Adam Engst

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Adam Engst

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 12 years

Car accident Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Animal & Dog Bites ... +7 more

200 W. Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Animal and Dog Bites 10%

10%
Birth Injury 10%

10%
Car Accident 10%

13 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

10%
Life Insurance 10%

10%
Litigation 10%

10%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2022 2021

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner

200 W. Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225

washingtoninjury.com/adam-engst/

Adam Engst's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Johanna | June 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Very professional and effective

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...uckily, I used to work with Adam before retiring and gave him a call. I’m so glad I did. Adam convinced me to be patient as he fought with the auto insurance companies, and after he sent four demand letters, I finally got a settlement that was way more than either of us thought possible. If you have been injured, you should do what I did—call Adam!

Posted by Ilijus | September 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Amazing attorney,

I suffered a serious neck injury in a rear-end collision that was not my fault. My case was somewhat complicated by the fact that I had suffered a cervical spine fracture about 20 years prior. Although I tried to avoid surgery at all costs, my pain never went away, and I ended up needing a three-l...evel cervical fusion. As a result of my injuries, I was unable to do many of the tasks required of me at work, and my employer was essentially forced to outsource my position. I faced the serious risk of being forced into an early retirement, and as I am the sole breadwinner for my household, that was a daunting possibility. Fortunately, Adam was able to work with my employer, my surgeon, the insurance company, and their lawyers to get me every last dollar of insurance benefits available, which was more money than I ever thought possible. If you have been seriously injured, you should not hesitate to give Adam a call. He is kind and considerate with his clients but knows how to force insurance companies to do the right thing.

Posted by Don | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Happy we had Adam to represent our case.

Adam Engst is an excellent lawyer. He is professional and personable. He explained the process thoroughly. He was always happy to respond to any questions we had quickly. My husband and myself were involved in a serious rear end collision. We were both injured. My husband required neck surgery and... will have continued pain and limited mobility of his neck. This affects our future financially as well. He has lost income by severally limiting his ability to work. Adam fought to get medical costs related to injury plus the maximum $ amount from the insurance company and succeeded! The settlement was in the 6 figures and will go towards our being able to live without fear of losing our home. And for future medical expenses. In my case because of my illnesses, I was unable to get medical treatment for my crash-related injuries, which would normally mean that my case was not very valuable. However, Adam was able to convince the insurance companies that my low medical bills did not reflect the severity of the injuries I suffered. As a result, Adam was able to get them to pay every last dollar of all the insurance policy limits available. We were so impressed and satisfied with Adams representation. I would without hesitation recommend Adam Engst to anyone who needed a great lawyer for an injury case.

Posted by Mike | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Brilliant Attorney

Adam Engst is Mr Mojo! Seriously, 3 years ago at the end of May 2021, I and a close friend were involved in a terrible accident on an ATV. My friend eventually died and I had severe injuries including a broken femur, multiple broken ribs, and damage by kinetic force to my calf. I was at a loss ...of what to do, as I was certain there were multiple parties at fault. I can not get into the details but can say after consulting with Adam, that I made the right decision to go forward with a claim. The case was complex, as multiple insurance companies and friends were involved. I was extremely distraught about the whole affair as I began this process. I had lengthy P.T. and severe depression with PTSD type symptoms for a long while. One thing I can say is, upon my initial meeting with Adam, within about 10 minutes, I knew I had the right person to help me. In a prior line of work which could be perilous at times, I had to quickly judge the character of new people whom would enter my circle. Figuring out who would fly straight and 'have my back' took many years to fine tune, but I became pretty good at that. So my 'radar' concerning Adam pinged as someone I could trust. I was never proven wrong by him or his law firm of Brett McCandlis, Brown & Conner. I am grateful that we did not have to go to trial, as there were hurt feelings involved already by me deciding to choose the action that I did post-accident. Adam did give me the final say on all major decisions, including the possibility of going to trail if the defendants insurance companies did not settle. I basically told Adam, that, "I did not want to 'Cross the Rubicon', but go ahead Caesar and have your horse put its foot into the water." Well, he did, and Rome blinked. The insurance companies blinked, and decided to settle just at the wire. Not sure exactly how Adam pulled it all off, but then I am not an attorney, though I have had them in the past. The result was I got a hefty settlement. While money is not everything, it is going to help me as I move on from a terrible accident. If anyone reads this, know this: I highly recommend Adam Engst, and the law firm he works for. Sincere thanks Adam....'Mr Mojo'. Mike

Posted by Angela | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Trust Adam...he is worth it!!

