Sam Jason Fogerty

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Sam Jason Fogerty

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 36 years

Car accident Lawyer at Lakewood, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury

5516 75th St. West, Lakewood, WA

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About Sam

Biography

Aggressive Representation. No Recovery = No Fee. 25 Years of Experience. Millions Recovered.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Car Accident 80%

37 years | 2,500 cases

80%
Personal Injury 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 36 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sam J. Fogerty Attorney At Law, P.S.

5516 75th St. West, Lakewood, WA, 98499-3109

samjfogerty.com/

Sam Jason Fogerty's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Clint | March 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Hard working and honest Attorney

I was in a car accident a few years back and kept getting contacted by one of the other parties insurance company. I haven’t had good experiences with attorneys in the past so I was hesitant to contact one. After awhile it felt like I was being harassed by the other parties Attorney, so on the recom...mendation of a legal service we subscribe to, I contacted Mr. Fogerty. I felt comfortable and as confident he was the right attorney from the beginning. After negotiating with a very abrasive attorney from the other party for over a year or so,Mr. Fogerty got what I felt was a reasonable settlement. He was very up front about the fees, and other interests that would have to be paid (insurance claims). We settled at that time which was about a year ago. Well, this past Sunday Mr. Fogerty called and said that he had gotten a waiver from the insurance claims and he had their portion of the settlement in a check for me to pick up. I believe that he went way above and beyond what he said he could do handling this case. How many attorneys would have still disputed the insurance claims after we had settled and then had the integrity to not just keep the rest of the settlement for additional fees? I highly recommend Sam Fogerty to handle all of your car accident and insurance needs.He was fantastic!, Thank you so much for all you did for me, Mr. Fogerty!

Posted by Erin | January 02, 2014 | Insurance

Settled claim

Sam helped us to settle an insurance claim for daughter resulting from an injury she received as a young child. He kept her best interest as the focus and made sure she received a fair settlement. We appreciated the clear explanations of steps we needed to take and prompt response to questions we h...ad along the way.

Posted by Philip | February 18, 2012 | Insurance

Outstanding attorney for personal injury

Last year my wife and I were involved in an accident while riding our motorcycle. 30 days after the accident we were getting no where with the insurance company. A friend suggested we talk to Sam Fogerty. Sam listened to our situation and said he could help. From our first meeting with Sam things wen...t very smooth from dealing with the hospital bills to dealing with the insurance company. We are very grateful to Sam for his concern, kindness and help during a very stressful and confusing time. Sam secured a very good settlement for us through the insurance company, without having to go to court. We would highly recommend Sam Fogerty for personal injury or other legal need.

Posted by Sally | April 05, 2011 | Insurance

Satisfied Personal Injury Client

I was in a car accident about a year and a half ago. Sam helped me settle my property damage quickly. The insurance company was trying to jerk me around and would not work me with. Within days of hiring Sam, I had a check in hand for my car. Sam is very knowledgeable in personal injury claims. H...e turned a stressful situation into something positive. I ended up getting a larger settlement than I expected. I have worked with other attorneys in the past that "tell you what you want to hear" and only bring disappointment when your case is done. Sam was honest with me from start to finish. He his a great attorney that I will continue to use in the future.

Posted by Gary | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Horrible Service

My daughter was shot accidentally and we were given Sam's name on a recommendation from a friend. We met with Sam, he explained the ins and outs to us and told us he would get information from the insurance company and get back to us (my daughter mainly). After that, he all but disappeared. The la...ck of communication, empathy or trying to get him to return calls in a timely manner is unprofessional at any level. We found out that (at least from what he is telling us) that he can't help us and there is no avenue for the insurance company. That is fine, but it would have been better to just sit us down and let us know that.....not send us a letter without a phone call or meeting. I would never recommend this attorney for anything to anybody.

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Danny Lazares

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is an excellent personal injury attorney. He gets great results for his clients due to his knowledge of the law and his advocacy for those he represents. He is highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Oliver

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Settlement Guardian Ad Litem, Pierce County Superior Court

Associations

1990 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

Education

1988

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Washington State University

Languages

English

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