surgeon

Publications

2000

Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook "Assessing Liability"

Languages

English

Activity

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