David Charles Snell

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David Charles Snell

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

4002 Tacoma Mall Boulevard, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA

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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 51%

36 years | 5,200 cases

51%
Personal Injury 49%

Car, Motorcycle and Trucking Accidents, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Arbitrator

36 years | 510 cases

49%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

15%-33%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Small Snell Weiss & Comfort Ps

4002 Tacoma Mall Boulevard, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA, 98409-7702

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David Charles Snell's Reviews

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Posted by Nadine | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not Trusted & Not reliable

I hired David Snell based on his principals posted himself online. Unfortunately, I have learned that he did not really do anything himself: all communication was Precisely with a secretary, not even a paralegal. Only once I did have a phone conversation with David Snell. During the phone conversa...tion he asked me to remind him about my claim(s). Later on, I was trying to get some answers related to my claims, and as usual, I was receiving emails from the secretary ONLY, which did not answer my questions at all, and/or referring me to look the answers up on line. I have had to get in touch with another agency to get the answers. In response, the secretary emailed me that David Snell wants to withdraw himself from representing my claims. Thus, I have Never Met the attorney who was listed as representing me for almost a year, and who dismissed himself without any explanation.

David Snell

Replied last June 22, 2021

Our top priority is client satisfaction. Of our many thousands of happy clients, occasionally someone may feel that their expectations were not met. We appreciate the feedback and regret not meeting your expectations.

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David Charles Snell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Carter

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Snell is an outstanding trial attorney. He has the skills, temperament and integrity to help both his clients and the plaintiff's bar."

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Thomas Klusmeyer

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the years, I have referred potential clients to David with Labor & Industry (Workers Compensation) issues and have always been told that he did a great job for them. In addition to being a great lawyer, I know David personally and he has the utmost integrity. Obviously, he deserves my highest recommendation."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Wendy Zicht

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is top notch in the area of L&I law. He is able to evaluate all sides of an issue, and he does thorough research of the facts and law. He is compassionate and listens to his clients. I recommend him to anyone who needs assistance with an L&I injury claim."

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse David. He is respected in the legal community for his work in this area of the law. David is dedicated to providing his clients with the very best legal representation."

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Billie Morelli

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David loves his job. That's probably one of the first characteristics a prospective client should seek in a potential attorney. David loves helping people who have been wronged, and he works tirelessly on your behalf to find a resolution that meets your expectations. I fully endorse David Snell as your next lawyer."

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Steven Krupa

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known David personally and professionally for over 10 years. David is the go to person for worker's compensation in our community. He is a skilled and tireless fighter for the rights of his clients. Accordingly, he is highly respected by the judges and his peers. In addition, he is very active in bar and community service. I heartily endorse David's work."

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John Ladenburg

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is known to be one of the best workers comp lawyers in the State."

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Erik Ladenburg

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the years I have referred many of my clients to David when they need a good workers compensation attorney. Not once has a client been disappointed with the service and results David provided."

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Kenneth Blanford

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer cases to David with confidence. He always takes care of his clients."

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Jon Iverson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David impressed me as a student and a person when we were in the same law school class more than 20 years ago. Since that time, he has been the model lawyer. He knows then law and knows how to work well with people. The articles he wrote as president for our local bar association's newsletter were so good I kept some for further reflection. David is one of the best lawyers I ever met."

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Lance Hester

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Frederick Lieb

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dave is one of the best lawyers in the field and does a lot of volunteer work for injured workers."

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Jonathan Stubbs

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David Snell is an outstanding lawyer and advocate for injured workers in this state. I know that David's clients are in very good hands and that their rights are well protected."

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Zachary Herschensohn

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Snell is an excellent attorney. I fully endorse his work."

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Deborah Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent attorney. I have referred clients to him for workers compensation matters for several years and all have been impressed with his knowledge of the subject matter, attention to detail, and excellent results."

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Katherine Mason

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Snell in trial recently, and I think he did an exceptional job representing his client and putting on the case. I could tell that the jury listened carefully to Mr. Snell, and this is a critical skill in what we do. I thought the case he took to trial was a challenging one, and I was delighted to hear that there was a successful verdict for Mr. Snell's client. Mr. Snell is an honest, friendly person, and someone who is very compassionate and supportive of injured people."

