About Jacob
Mr. Gent earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in August 2009. He continued working for Adler Giersch, PS, while attending law school at night and completed a four year part-time law school program in just three years. At school he was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and participated in mock trials and trial skills workshops. During the summer of 2007, Mr. Gent studied international law and constitutional law at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, through the Widener Law School exchange program. During his final year, Mr. Gent worked in the Widener University Civil Law Clinic, providing free legal services to indigent, elderly, and disabled individuals on a wide variety of matters.
Befitting his ‘rising star’ status, Mr. Gent was admitted to the Bar and sworn in by two Washington Supreme Court Justices, Tom Chambers and Debra L. Stephens, during a private ceremony in October, 2010. Mr. Gent is licensed to practice law in federal court and all jurisdictions in the state of Washington. He is a participating member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington State Association for Justice (Eagle status), King County and Snohomish County Bar Associations, the Brain Injury Association of Washington, and the Greater Everett Community Foundation.
Mr. Gent is a partner at Adler Giersch, PS, and resides with his spouse, Danielle, an immigration attorney, in Everett, Washington. He heads up the firm’s Everett office, representing individuals throughout Washington State, including King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom, and Kitsap counties. He has written articles on insurance and injury issues for the firm’s Advocate newsletter and web log, Personal Injury Updates. He has lectured on similar subjects to healthcare providers and fellow attorneys. Mr. Gent is also a contributor to Mr. Adler’s recent book, From Injury to Action: Navigating Your Personal Injury Claim (2011) and is a contributing editor to Understanding Medical and Treatment Concepts and Terms (2012) and Understanding Legal and Insurance Concepts and Terms (2013). In 2013, Mr. Gent received a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ of AV Preeminent®, the highest level of professional excellence.
Prior to joining Adler Giersch, Mr. Gent was a senior negotiator and Litigation Specialist for Farmers Insurance Company. While at Farmers, he investigated and adjusted first- and third party claims under both personal and commercial auto policies. Mr. Gent completed the Farmers Insurance Claims Management Training (CMT) Program, served as a backup Claims Supervisor, and was certified as a Liability Claims Specialist by the Insurance Institute of America. Mr. Gent also has experience handling medical, dental, vision and disability claims for Teamster unions.
Born and raised in central Illinois, Mr. Gent moved to Seattle in 1994 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre) from Eastern Illinois University. He worked for over a decade as a director, actor, and stage manager throughout the Puget Sound region. Mr. Gent is excited to infuse his practicality, creative energy, and communication skills to his law practice on behalf of his clients both in and outside of the courtroom. In addition to live theatre, Mr. Gent enjoys traveling abroad, cooking and entertaining, sampling new wines, long road trips, and spending quality time with friends and family, including the annual polar bear swim in Puget Sound on New Year's Day.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
Contact
Adler Giersch PS
4204 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA, 98203-2312
Adler Giersch, PS
14710 SE 36th Street
Bellevue, WA, 98006
Adler Giersch PS
333 Taylor Avenue North
Seattle, WA, 98109-4619
Adler Giersch, PS
1111 West Meeker Street
Kent, WA, 98032
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2010 | 12/23/2020 |
| Legal answers | 27 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| SuperLawyers Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Super Lawyers Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| 100 Best Companies to Work For in Washington: #1 Small business | Seattle Business Magazine | 2016 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Clients' Choice Award | Avvo.com | 2016 |
| Client Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Best Companies to Work For | Seattle Business Magazine | 2015 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Client Choice Award | Avvo | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Adler Giersch PS | 2010 - Present |
| Certified Legal Intern | Widener University School of Law-Civil Law Clinic | 2009 - 2009 |
| Case Manager | Adler Giersch, PS | 2002 - 2010 |
| Litigation Specialist | Farmers Insurance Company of Washington | 1998 - 2002 |
| Claims Analyst | Northwest Administrators | 1996 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Snohomish County Bar Association | Board of Trustees | 2015 - Present |
| Snohomish County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Washington State Association for Justice | Eagle Member | 2010 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Brain Injury Alliance of Washington | Professional Member | 2009 - Present |
