Adam is an attorney at Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC. He attended the University of Washington School of Law, completing his Juris Doctorate in 2012 and his LL.M. in Taxation in 2015. In 2011, Adam served as an extern to Justice Mary Fairhurst of the Washington Supreme Court.
Before commencing his legal career, Adam graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in economics and Spanish. Adam worked his way through college starring as a principal singer-dancer alongside the Rockettes in over 500 performances of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, which included a solo performance in 66 shows at the Grand Ole Opry. Adam was also a winning contestant on the television game shows Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Adam studied abroad in Mexico, Ecuador, and Spain and volunteered as a medical interpreter in Honduras and Bolivia. Today, Adam takes pride in representing his firm’s Spanish-speaking clients.
After law school, Adam worked as in-house counsel for Saturna Capital Corporation. Prior to joining Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner, Adam worked for one of Washington’s largest personal injury firms.
Adam was elected President of the Whatcom County Bar Association in 2024.
When not practicing law, Adam can be found screaming at children from the sidelines in his coveted role as Head Coach of the Flaming Hot Dogs, Whatcom County's fiercest 7-year-old soccer team.
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Practice Areas
12 years
33%-40%
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
200 W. Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225
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Posted by Eileen | October 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
In May, 2022 I slipped on an uneven paver in the landscape strip of my dentist’s office, breaking my ankle in three places. This resulted in my having a four hour surgery and being out of commission for four months. Being a very active person, I found it most depressing to be unable to walk or cycl...
Posted by Johanna | June 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was the victim of a powerful head-on collision that left me with serious neck and back injuries. I was an incredibly active person, but my injuries prevented me from doing the things I love, like hiking, skiing, and boating. The crash also left me with thousands of dollars in medical bills. L...
Posted by Holly | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was in an automobile accident over six years ago I injured my neck and my back to the point where I will always have issues. Adam fought hard for my case for six years and got me more money than I could’ve expected. He even went above and beyond after the settlement and recollected overpayment six ...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I am immensely fortunate to have chosen Adam Engst as my legal representative. In the autumn of 2020, after a long day of working in a virology laboratory during the COVID-19 pandemic, I went for a walk with my dog after dinner to enjoy the sunset. Unfortunately, I tripped on an uneven sidewalk, res...
Posted by Jeff | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Adam came highly recommended to me, and now I know why. Adam knew what I needed to do from the very beginning, and he and his team helped me through each step of the way. I was involved in a multiple-car crash on the freeway, and the neck and back injuries I suffered made it difficult for me t...
"I work with Adam and have seen how dedicated he is to his clients. He is smart and cares. I endorse him."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Adam on personal injury matters at GLP Attorneys, and he has impressed me with his compassion and understanding of the law. He is a terrific advocate and trial attorney, and I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse Adam for his skills as a personal injury attorney. Since joining GLP Attorneys I have seen his passion and dedication for his clients. He does great work for his clients."
Personal injury lawyer
2013
Scholarship, Ctr. for Adv. Study and Research on Innovation, University of Washington School of Law
2012
John Price Scholarship, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Outstanding Scholar in Economics, University of Washington
2006
UW Undergraduate Scholar Award, University of Washington
N/A
Honors Program, University of Washington
2020 - Present
Attorney, Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner, PLLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC
2016 - 2020
Attorney, GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
2013 - 2015
In-House Counsel, Saturna Capital Corporation
2012 - 2012
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
2011 - 2011
Summer Associate, Hillis Clark Martin Peterson
2011 - 2011
Justice Mary Fairhurst's Chambers, Washington Supreme Court
2010 - 2010
Summer Associate, Stoel Rives
2009 - 2009
Legal Assistant, Chang & Boos
2016 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2016 - Present
Skagit County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2022
Whatcom County Bar AssociationSecretary
2022 - 2022
Whatcom County Bar AssociationVice President
Over $137,000.00 for woman alleging she suffered a miscarriage as a result of a motor vehicle collision
$110,000.00 for man who injured foot in motorcycle collision
$231,630.32 for wife injured in collision caused in part by her husband
$435,000.00 for man rear-ended by King County bus
$165,000.00 for woman who suffered severe exacerbation of pre-existing fibromyalgia
$210,000.00 for pedestrian struck while walking in the roadway at night
$110,000.00 for pedestrian after tracking down the hit-and-run driver
$110,000.00 for woman who suffered shoulder injury
$100,000.00 for woman who was partially at-fault for serious collision
$295,000.00 for man who suffered serious spinal injury in low-impact collision
$140,000.00 for man injured by heavy equipment at construction site
$125,000.00 hand injury
$150,000.00 for woman who admitted she already needed shoulder surgery on recorded statement
$323,000 for woman who suffered knee injury after falling on ice
$327,000.00 for woman who suffered neck injury in car accident then re-injured herself in several falls before being referred for surgery
Recovered $345,000 for pedestrian hit in a crosswalk
Recovered $370,000.00 for client who suffered permanent tinnitus due to motor vehicle collision
Gross recovery of $515,000.00
Secured settlement over $1 million
Recovered $150,000.00 for client in roll-over collision
Recovered $250,000.00 for client who suffered serious internal bleed
Recovered $125,000.00 for client rear-ended at high speed
$135,000.00 settlement for pedestrian struck in parking lot
$110,000.00 settlement for client with serious pre-existing conditions
Secured $100,000.00 policy limits for motorcyclist injured in collision
Recovered $300,000.00 for dog bite victim
Settled rear-end collision case for $120,000.00
Secured $120,000.00 settlement for jaywalking pedestrian
$1,800,000.00 million judgment for pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver
2015
LL.M. - Master's Degree in Law
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Mock Trial Judge
2017
Hot Coffee and Tort Reform
2014
2009
English
Spanish