Even before my accident, I had substantial pain and limitations in my left shoulder. When I was rear-ended, my shoulder got much worse, but I made the mistake of telling the insurance company that I already needed shoulder surgery prior to the accident. Despite this, Adam worked with my medi...cal providers, reviewed my medical records with them, and got them to agree that I was in fact NOT surgical prior to the accident--but I certainly was afterward. Even with my shoulder surgeon on board, we still faced an uphill battle due to my off-the-cuff recorded statement that I previously needed surgery. As a result, we had to file a lawsuit, go through discovery and depositions, and endure a lengthy and slow negotiation process. With my doctors on my side but my own statement working against us, both sides had a lot of risk if we were to proceed to trial. Accordingly, Adam was able to negotiate a settlement that exceeded my expectations. Adam represented me for almost 4 years, and during that time, took a job at his new law firm. I had the choice to remain with Adam’s old firm, but I decided to stick with Adam, and I’m so glad I did. If you need someone who can stand up to insurance companies for 4 years in a complex case, then give Adam a call and see if he will help you.

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Adam Engst's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Pepper

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a great guy and a great lawyer, and I'm happy to endorse him."

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Jonathan Yousling

Car accident lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work with Adam and have seen how dedicated he is to his clients. He is smart and cares. I endorse him."

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John Webber

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Heather Webb

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2016 - Present

Skagit County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2022

Whatcom County Bar Association

Secretary

2022 - 2022

Whatcom County Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Miscarriage

Over $137,000.00 for woman alleging she suffered a miscarriage as a result of a motor vehicle collision

Motorcycle crash

$110,000.00 for man who injured foot in motorcycle collision

Wife vs. husband

$231,630.32 for wife injured in collision caused in part by her husband

Spinal injury from bus crash

$435,000.00 for man rear-ended by King County bus

Fibromyalgia

$165,000.00 for woman who suffered severe exacerbation of pre-existing fibromyalgia

Pedestrian

$210,000.00 for pedestrian struck while walking in the roadway at night

Pedestrian in hit-and-run

$110,000.00 for pedestrian after tracking down the hit-and-run driver

Shoulder injury

$110,000.00 for woman who suffered shoulder injury

Roll-over collision

$100,000.00 for woman who was partially at-fault for serious collision

Spinal cord injury

$295,000.00 for man who suffered serious spinal injury in low-impact collision

Construction site

$140,000.00 for man injured by heavy equipment at construction site

Hand Injury

$125,000.00 hand injury

Fixing mistakes clients make when dealing with insurance

$150,000.00 for woman who admitted she already needed shoulder surgery on recorded statement

Fall on ice

$323,000 for woman who suffered knee injury after falling on ice

Injury with multiple causes

$327,000.00 for woman who suffered neck injury in car accident then re-injured herself in several falls before being referred for surgery

Shoulder Surgery

Recovered $345,000 for pedestrian hit in a crosswalk

Tinnitus

Recovered $370,000.00 for client who suffered permanent tinnitus due to motor vehicle collision

Bad-faith denial of insurance claim, disputed liability

Gross recovery of $515,000.00

Slip and fall case resulting in fractured leg

Secured settlement over $1 million

Roll-over collision

Recovered $150,000.00 for client in roll-over collision

Internal bleeding

Recovered $250,000.00 for client who suffered serious internal bleed

Rear-end collision

Recovered $125,000.00 for client rear-ended at high speed

Pedestrian struck in parking lot

$135,000.00 settlement for pedestrian struck in parking lot

Pre-Existing Condition

$110,000.00 settlement for client with serious pre-existing conditions

Motorcyclist

Secured $100,000.00 policy limits for motorcyclist injured in collision

Dog bite

Recovered $300,000.00 for dog bite victim

Hit-and-run

Settled rear-end collision case for $120,000.00

Jaywalking

Secured $120,000.00 settlement for jaywalking pedestrian

Pedestrian

$1,800,000.00 million judgment for pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver

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Education

2015

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M. - Master's Degree in Law

2012

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Western Washington University

Mock Trial Judge

2017

Civics Class

Hot Coffee and Tort Reform

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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