| Greater Everett Community Foundation | N/A | 2011 - 2014 |
| Widener University Trial Advocacy Honor Society | Member | 2007 - 2008 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Advocate | Auto Insurers Engage in Economic and Racial Discrimination Based on Residence | 2019 |
| The Advocate | Financial Practice Tips for Small Businesses in the Health Care Industry | 2018 |
| Adler Giersch blog | Insurers Are Outsourcing Claims Handling to Consumers | 2018 |
| Adler Giersch blog | What Are You Looking At?! The Dangers of Distracted Driving | 2018 |
| The Advocate | Insurance Premiums and the Myth of Liability Insurance "Crises" | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Certificate | 2014 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Certificate | 2013 |
| Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| University of Technology-Sydney, Australia | N/A | 2007 |
| Eastern Illinois University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Medical-Legal Seminar for Today's Integrated Healtchcare provider | IME/ICEs: Understanding and Effectively Responding to Aggressive Use and Abuse by Insurers and the Role of the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) in Making Insurers Pay. | 2016 |
| Annual Pacific Northwest Brain Injury Conference | Overcoming Common Insurance Defenses in the TBI Case | 2016 |
| Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases | Understanding and Responding to Insurance Cost Containment Practices | 2016 |
| Whiplash, Spinal Trauma, and the Personal Injury Case | Moderator | 2015 |
| Mock Trial: Whiplash, Radiology and the Personal Injury Case | Defense Expert | 2015 |
| UW Moot Court Honor Board | Mediation Competition | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases | Cost Containment Practices | 2015 |
| 13th Annual Pacific Northwest Brain Injury Conference | Winning your case by knowing what insurance companies are really thinking. | 2015 |
| Handling the Traumatic Brain Injury Case | How To Go From Newly Minted Attorney to TBI Advocate | 2014 |
| 12th Annual Pacific Northwest Brain Injury Conference | How Insurance Companies Challenge and Deny Traumatic Brain Injury Claims | 2014 |
| Navigating the Personal Injury Claim For Today's Successfull Health Care Professional | Lessons From the Trenches and Must Know Pratice Tips: Low Property Damage | 2014 |
| Navigating the Personal Injury Claim for Today's Successful Health Care Professional | The Insurance Fair Conduct Act | 2014 |
| Clinical In-service | Insurer's Use of Your Chart Notes to Deny Payment | 2014 |
| Clinical In-service | Preexisting Conditions, Subsequent Trauma and Apportioning Conditions | 2014 |
| Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases, Insurers, and Attorneys From Start to Finish | Liens and Contracts: Getting Paid for Treatment | 2014 |
| Contract Negotiation Competition | Contract Negotiation Competition - Judge | 2014 |
| Effectively Managing the Traumatic Injury Case | Understanding Insurance Law in a Traumatic Injury Case | 2012 |
| UW Law School Moot Court Honor Society | Contract Negotiation Competition - Judge | 2012 |
| Taking the Mystery Out of Medicine | Tales From The Dark Side-How Insurers Delay & Deny Claims | 2012 |
| Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and the Personal Injury Case 2012 Seminar | Behind the Insurance Curtain: How Insurers Deny Chiropractic | 2012 |
| Effectively Managing Your Persona Injury Case From Start to Finish | Cost Containment by Insurers: Effectively Responding to IME's and Records Reviews | 2012 |
| New Member Section CLE | Don't Stop Now! An Introduction to the Basics of Settlement Planning | 2012 |
| Continuing Education conference | Lessons From the Dark Side: How Insurers Attack Healthcare Records and Deny Patient Treatment Bills | 2011 |
| Effectively Managing Your Personal Injury Cases From Start to Finish | Role of the Attorney in a Personal Injury Case | 2011 |
| Whiplahs, Spinal Trauma, and the Personal Injury Case | How Insurers Deny Chiropractic Treatment | 2011 |
| WSCA Fall Conference | Nutritional Supplements and Chiropractic: Understanding the Law in Washington State | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| RS vs State Farm | Policy limits |
| Martinez v Jessup | pre-trial settlement |
| Thulin v Munsell | Settled for $475,000.00, which represents full policy limits after co-plaintiff received a modest settlement amount |
| Mueller v Welch | Policy limits settlement for $350,000.00 |
| Esch v Rattet | Arbitrator found Defendant was 100% at fault and awarded special and general damages to Plaintiff Esch. |
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Attorney endorsements
(13)Adam Rosenberg, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 12, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I'm fortunate to work with Jacob. His passion for his clients is exuded in everything he does. His knowledge of personal injury law (and the insurance industry more generally) is encyclopedic. And his acumen and ethics are top-notch. Any client would be lucky to have Jacob in their corner.
