Dean Brett

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Dean Brett

also known as Dean R. Brett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents ... +2 more

1310 10th St, #104, Bellingham, WA

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About Dean

Biography

Personal service, integrity and exceptional results.

Personal service, integrity and exceptional results.

Personal service, integrity and exceptional results.

Personal service, integrity and exceptional results.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

20%
Life Insurance 20%

20%
Mediation 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2010

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 53 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1972

Honorary

No misconduct found

Location

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1310 10th St, #104, Bellingham, WA, 98225

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4400 NE 77th Ave, #275, Vancouver, WA, 98662

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1312 N Monroe St, f179, Spokane, WA, 99201

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2722 Colby Ave, #105, Everett, WA, 98201

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S. 720 Main St, #213, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273

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

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Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

200 W Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA, 98229

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Online Presence

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Dean Brett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Olivia | July 26, 2012

Thankful!

This was my first experience in a personal injury lawsuit and I felt very helpless in my automobile accident until Dean Brett took on my case. Dean took the time to explain my case and my options, connect me to healthcare and keep me well informed and empowered to handle my injury and the lawsuit ag...ainst the insurance company. It was very impressive to witness Dean's intelligence, communication and innate skill in leading the conversation during my depositions and arbitration. It is incredibly comforting to have complete confidence in your lawyer when pressing a case against a large insurance company. Furthermore, Kristeen McMoran, Dean's paralegal, streamlined the communication and was a pleasure to work with. I am very thankful to them! Bottom-line: Dean is compassionate, trustworthy and masterful. I recommend him completely.

Posted by Hailey | May 12, 2010

Legal Service review of Dean Brett

I have knownDean Brett for a little over 3 years. I was involved in a major automobile accident involving multiple parties. Dean and his staff were unbelievable to work with. Without their expertise in personal injury law I don't know where I would be today. I spent over a month at Harborview Medical... Center and then another 3+ months at a nursing home. Mr. Brett and his staff helped to get all my medical bills paid as well as the best treatment possible for all of my extensive injuries. The lawsuit was tied up for well over 2 years, but in the end I was compensated for my loss. I would like to think nothing like this will ever happen again but if it does I know Dean Brett is who I will choose the represent me.

Posted by Carr Lanham | April 11, 2010

Auto Accident Client

In 2002 I was in an auto accident and suffered an injury to my lower back. This injury put my 20-year law enforcement career in jeopardy. When I started looking for a personal injury attorney I wanted somebody I could trust, had a high level of integrity and was the best at what they do. My search... ended with Dean Brett and he lived up to his reputation. My case ended up lasting 6 years. Throughout the ordeal, Dean and his staff were focused on my situation, kept me informed and clearly explained my options. Dean is professional, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable with the process. When my final settlement was reached I also found Dean to be very caring and compassionate. I would highly recommend Dean Brett for any personal injury situations.

Posted by Virginia | February 23, 2010

Exceptional!

Dean is that rare attorney with exceptional intelligence, people skills, and a down-to-earth approach to problem solving. I recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation. His handling of my accident case made it possible for me to move forward with replacing my car and with treatment for inj...uries while he focused on the legal work and dealing with the insurance companies. His paralegal was key to making everything work. She is an unbelievably gifted, super-smart professional who made communications go so smoothly that I never worried about the progress of the case. This review is nothing less than a rave--which is completely deserved. I surely hope I am never again crunched between a truck and another car but if I am ever again involved in an accident I will contact Dean Brett for legal help.

Posted by Brian. | February 14, 2010

Auto accident client.

I was working as a fire fighter paramedic, and was injured off the job in an auto accident. I was pensioned off the fire department, due to the injury, about two years after the accident. This was five years prior to my retirement. The dollar loss in wages and retirement was substantial. Dean and his... staff were very professional, caring and successful in recovering the majority of my monitary losses. Dean is a very good communicator. He offers clear advice and reasonable discussions about what approach will work the best in your case.

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Dean Brett's Lawyer Endorsements

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dean. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Knapp

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Dean Brett. Dean has decades of experience and he has developed an extremely impressive record of helping personal injury clients get the settlements and verdicts they deserve. On top of that, Dean is a great guy and very easy to talk to. He really knows how to get the most for his clients."

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David Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I look to Dean for counsel on almost every personal injury matter i handle. He has the knowledge and experience to maximize the recovery for his clients in every case he handles. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Dean to anyone."

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Brett. He is very knowledgeable in this area of the law and a very respected personal injury attorney in Washington."

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Brandon Gillin

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Mr. Brett. He is a first-rate personal injury attorney."

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Troy Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Dean Brett. I have had two cases against Mr. Brett, on both matters he represented his clients with the utmost skill, diligence and professionalism. He is an excellent trial lawyer."

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Shawn Alexander

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a great asset to the legal community and I refer my clients with confidence."

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Eugene Moses

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have practiced with Dean Brett in Whatcom County, Washington for 34 years. I first met Dean in my capacity as Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Whatcom County. Since departing the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office in 1986 I have been co-counsel with Dean Brett on many cases. Dean’s primary practice area is serious personal injury including but not limited to, wrongful death, spinal cord injury, head/brain injuries, disc and back Injuries, fractures, burns, aviation crashes and governmental liability. Although Dean’s primary practice area is personal injury, leaving it at that does not go far enough. Dean is a versatile lawyer who is adept at handling high profile land use cases as well as a variety of other high profile cases."

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Jeffrey Lustick

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dean Brett is one of the most successful PI lawyers I can think of. He's ethical, highly knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with. This lawyer wins his cases! If you have personal injury matter, look no further. "

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Michael Caryl

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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Steven Knapp

Personal injury lawyer

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John Murphy

Personal injury lawyer

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Paula McCandlis

Personal injury lawyer

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David Brown

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

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2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Brett McCandlis & Brown PLLC

2005 - Present

Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for Western District of Washington

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

2014 - 2015

Partner, Brett Murphy Knapp McCandlis & Brown PLLC

2011 - 2014

Partner, Brett Murphy Coats Knapp McCandlis & Brown

2006 - 2011

Partner, Brett & Coats Personal Injury Attorneys

1972 - 2006

Partner, Brett & Daugert

Associations

2002 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

1980 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Local District Counsel

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

Whatcom Museum of History and Art

Board of Directors

Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District

Board of Directors

1985 - 1985

Whatcom County Bar Association

President

1982 - 1985

Washington State Association for Justice

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

$2.3 Million Landslide Claim - Largest Wrongful Death Jury Verdict in Skagit County History at the Time

$2.3 million verdict

French v. Parker et. al.

Jury awards $5 million to victim of drunk driver

Holz v. Burlington Northern and Whatcom County

$752,000 awarded from deadly collision with train

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Education

1972

Stanford University

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Whitman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Electronic Discovery and Live Depositions

Taking the Expert Witness Deposition

N/A

WSTLA Seminar

The Art and Science of Persuasion

N/A

Whatcom County Bar Association Seminar

How to Mediate a Personal Injury Case

N/A

University of Washington Course on Trial Advocacy

Voir Dire and Closing Argument

N/A

Seminar

Closing Argument

Publications

2013

N/A

Trial News Dram Shop Liability

N/A

Trial News Drunk driver falls through the cracks, causes head on collision

N/A

Washington State Association for Justice The Use of Focus Groups (Mock Juries)

N/A

Washington State Association for Justice Plaintiff's Environmental Disaster Litigation

N/A

Washington State Association for Justice Spotting Winners and Losers Early

Languages

English

Activity

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