Ryan Pauley

Ryan Pauley

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Employment & Labor

1001 Fourth Ave. Suite 3200, Seattle, WA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Pauley Law Group, pllc

1001 Fourth Ave. Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98154

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Ryan Pauley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Vibhu | December 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Helpful personal Injury Lawyer

My wife was runover in a crosswalk buy a driver. I witnessed the entire thing and it was one of the scariest moments of my life. Fortunately my wife survived but she had very serious injuries which required surgery and hospitalization. Shortly before this event, My wife and I had recently moved to... the United States and were unfamiliar with the insurance claims process and how to recover for our injuries. Ryan was referred to us through my wife’s work and he immediately returned my call when I contacted him. We had lots of questions at the beginning and Ryan explanations took a few calls. I could tell he really wanted us to understand what our options were as far as recovery. He also did an excellent job explaining our health insurance benefits and how that related to our claims. When it came time to resolve our claims Ryan continued to be effective. Unfortunately the insurance policy that the driver had was not sufficient to compensate us for our injuries. Therefore Ryan was able to recover money out of the at-fault driver’s pocket for our injuries. Once we recovered as much as we could, Ryan then turned his attention to our health insurance company and did an excellent job dealing with it and its reimbursement claims. This entire matter was traumatic and extremely difficult. I am very thankful that we had Ryan to help us with our recovery and guide us through this process. I recommend you contact him if you’ve been injured.

Posted by Perri | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thank you Ryan!

I was injured when a car struck me when I was walking in a crosswalk. It was a traumatic experience for many reasons. A few months after the collision I learned about Ryan and his services through a WSU alumni organization that he and my husband both belong to. I had many questions about what to do a...nd wanted to make sure hiring a lawyer was the right move. Ryan and I met and he listened to my concerns and answered my questions I had about my claim against the at fault driver and what that process might look like. At no time did Ryan pressure me at all to hire him but he did recommend I hire an attorney because of the injuries I sustained. I did hire Ryan because I felt he had good judgement and he listened to my concerns. Throughout the entire case Ryan did an excellent job explaining where we were at in the case and what I could expect. When the settlement offers presented by the at fault party's insurance company were unreasonable Ryan knew it was time to file suit. Fortunately, shortly after he did that we were able to reach a settlement with the at-fault party's insurance company. Ryan did an excellent job with my case - he was kind and patient with me throughout and followed through with the case in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him if you need an injury attorney.

Posted by Lovelle | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Amazing and super knowledgeable lawyer!

I was injured in a collision with a person that pulled out in front of me. The collision caused all sorts of injuries the majority of which was in my neck and shoulder. I saw a number of doctors and eventually saw a medical doctor that was able to pin point the injury to my neck. It was frustrati...ng going to doctors and not getting results, but Ryan was always helpful listening to my concerns and helping me come up with questions to ask the doctors so I could figure out the extent of my injury. When it came time to resolving the case, since Ryan new the value of my injury, he knew exactly what to do to present my case to the two different insurance companies that were involved. When Ryan worked on my case you could tell he was not just committed to it but committed to me and making sure all of my concerns were addressed. We resolved the case short of trial on great terms, and I know Ryan would have been ready to try the case if a reasonable settlement wasn’t presented. He’s an amazing lawyer and I suggest you call him if you’ve injured in a collision.

Posted by Remy | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Couldn’t have asked for a better attorney!

A couple months after moving to Seattle I was unfortunately in a car collision when I was hit in my car by another driver. The injuries I sustained really affected by ability to work and live comfortably. I also found it confusing and frustrating to deal with the medical bills and insurance compani...es. I had never had an insurance claim before and had never worked with an attorney so had no idea what to expect. I hired Ryan a few weeks after the collision to help with all of this. For our meeting he met me somewhere that was convenient with my schedule. After meeting with him lots of my anxiety about my medical bills and what will happen with my claim was relieved. He was also really easy to talk to and listened to me and my concerns. It took quite some time for my injuries to heal but Ryan was patient and kept my medical providers up to date on my case. When we went to resolve the case, it was impressive on how well Ryan put everything together. He talked to my doctors, figured out the extent of my injury and also any other future medical bills that I would have. Ryan was able to settle my case for the policy limits of the at-fault driver. After that, Ryan kept working for me! One of the health insurance companies that paid for my treatment was demanding it be reimbursed for the treatment it paid for. Ryan investigated the claim and determined that the insurance company was wrong. I didn’t owe them anything. Even though Ryan’s fee had already been paid, he kept standing up for me and my rights! That was pretty cool. Ultimately the insurance company dropped their claim for reimbursement. I was really impressed with how committed Ryan was to me and to my case. He’s a great attorney and I suggest you contact him if you have questions about your case.

Posted by Wendi | January 30, 2013 | Personal Injury

Ryan Pauley is an amazing lawyer

Ryan is an excellent lawyer and is by far the best I have ever worked with. My two daughters and I were rear ended while driving our car. From the first time Ryan met with us and through his entire representation of my family he was easy to communicate with, compassionate and listened to my concern...s. When I had questions for Ryan he would always get back to me whether it was via email, text or a phone call. As a father himself, I really think he understood what I was going through as a parent seeing my daughters recover from the accident. There was also never a time during my case or my daughters when I didn’t know exactly what was happening. Finally all of Ryan’s fees were on a contingency so there were no out pocket costs. I truly cannot say enough positive things about Ryan and his professional skills. If you and/or your family are looking for an outstanding attorney to represent you as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident then Ryan is the attorney for you.

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John Forsythe

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

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Shakespear Feyissa

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a highly knowledgeable and skilled lawyer who is dedicated to advancing his clients legal needs."

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Matthew Henry

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

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"Ryan is incredibly bright, ethical, and diligent. Any client would be lucky to have his representation. He's a true credit to the profession."

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Anne Wakefield

Litigation lawyer | Dec 16

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"When it comes to advocating for clients, Ryan is driven and enthusiastic. I would not hesitate to associate with him on a case."

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Thanh Tran

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ryan Pauley is a committed lawyer. He serves his clients and his community exceptionally well. He is intelligent, personable and reliable."

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Ryan Carson

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a very focused and driven attorney when it comes to the service of his clients. Ryan and I went to law school together, and I can tell you that no lawyer will outwork Ryan on a matter. He exhibits a tenacity that is valuable in our profession. I endorse Ryan without hesitation."

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Stephen Teller

General practice lawyer | Jul 21

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"Ryan is enthusiastic and smart. I would hire him if I needed help in any of his specialty areas, which are many."

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Sara Amies

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 20

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"Ryan is smart, conscientious, and very professional. I recommend him with confidence."

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Erin Ramsey

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 26

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"Ryan is an intelligent and thoughtful problem solver. He has a deep passion for the law, but also maintains a sense of compassion for his clients."

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Michael Coffman

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan currently represents my interests with regards to a personal injury case. I retained his services because of his commitment and recognition within the community on personal injury claims. I highly recommend him to those in the community and to clients."

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Justin Walsh

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Nov 21

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

CALI - Excellence For The Future Award - Payment Law, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Member, Pauley Law Group, pllc

2007 - 2008

Legal Intern, Insightful Corporation

Associations

2009 - Present

Tolo Club

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Automotive United Trades Organization v. State of Washington

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Education

2008

Seattle University School of Law

2002

Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

January Meeting of Cascade Business Partners Non Compete Agreements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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