Chad Smithson

Chad Smithson

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 28 years

Debt settlement Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Debt Settlement, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Contracts & Agreements

7476 S 118 Pl, Seattle, WA

About Chad

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Debt Settlement 45%

We pursue, and 1) primarily DEFEND against lawsuits initiated by Collection Agencies/Attorneys for credit card debt (75% OF TIME OTHER SIDE DROPS THEIR CASES SO CLIENTS PAY $0!), or 2) SETTLE NEARLY 25% of other cases for a fraction of the debt

29 years | 500 cases

45%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 45%

Defend on 1) standard moving infractions (for example: speeding, running red light, failure to obey traffic legend/signal), 2) Negligent Driving 2nd Degree and 3) select non-moving violations

29 years | 1,000 cases

45%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Contract review, drafting. We pursue and primarily defend against, or negotiate in, breach of contract cases.

29 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 240-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Smithson Law Office

7476 S 118 Pl, Seattle, WA, 98178

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Chad Smithson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2017

Wealth of knowledge and a great guy to boot.

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Prompt and professional. Could not ask for a better rep should you need him. 5 + Stars!

Posted by Shashi | May 08, 2015 | Debt Collection

Stopped medical bill collection from going to lawsuit

My hospital screwed up medical billing andlong story it went to collections when it shod not have He was able to talk to the collection agency and resolve the matter speedily.

Posted by Aklilu | January 22, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney to work with

Chad is awesome to work with. From the start he gave me a realistic expectation on my case outcome and updated me with any development throughout the case. I will recommend him to any of my family/friends. Thanks Chad for all your help…....

Posted by Julie | January 19, 2014

Analytical, Reliable, Insightful

Mr. Smithson has helped me with a couple of issues over the past 8 years. He has been consistently reliable and insightful in his advice. He is very good at analyzing the overriding issues of each case and thus able to advise with professional clarity.

Posted by GLG | January 19, 2014

He's our hero

Bottom line: Chad produced outstanding results for us in a challenging situation. If it was luck, then he get's credit for making sure we were positioned to benefit.

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Chad Smithson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Wilson

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is knowledgeable in creditor/debt matters and I feel confident referring debt collection cases to him in the future."

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Herman Brewer

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, bright, and efficient. Mr. Smithson knows the legal system and gets the job done."

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James MaGee

Business lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad has been around the courthouse a long time. He is a high-energy fellow who won't give up and is a straight shooter with plenty of personality and charm. I am pleased to be his acquaintance."

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Peter Osterman

Debt settlement lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenyon Luce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Capable, competent, efficient and has clients interest in mind."

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Noah Weil

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Chad in the past. He is a talented attorney and a dedicated advocate. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Clawson

Probate lawyer

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Herman Brewer

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Peter Osterman

Debt collection lawyer

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Roger Hawkes

Business lawyer

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James MaGee

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Timothy Wilson

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Kenyon Luce

General practice lawyer

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Sara Longley

Business lawyer

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Eric Fong

Criminal defense lawyer

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Walter Kotlowski

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Rebecca Ary

Employment and labor lawyer

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Noah Weil

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Members' Choice Award, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Smithson Law Office

1999 - 2006

Attorney, Luce, Lombino & Riggio

Associations

2009 - 2010

King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Nearly 100% Off Driving Record*

*When clients accept my advice, have nearly 100% success rate in keeping infractions off driving record (e.g. so insurance rates don't increase)

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Education

1996

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1997

Jounal of Higher Education Stress and Law Schools: The Case for Reevaluating Legal Institutions

Languages

English

Activity

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