Shakespear N. Feyissa

Shakespear N. Feyissa

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 22 years

Car accident Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

1001 4th Ave, Safeco Plaza Suite 3200, Seattle, WA

About Shakespear

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 85%

We represent people who get injured by a car or truck accident crashes, and victims of various personal injury claimants.

23 years | 450 cases

85%
Criminal Defense 10%

23 years | 45 cases

10%
Civil Rights 5%

23 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Interim Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Shakespear N. Feyissa

1001 4th Ave, Safeco Plaza Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98154

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Shakespear N. Feyissa's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Solomon | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Good jOB

I can’t Thanks Mr Shakisper Feyissa enough he was very helpful and super professional he has represented me in an auto accident where he fought hard and tirelessly to Seattle my case he was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire long process highly recommended him everyone

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Professionalism, Quality, knowledgable and honest

I can't Thank Mr. Feyissa enough. He was very helpful and super professional. He has represented me and my family in an auto accident where he fought hard and tirelessly to settle our case for the compensation amount beyond our expectations. He was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the ...entire long process. Highly recommended!

Posted by Zemed | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Accident Case

My name is Zemed Yitref and I am a recent client of attorney Shakespear N. Feyissa. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and work as an Investment Manager. Mr. Feyissa represented me with my accident case with an insurance company since February 2017. Since I am very satisfied with the way my c...ase was handled by the Law Office of Shakespeare Feyissa, I just can’t pass this excellent work pass without any recognition. From the beginning, my case was handled by Shakespear and his staff on highly professional manner. I would like to comment on the following skills I observed: Excellent interpersonal skills – I contacted Mr. Feyissa after conducting an interview with the insurance company without an attorney present (big mistake on my part). I was also stressed and burned out from the way the insurance adjuster treated me before I contacted him. He listened to my case assertively with patience and advised me instantly the mistakes I made in handling the case and formulated a strategic action plan to follow to win the case. Superb analytical skills – Shakespeare’s ability to make sense of the large volume of information that came to his desk related my case was incredible. My treatment from my accident lasted more than a year and the billing from surgeons, physical therapists, and spine specialists was overwhelming. He followed logical inferences to figure out the best course of action suitable to resolve my case. Perseverance – Shakespeare and his staff spent many hours working diligently on my case to win my case with a well notorious and unrespectful insurance company by keeping my hopes up throughout the period he represented me. Exceptional negotiating skills – Despite my constant pressure from me to settle my case with the insurance company quickly, Shakespeare used his wealth of experience and wisdom in similar cases like mine, he stayed calm and focused. The final negotiation process took more than three months where the insurance attempted to low blow us several times on the settlement amount. Shakespear applied his exceptional negotiation skills by filing two counter offer which at last the insurance company agreed. He also negotiated successfully to reduce the claim from health insurance subrogation lien. In conclusion, I am very pleased with the Law Office of Shakespeare Feyissa in handling my accident case and the final settlement amount I got for my accident was very favorable.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Reliable service

I got rear ended a couple years ago headed to downtown on Rainier Ave. South. I was pretty shook up and my car sustained damage with rear bumper and lights out of alignment and the trunk bent. I contacted the law office of Shakspeare Feyissa as I wasn’t equipped to handle the stress of dealing with t...he insurance agency. Shakspeare himself took my call and advised me on all necessary steps. I filled my claim through his office and followed their instructions. The case took a while as Shakespear and his office fought hard to win the most compensation possible. They did close the case after consulting with me and I was extremely satisfied with the results. I also wanted to point out that his office administration staff is awesome in assisting clients. Teena was specially instrumental in getting me setup with Chiripractic service, vehicle rental, keeping documents as well as facilitating anything needed to make my life easier from the start of the case. I highly recommend the law office of Shakspeare Feyissa.

Posted by Elsa T | July 15, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

SIMPLY A GREAT LAWYER-TRUST ME!!

Shakespear is a great and very smart lawyer. He takes his cases and clients very serious. I saw a couple of comments here how he doesn't treat his clients "the same way". That is not true at all. I found him to be highly knowledgeable about the law, he fights like hell, he is honest and open about th...e expectation and result from the case.

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Shakespear N. Feyissa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Burg

Car accident lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shakespear is a passionate a tireless advocate for his clients. He brings this ethic to his practice and I highly endorse him and the work that he does."

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James Bingham

Car accident lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have discussed a number of cases with Shakespear--he is an extremely knowledgeable and effective advocate."

