Richard C. Platte

Richard C. Platte

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

Car accident Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Brain Injury ... +6 more

336 36th St., #387, Bellingham, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 53 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1972

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 53 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1972

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard C. Platte

336 36th St., #387, Bellingham, WA, 98225-6580

Richard C Platte, Attorney at Law

105 5th Street, Suite 201, Lynden, WA, 98264-1966

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Richard C. Platte's Reviews

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Posted by Janna | April 14, 2010

Best and most knowledgeable and respected personal injury lawyer I have ever heard of.

Mr. Richard Platte is a great personal injury lawyer. He not only went the extra mile for me, he greatly surpassed it. At ever point, I felt he gave my case his full attention. I was kept very much in the loop with every aspect of my case, which can help ease your mind, at a time when you need i...t most. I found out that he is not only one of the best lawyers, he help write some of the laws to help protect people, like me, who find themselves needing a lawyer. He has a passion for his job, that you just don't find these days. I was also incouraged thru my case, by my doctors, that my lawyer was not only a good lawyer but a pit bull in a court room. He will fight tooth and nail for you, as he did me.. One thing that impressed me a great deal, was that my lawyer, more than held his own against some very high priced fancy lawyers. Even though mine was a difficult case (due to previous circumstances), he never gave up on me or lost faith in my case. Although he can at times, seem a bit rough, I found that that is what is needed if you want a very good lawyer. I would also like to comment on his para-legal assistant. She is not only knowledgeable and helpfull, but always there to listen to the small things you might have on your mind, and with such a caring heart. Both are very responsive to your questions and feeling. They make a very great team. I feel that in my personal case, Mr. Platte got me a very fair settlement and I am very happy I chose him as my lawyer. I would highly recommend him as a lawyer to not only the general public, but if needed, to my family and friends. There is not a whole lot more I can say, other than, you would not only be happy, but lucky to have Mr. Platte as your attorney. I hope I never have the need for an attorney again, but if I did, I would certainly be making Mr. Platte my 1st choice. I would be more than happy to answer any other question anyone might have regarding Mr. Platte and my dealings with him. Thank you for a chance to voice my opinion about Mr. Platte and to thank him again for all he did for me.

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Richard C. Platte's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

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

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Michael Tario

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Earl Angevine

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick is a very experienced, effective and ethical trial lawyer. I refer cases to him when I have a conflict, and would not hesitate to ask him to represent me personally."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in WA, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2006

Random Acts of Professionalism,

2005

Super Lawyer,

2005

Random Acts of Professionalism, Washington State Bar Association

2004

Super Lawyer,

2003

Super Lawyer,

2002

Super Lawyer,

2001

Super Lawyer,

1998

Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1983

Who's Who In American Law,

1969

Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, UW School of Business

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Firm of Richard C. Platte

2002 - 2003

Partner, Shepherd Abbott Platte

1973 - 2002

Partner, Rusing & Platte

1972 - 1973

Associate, Voris & Lipscomb

Associations

2005 - Present

Western Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1974 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1972 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1972 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1972 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - 2009

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2000

Whatcom County Bar Association

President

1990 - 1991

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

The American Trial Lawyers Assocation

Member

Education

1972

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Oregon School of Music

Speaking Engagements

2015

Subrogation: Real Problems, Real Solutions Defeating Subrogation Claims

2011

Seminar: Admitting and Excluding Evidence: The Basics

Evidence In Civil Cases

2011

Journalism class at WWU

The Newstand Case

1999

Trial Practice Seminar

Trial Practice

1995

Insurance Law Seminar

Automobile Insurance - Subrogation

1988

Trial Practice Seminar

Personal Injury Trial Practice

1985

Insurance Law Seminar

Insurance Law

N/A

WSTLA Seminar - SS NORWAY

Insurance Law

Publications

2011

Seminar materials: Admitting and Excluding Evidence: The Basics Evidence In Civil Cases

1999

LIBERTY (magazine) The Rape of Free Speech

1988

How To Prepare And Try A Personal Injury Case How To Prepare And Try A Personal Injury Case

N/A

WSTLA Educational Seminars Automobile Insurance Subrogation

N/A

WSTLA Educational Seminars Intentional Torts

N/A

WSTLA Educational Seminars Insurance Law

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