Brett Andrews Purtzer

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Brett Andrews Purtzer

also known as Brett A. Purtzer

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights

1008 Yakima Ave Ste 302, Tacoma, WA

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About Brett

Biography

If you've been hurt by someone else's conduct, I can help you. Call for a free consultation.

I have successfully represented persons accused of serious felonies for twenty years. Call for appt.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 25%

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Criminal Defense 25%

Reprented individuals in all types of criminal cases from traffic matters to death penalty cases in both state and federal court in Washington and in other states. Have access to a variety of experts in order to properly handle the case. Although we are not the least expensive attorney you will hire, we will be the last one as we know what we are doing and will guarantee our best effort in your criminal defense case.

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Employment and Labor 25%

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Personal Injury 25%

Personal injury practice includes all types of cases from auto/truck accidents, slip and fall, medical negligence, police misconduct and other civil rights matters. We have access to experts to assist us in all types of cases in order to secure the best outcome for our clients. We try cases on a regular occurrence and are comfortable in the courtroom. We are well known to judges in Pierce County and regularly appear in other counties in this state, and also represent clients in other states.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hester Law Group

1008 Yakima Ave Ste 302, Tacoma, WA, 98405-4850

hesterlawgroup.com/

Brett Andrews Purtzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Personal Injury

Posted by KD | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Admirable, ethical, ferocious yet professional "Tiger"

I've known this gentleman for years, he has a quiet elegance about him. I've seen him get frustrated & it's impressive when he does. He represented me for a fall a few years ago that originally didn't look like much, but required surgery. Seeing him & some diligence on my part resulted in a better... settlement than anticipated. He's my hero & very worthy of consideration & recommending!

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2014 | Personal Injury

Hiring Brett has been one of the smartest decisions I've ever made

I'm 34 years old and I've been a long time client of Mr Purtzer ever since I was 16 years old. I've known Brett for nearly half of my entire life. He has been a dedicated, sincere hard working attorney always representing me with my best interests in mind throughout the years in many various cases ra...nging from criminal to personal injury. He has always won settlements in all my personal injury cases and he is the reason why I've never been incarcerated on any criminal charges and allowed me to have the chance to expunge my records and retain my full rights as an adult. He is the only attorney I can trust to do the best job at what he does and I will always continue to put my full trust in him if I ever need his assistance again. He has even helped me by recommending other attorneys to me who specialize in other areas such as traffic tickets and I cannot stress the amount of help that has been for me in dismissals of countless traffic violations. That shows that he really does have my best interests in mind and if he can't help me he will always know of the best recommendations to give me.

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Brett Andrews Purtzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jared Ausserer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney...great guy."

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Michael Stewart

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is a diligent attorney who works hard to ensure his clients receive great outcomes."

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R Harrison

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Malaier

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is an incredible lawyer. He has a formidable intellect and a knack for crafting practical solutions. Fantastic trial guy, too. I endorse him without reservation."

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Timothy Healy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lance Hester

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Stewart

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Timothy Healy

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1987

National Member, Order of the Barristers, University of Puget Sound School of Law

1986

Law Review, University of Puget Sound School of Law

N/A

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Hester Law Group

1900 - Present

Member, The Hester Law Group

Associations

2011 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

President

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)

Chair Pro Bono Committee

2007 - 2010

Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference

Lawyer Representative

2007 - 2010

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)

Trustee

2003 - 2005

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Dougal

Acquitted of all counts

State v. Copland

Client convicted of lesser offense of first degree manslaughter

Thomas v. Metals Express

Plaintiff verdict for $186,000

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Education

1987

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Washington State University

BA

1983

Washington State University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2009

Year End CLE

Legal Ethics

Activity

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