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Knowrasa Patrick-Roundtree

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David and his firm are wonderful advocates for injured workers throughout the state."

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Patrick Palace

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Snell is a skilled lawyer and has been a pleasure to work with when we have joined forces to fight for our clients' rights. "

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Lance Palmer

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known David for many years and I have the highest regard for his skills and a lawyer, and for the skills of his law partners. I have referred many workers' compensation claimants to them because they are a top notch law firm."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Dean's List, UPS School of Law

1989

Merit Scholarship, UPS School of Law

1989

Dean's List, UPS School of Law

1989

AmJur Award for Excellence in Products Liability, American Jurisprudence

1988

Merit Scholarship, UPS School of Law

1988

Dean's List, UPS School of Law

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Principal, Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort, P.S.

1990 - 1990

Rule 9 Intern, Law Offices of Daryl Graves

1988 - 1990

Intern, Law Offices of Thomas Dinwiddie

Associations

2010 - Present

The Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court

Barrister

2010 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Superior Court Commission

2009 - Present

Brooklake Community Church

Treasurer

2009 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Editorial Board

2006 - Present

Brooklake Community Church

Trustee

1991 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1990 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

2010 - 2011

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Immediate Past President

2009 - 2010

TPCBA Bar News Editor in Chief

2009 - 2010

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

President

2008 - 2009

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Vice President

2005 - 2006

Washington State Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation Section

Chair

2004 - 2005

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Chair, Workers Comp Section

2001 - 2003

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Trustee

1997 - 2002

Puyallup Tribal Court

Admitted to Practice

1997 - 1998

Washington State Association for Justice

New Member Executive Committee

1996 - 1998

Lawyer - Chiropractor Liason Committee; TPCBA

Chair

1995 - 1996

Civil Service Commission - City of Fife

Chair

1993 - 1995

Civil Service Commission - City of Fife

Commissioner

1993 - 1997

Washington State Association for Justice

CLE Committee

1988 - 1990

Law Review - University of Puget Sound School of Law

Associate Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Tobin v Utility Vault, et al.

$1.4 million several weeks after mediation

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Education

1990

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

1983

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Lincoln Day Banquet

Award Presentation and Outgoing President's Speech

2010

Annual Convention - Leavenworth

Chair, Auctioneer and Emcee

2009

Lincoln Day Banquet

Incoming President's Comments

2005

Annual Workers Comp Seminar

Co-Chair

2003

Helping the Worker Through Difficult Times

Co-Chair

2001

Workers Comp - Back to Basics

Screening the Prospective Workers' Comp Client

2001

People's Law School

Workers' Compensation and Social Security

1999

People's Law School

Interplay - Workers' Comp, Social Security and Personal Injury

1999

Annual Convention

Some Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Busy P.I. Practice — 7/9/99

1998

Annual Lawyer - Chiropractor Seminar

Chair & Speaker

1997

Law Talk (public access TV)

Workers' Comp and Social Security Offsets

1996

Lecturer

How To Minimize Your Workers' Compensation Exposure

1996

Annual Lawyer - Chiropractor Seminar

Chair

1994

Annual Workers Comp Seminar

Co-Chair

1989

Annual Lawyer-Chiropractor Seminar

Issues Common to Lawyers and Chiropractors

N/A

Annual WC Seminars

Workers' Comp

N/A

Annual Luvera Seminar

Quality of Practice - Quality of Life

Publications

2010

WSAJ Workers Comp Deskbook Dealing With the Difficult Client

2010

WSAJ Auto Accident Deskbook Improper Passing/Crossing the Center Line

2010

Bar News, TPCBA Monthly President's Column

2007

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers No Agreement - Self-Insured Negotiations Finally End

2005

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Changes Loom on the Workers' Compensation Horizon

2004

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Our State Program for Injured Workers Ranks Among Best Value in Entire Nation

2002

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers New Member Lara Herrmann Thrives in Family Firm

2002

Pleading & Motion Practice CD Handbook Contributing Author

2001

WSTLA CLE Screening the Prospective Workers' Comp Client

2000

Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook - contributor Improper Passing/Crossing the Center Line

1999

WSTLA CLE Materials Some Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Busy P.I. Practice

1997

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Our workers' compensation system -- what's wrong: what's right

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Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Three Way Workers Comp

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