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

Active

No misconduct found

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 14 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Mike | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Ryan was great

If you’ve been hurt in an automobile accident and don’t want to hassle with the insurance companies hire Ryan.  Here is why I say that.   I was hit by a drunk driver in my car when I was exiting the freeway.  After the collision, the driver he switched seats with his passenger after the crash, but be...fore the cops arrived.   Once the police arrived they figure it all out and arrested the guy who hit me.   I was taken to the hospital with injuries and the driver was taken to jail.  I hired Ryan shortly after the crash because I wanted to make sure the person who hit me was prosecuted for drunk driving, that my medical bills were paid and that I was compensated for the injuries I sustained.  Ryan helped with all of this.  He was in contact with the King County Prosecutor and ultimately found out that the guy who hit me skipped bail and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.  He made sure my medical bills were paid by my own insurance company which was a huge relief.  Finally when it came time to resolve my case he recovered the maximum available under the at-fault driver’s insurance policy.  He was then also able to recover under my own underinsured motorist policy.   Ryan kept me informed throughout the entire process and always answered my questions quickly.   He never set unrealistic expectations and clearly knows this area of the law.  If you need an attorney to help you with an injury, I’d contact Ryan.  At the very least he will tell you what your options are so you can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

Posted by Stephanie | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Lawyer!

I was hurt in a car crash involving a very strange set of circumstances. I sustained a concussion and other injuries which affected my ability to work and other aspects of my life. The insurance company was being very difficult with me, so much so that they didn’t want to pay to repair my car or f...or a rental car. I knew I needed help so I contacted Ryan who was referred to me by someone in my family. Ryan returned my call immediately and to make things easier on me he drove out to meet me at place that was convenient. Once I hired him he immediately began working on my case. He was able to get the at fault party to accept full liability, pay for the full damage to my car and my rental car. As for my injuries he was also helpful in making sure that my treatment providers were paid and did not bother me with phone calls as I recovered. When it came to time to resolve my case Ryan knew exactly what to do and how to present the claim in the most effective way. I was able to obtain he maximum benefits under the at fault party’s insurance company. Ryan did a great job at every point in my case. I highly recommend you contact him if you’ve been involved in an accident.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Personal Injury Lawyer

I hired Ryan after I was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk. Ryan was really easy to work with. He first answered my questions over the phone and then met up with me right by my work to answer the additional questions I had about his services. When I hired Ryan he immediately located an insura...nce policy that paid my bills as they came due. He worked with my treatment providers to make sure the bills were paid by the right policy. When I finished treatment Ryan called my doctor and figured out what type of future care I needed to manage my injury. He used this information to resolve my case for the maximum benefits under the at-fault party’s insurance policy. I was very happy with the results and how responsive Ryan was in answering my questions and making sure my bills were paid. I recommend you call Ryan if you’ve been in a collision. He’s great to work with.

Ryan Pauley

Replied last September 17, 2020

Really appreciate the review. As i always say, cases are easy when you have great clients!

Posted by Jason | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal Injury x2

I was hit by a car when I was walking to catch a bus, after months of struggling with insurance and medical expenses I knew I was in over my head. Then, I was hit by another car and I knew I needed help. I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to hire Ryan because as soon as I did he went straight to w...ork. He helped walk me through the process and it felt like I finally had someone on my side to help with the insurance and get my recovery on track. He contacted my doctors and made sure that any outstanding medical bills were paid by the available insurance coverage. When it came time to resolve my claim with the at-fault drivers, he did a great job of explaining all of my options and providing sound advice. Not only did Ryan present my case very effectively but he was also thoughtful and responsive as he walked my husband and I through everything. Ryan did double the work for me with the two accidents and injuries and I am thankful to have had him on my side. You can find a lot of lawyers who will represent your case but not everyone will be someone you can feel good about representing you and keeping to your values. We were thrilled with Ryan and that he resolved the case for us.

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Ryan Pauley's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Forsythe

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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