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Hi, I am a Seattle native with a BA from the UW and Juris Doctor, cum laude 1990 from UPS Law (Now Seattle U School of Law), where I was an Associate Law Review Editor. Martindale AV rated, I've been honored to represent injured and disheartened people at Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort since 1990. I served as 2009-2010 President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association, frequent trustee for the TPCBA, trustee and Treasurer for Brooklake Community Church, and chair of the Lawyer/Chiropractor Committee, chaired WSTLA Workers Comp Section.
A frequent lecturer, I am published in WSAJ’s Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, Workers' Comp Deskbook and Pleadings and Practice Handbook. Served Executive Board of Robert J. Bryan Platinum Inn of Court and previous Programs Chair. Often serve as a civil arbitrator for King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap and Thurston Counties. Expert witness on esoteric workers comp issues. Special Assistant Attorney General on assigned third party injury cases. I enjoy vintage rides and traveling with my friends and three adult kids.
I am a lawyer and a dad who likes unique and antique vehicles, gardening and travel.
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36 years | 5,200 cases
36 years | 510 cases
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
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4002 Tacoma Mall Boulevard, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA, 98409-7702
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Posted by Janell | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best Attorney
Mr. David Snell is a great attorney, and highly recommended. He helped me enormously on my Workers Comp Claim. I highly recommend him and his Paralegal to everyone.
Posted by Bill | August 17, 2009 | Personal Injury
Great attorney to have when dealing with Industrial Insurance
I met David a few years back after referred to him by my father. My father never retained David, because David was honest enough to refer my father to someone who would better suit his needs. David handled a carpal tunnel claim for me against Qwest Communications in 2006. I was being taken advantage ...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2008
Client Review
David Snell made a very difficult time for me and my family a pleasant experience. Through his consideration, knowledge and experience he was able to reduce the stress for my wife and I as we moved through the legal system. His firm was proffessional and fair and we are quite happy with the outc...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer cases to David with confidence. He always takes care of his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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."
"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. "
"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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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
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
2010 - Present
The Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of CourtBarrister
2010 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationSuperior Court Commission
2009 - Present
Brooklake Community ChurchTreasurer
2009 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationEditorial Board
2006 - Present
Brooklake Community ChurchTrustee
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
1990 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationImmediate Past President
2009 - 2010
TPCBA Bar News Editor in Chief
2009 - 2010
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident
2008 - 2009
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationVice President
2005 - 2006
Washington State Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation SectionChair
2004 - 2005
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationChair, Workers Comp Section
2001 - 2003
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationTrustee
1997 - 2002
Puyallup Tribal CourtAdmitted to Practice
1997 - 1998
Washington State Association for JusticeNew Member Executive Committee
1996 - 1998
Lawyer - Chiropractor Liason Committee; TPCBAChair
1995 - 1996
Civil Service Commission - City of FifeChair
1993 - 1995
Civil Service Commission - City of FifeCommissioner
1993 - 1997
Washington State Association for JusticeCLE Committee
1988 - 1990
Law Review - University of Puget Sound School of LawAssociate Editor
$1.4 million several weeks after mediation
1990
JD - Juris Doctor cum laude
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Award Presentation and Outgoing President's Speech
2010
Chair, Auctioneer and Emcee
2009
Incoming President's Comments
2005
Co-Chair
2003
Co-Chair
2001
Screening the Prospective Workers' Comp Client
2001
Workers' Compensation and Social Security
1999
Interplay - Workers' Comp, Social Security and Personal Injury
1999
Some Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Busy P.I. Practice — 7/9/99
1998
Chair & Speaker
1997
Workers' Comp and Social Security Offsets
1996
How To Minimize Your Workers' Compensation Exposure
1996
Chair
1994
Co-Chair
1989
Issues Common to Lawyers and Chiropractors
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Workers' Comp
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Quality of Practice - Quality of Life
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