Gabrielle Schneck, Car accident Attorney on Dec 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jacob is an excellent attorney. He is a focused, results-oriented advocate while being extremely supportive to clients. His invaluable guidance allowed me to successfully challenge a liability determination following a car accident—the other party was found 100% at fault in arbitration. Jacob is an incredible resource; I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney.
During our time together at law school, I came to know Jacob as a man dedicated to perfecting his craft, consuming every piece of law, and understanding every practical application of his profession to real-world problems. His leadership, generosity, and down-to-earth attitude led me to believe that he would surely make immense contributions to those around him - his contemporaries, his law firm, and, most importantly his clients. It is with some sense of pride that I now view his success, albeit from the other side of the U.S. I am so certain Jacob would be a common-sense counselor and a powerful legal advocate, that would recommend him to my family and friends.
Melissa Carter, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I have had the good fortune to collaborate on several projects with Jacob and have served as co-counsel with him on behalf of individuals suffering from severe traumatic injuries. Jacob is a compassionate advocate whose many talents include the ability to educate his clients without intimidating them, to fiercely stand up for fairness in the face of bullying, and to protect and empower his clients with ease and grace. All the while, he does so with a smile and quick-witted humor to ease what can be a very tense situation. Jacob is a true joy to work with and I fully endorse him.
Lauren Adler, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Jacob is extremely knowledgeable of the many written and unwritten rules of the insurance world. He passionately advocates for those who need a level playing field when dealing with insurers who do not accept responsibility to make the injured person whole again. He is timely, diligent, and works incredibly hard for his clients. I happily endorse Jacob.
Jacob has a wealth of experience and knowledge about his practice areas. He was a great resource for me when I was struggling with how to document my client's brain injury, and I am grateful for his expertise. He is a diligent, thorough, and creative attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients, and I recommend him without hesitation.
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Danielle Doyle, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 7, 2014
Relationship: Other
I know Jacob to be an honest and committed advocate who thinks creatively to get the best possible results. Colleagues and clients alike trust his years of industry experience and his ethical sensibilities. I endorse Jacob’s work unreservedly. -Danielle Doyle, Law Office of Danielle Doyle PLLC.
Steven Angles, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 6, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I have the pleasure of knowing Jacob as a colleague who embodies the very best qualities that any client could ask for in an attorney. Jacob works tirelessly for his clients and makes it a point to be as accessible to them as he possibly can. He has extensive experience in all matters related to personal injury cases, and he brings an insider's knowledge of how insurance companies work to negotiate insurance claims. Lastly, Jacob genuinely cares for his client's well being, and this drives him to be a passionate advocate and provide a strong voice for those who have been injured through the fault of another.
Richard Adler, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I have worked with Jacob for many years. He was a claims adjuster for an insurance company years ago when we first met. I was impressed from the beginning and recruited him to join our law firm. We were so encouraged by his smarts, work ethic, advocacy that we insisted he go to law school and then to the law firm to continue his professional career. And he did. Jacob continue to do an outstanding and exemplary job in representing clients. He works tirelessly, provides tremendous accessibility and follow-up to those he represents and has the knowledge of the claims process to obtain outstanding results.
John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jacob. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Arthur Leritz, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 13, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I have the privliege of working with Jacob and we have several client matters together. Jacob is an excellent attorney: intelligent, creative, and above all else - caring. He has a special gift of being able to bond almost instantly with clients and I am envious at his ability to quickly identify and understand the issues in complex cases. You can't go wrong with Jacob Gent as your attorney.
Cost
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
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