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Jeffrey Goldman

Car accident lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shakespear is an excellent lawyer. He is an asset to the profession and works very hard for his clients."

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James Bible

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is truly talented and dedicated to his craft."

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Nathan Roberts

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Our firm has worked with Shakespear on a number of cases. He is a passionate and effective advocate for his clients and his community. I endorse this lawyer!"

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J.D. Smith

Car accident lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Friend

"Candor dictates I state up front Shakespear Feyissa is a dear friend. I believe our friendship uniquely qualifies me to attest to his commitment to justice. We have talked for hours about his cases and I personally know he fights with every fiber of his being for just results for his clients. A true Warrior and believer. I am honored to endorse him."

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Zachary Herschensohn

Car accident lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer even better guy. Very tough and very ethical."

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Ryan Pauley

Car accident lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shakespear is a fearless and exceptional attorney. I highly endorse him as an attorney."

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Micah LeBank

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shakespear is a caring and effective advocate. He is a tenacious attorney who truly cares about his clients. Shakespear has worked on cases both large and small and obtained outstanding results for his clients."

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Jenna Labourr

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shakespear is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is unafraid to be unconventional and do what it takes to get great results. He thinks outside the box and his clients are his first priority."

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James Armstrong

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He leaves no stone unturned and his skills are only matched by his passion to secure benefits for his clients. I gladly refer personal cases to him knowing that those individuals will be made whole."

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Jason Baker

Car accident lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shakespeare. I have known Shakespeare since working on the same floor with him in 2012 and found him to be professional, hard working, and genuinely concerned about his clients."

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Amsale Aberra

Car accident lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Shakespear N. Feyissa. Shakespear is smart, tenacious, and deeply conscientious. He is highly regarded in the legal community as a luminary in his field. I cannot recommend him highly enough to clients in need of a personal injury attorney."

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Daniel Ajema

Car accident lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Feyissa has over a decade's experience fighting for his clients. He is a though negotiator who is not afraid to go to trial if he has too."

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Raymond Ejarque

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked in the same community as Mr. Feyissa for years. Mr. Feyissa is a remarkably approachable and helpful man. I regard Mr. Feyissa as a zealous and tireless advocate. He has an excellent knowledge of personal injury law and is a skilled trial lawyer. I have seen him routinely meet his client's objectives and prevail in litigation. I endorse Mr. Feyissa's practice."

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Abby Bekele

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Shakespaer is a very talented attorney who strives for justice and his clients' interest."

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Herman Brewer

Immigration lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, detailed, and cares about his clients"

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Wilberforce Agyekum

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an excellent advocate and a caring individual. Shakespear is by far one of the best personal injury lawyers in Washington state."

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James Bingham

Personal injury lawyer

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Geoffrey Burg

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Zachary Herschensohn

Personal injury lawyer

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J.D. Smith

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Nathan Roberts

Personal injury lawyer

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Micah LeBank

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Ryan Pauley

Personal injury lawyer

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James Armstrong

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Jason Baker

Spinal cord injury lawyer

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Jenna Labourr

Personal injury lawyer

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Amsale Aberra

Immigration lawyer

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Abby Bekele

Immigration lawyer

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James Bible

Car accident lawyer

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Daniel Ajema

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Raymond Ejarque

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Seattle, WA, "SuperLawyers®"

2018

10 Best 2018 Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers http://www.aiopia.org/washington-8-seattle-2/

2017

Top 50 Verdicts in Washington State in 2016, Top Verdicts and Settlements .Com http://www.topverdict.com/

2014

Pro Bono Recognition, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Recognition, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Defending Free Press, EFPJA

2007

CUD Of North America, PROMOTING DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney at Law, LAW OFFICES OF SHAKESPEAR N. FEYISSA

2003 - 2004

Attorney DATG, Preston Gates Ellis, LLP

2000 - 2001

Legal Intern, Washington State Attorney General Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Museum of History and Industry

Board Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Loren Miller Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

NAACP

Legal Redress Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Mengistu v Harrison

Jury verdict & Judgment of $323,000.00

Jones vs. Greyhound

Prevail on appeal and settled the case for reasonable amount.

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Education

2002

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1999

Central Washington University

Social Science

1999

Central Washington University

Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Dutch Free Press Conference Africa, Amsterdam, Netherlands

International Civil and Criminal Law

2007

NORTH AMERICA ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF DEMOCRACY

LEGAL ACTION AGAINST DICTATORS

Publications

Languages

Amharic

English

Activity

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