Jacob Brian Smith

Jacob Brian Smith

3.7
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Puyallup, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Criminal Defense

16714 Meridian Ave. E., Suite 12, Puyallup, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Jacob

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

The Law Offices of Jacob B. Smith charges clients on a "contingency fee basis," which means we do not get paid unless you recover money. Thus, you pay no attorney fees until you get the money you deserve.

50%
Family 30%

We generally charge less than other family law firms and can often times represent clients for "flat fees" where you are not billed hourly. Email or call to find out our prices.

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

We charge a flat fee rate where clients pay for the job, not by the hour. We work as many hours as it takes to effectively represent you. We help clients expunge criminal records and help with restoration of our client's gun rights .

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

The Law Offices of Jacob B. Smith

16714 Meridian Ave. E., Suite 12, Puyallup, WA, 98375

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Jacob Brian Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did NOTHING on our case

I wish I could say we had a positive experience, but I would be lying. We hired Jacob shortly before the new year, and the ball has been dropped on our case again and again and again. I was not going to post this due to the 'medical circumstances' we were given by Jacob as to why nothing had been c...ompleted with our case, but after I just found out he neglected to serve court orders to appear to the respondent in our case so it was THROWN OUT and that we are now starting again from scratch, I am livid! We have wasted months and months and THOUSANDS of dollars to have NOTHING done on our case, only to be given excuse after excuse after excuse.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Unethical and did absolutely nothing. Dropped case before court date. Do not hire him!

Posted by Jesse | October 12, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Advice for Child Support-Out of state case

While other lawyers gave me incorrect information, Mr. Smith was extremely helpful. He went above and beyond to help me find an answer for my complex situation. Even though I ended up not hiring him--or any lawyer for that matter (I was able to find a way to handle the situation one on one with the m...other) I would recommend him to anyone. He was so honest, and if he didn't quite know the details of something, he would do his research and find out. Prompt responses, and overall a good person. Thats hard to find. Especially when you are living across the country. If I need to hire any lawyer in WA, it would be him from now on. Hands down best I have consulted with.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014

Very friendly, trustworthy and reliable

I had a consultation with Jacob and I am so impressed. He is very honest on what he can and can not do ...you need a lawyer like him who you can trust and be friends with. While everyone has to make money I did not feel that he is greedy or would be dishonest to earn money or have more clients.

Posted by Steven Huynh | October 8, 2014

Excellent service!

Jacob has provided me with an unsubstantial amount of assistant with my dads case. It was a difficult long case and he was professional and very friendly throughout the entire time. He went the extra distance to help me out. I highly recommend Jacob and appreciate his help!

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Jacob Brian Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Lamb

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Smith. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Arguello

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former prosecutor Jacob has a huge advantage over other attorneys. " They know that he knows what they know ". If your any where near Jacob do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."

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Richard Jameson

Car accident lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Though my work with younger attorneys in the community, I have gotten to know Jacob. He is bright, committed, determined and compassionate. Jacob continually strives to improve and refine his natural gifts as an advocate. Jacob is a rising star. Is it any surprise that I join an extensive list of attorneys in the community singing his praises? His clients are fortunate to have a strong advocate that puts their interests first."

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Hovanes Margarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan McKinney

Debt settlement lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith is a go to fore concise competent answers."

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Gina Famularo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Valerie Bouffiou

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Smith frequently provides answers on this site, and they are always thoughtful, insightful and demonstrative of a strong knowledge in multiple areas of the law. He would clearly be a passionate advocate for any client."

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David Pittman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Richard Patrick

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Smith gives sage advice. His many thoughtful answers on Avvo are a clear example of his deep knowledge of the law. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Experience

Rating:  5.0 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension issued in WA, 2018

updated on 05/31/2018

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2012

Honors, University of Washington School of Law

2010

Best Brief Award, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Calbom & Schwab, PSc

2011 - 2011

Rule 9 Prosecutor, Spokane County Prosecutor

2011 - 2011

Rule 9 Prosecutor, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2010 - 2010

1L Summer Associate, Connelly Law Offices

Associations

Washington State Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential v. Confidential

$1,000,000+ settlement

Confidential v. Confidential

$100,000+

Confidential v. Confidential

$60,000

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Education

N/A

University of Washington School of Law

JD

Languages

English

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