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Bryan David Johnson

Personal injury Attorney at Olympia, WA

4.7   14 reviews
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2011
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About Bryan

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Bryan joined Church Rietzke Johnson in 2013 and has been a partner of the firm since 2018. Bryan is a passionate advocate who works tirelessly on behalf of his clients, bringing his courtroom skills and litigation experience to exclusively represent injured plaintiffs. His law practice is dedicated to helping people who have been seriously injured get the compensation they deserve. He has also served as an arbitrator on behalf of superior courts in Thurston and Pierce counties.

Bryan is an Olympia resident and a member of the Pierce and Thurston County Bar Associations. Bryan graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was a member of Law Review. He served on the board of the Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project, supporting and promoting public interest legal services.

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202 Central St NE, Suite 200
Olympia, WA, 98506

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Posted by Travis | July 21, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very thorough representation
I hired Bryan Johnson for a personal injury case. The results were positive in all aspects. I had talked to two other law offices and in both cases they were poor listeners and seemed to take my case only as seriously as it was worth to them in potential pay off. With Bryan Johnson I felt well heard, well informed, and always well represented despite the relatively low potential to make much profit from my case. I found the entire office to be professional as well as friendly and easy to deal with. I found them optimistic but also realistic. I would absolutely hire Bryan Johnson again if I was unfortunate enough to need his services again.
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Posted by Rosa | February 10, 2022
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Friendly and Helpful
I am very grateful to have had Brian and Joey help me with my personal injury case. They are very friendly, helpful, and respectful. I highly recommend them. They were very kind and nice. Very thankful to have had them help me.
Posted by Tara | July 14, 2021
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Hire Church Rietzke Johnson
Should you have the misfortune of a car accident, you will want to hire Church Rietzke Johnson. I specifically worked with Bryan Johnson and team, and they are amazing. Bryan and Joey are professional, friendly, capable, organized and easy to work with. Bryan went above and beyond to push for a fair settlement package when the at-fault driver's insurance company was being unrealistic and completely unreasonable. He explained the various options I could take along the way as they came up, and things to consider when choosing an option so that I went with the route I was most comfortable with. I loved that they kept me in the loop throughout the process. If you are debating whom you should call to take your case, I would say hire this firm, and ask for Bryan. You will not regret it!
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Posted by Ben Anderson | May 27, 2021
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Personal Injury Case
Bryan and his team were professional, prompt, and caring with my case. Bryan's main concern was getting me back to good health. I thought this was particularly unique. I guess I assumed he'd be focused on the biggest settlement amount. Instead he was all about getting me back to my daily activities. He then strategically advised me through the settlement process. For the settlement, he came in right where we were expecting and did not lengthen the process more than it needed. I feel I got great service and would highly recommend him for personal injury cases.
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Posted by Tory | May 10, 2021
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Justice Prevails!
This is a five star review and public endorsement of how my personal accident case was transformed from total despair and frustration to a fully satisfactory settlement won by Personal Injury Attorney Bryan D. Johnson, a partner in the Church, Rietzke, Johnson law firm of Olympia, WA. On December 8, 2017, another driver totaled my 2013 CTS Cadillac and severely injured my lower lumbar spine. The other driver’s auto insurance company had to be practically arm wrestled to pay me near the actual replacement value of my luxury car as well as arbitrarily cut me off prematurely from paying for my reasonable and prescribed medical treatments. Their unacceptable behavior forced me to search for the most highly qualified personal injury lawyer available, and fortunately I engaged Bryan Johnson to represent me and settle my case in my favor. The initial settlement offers from the insurance lawyers were less than my past accumulated medical expenses, so we ended up suing the other driver for all of the uncompensated medical-related expenses as well as my pain and suffering resulting from the accident. It took over a year to settle my case, but Bryan hung in there with me and we finally settled for an amount that we both considered a solid victory for both of us without the necessity of going through either arbitration or a civil trial. Bryan did an outstanding job for me and he can also pull together one for you if you need a truly professional personal injury lawyer to secure the results you deserve.
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Posted by Keonica | June 18, 2020
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Pregnant woman involved in an accident
Being pregnant was supposed to be one of the best times of my life and It was, until the morning I was T-boned in an intersection on my way to work. 7.5 months pregnant and I was in a very bad car accident. I almost lost my daughter from the impact and as a result of the accident I was put on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy. I work in the medicine field and there was no possible way for me to safely return to work after my injuries. Being the breadwinner in my family, not working and being worried about my pregnancy put an enormous stress on me. I felt scared, helpless and I knew I needed help dealing with the aftermath of this accident. When I started looking for lawyers to help me with my case, I was surprised to find almost zero information about pregnant women who had been in an accident. So I decided to go with a local lawyer that was close to where I lived. Hiring Bryan was the best decision that I could have made. Bryan not only took on my case, but he gave a voice to it. There were a lot of variables with my case because of being pregnant that were not cut and dry. From day one of meeting Bryan I could tell that he cared about helping me. He believed in me and he believed in my case. The process was long and it was hard but Bryan was with me every step of the way. The at fault party’s insurance company did not want to settle and they played hardball up until the end. Bryan came up with very creative ways to build my case. He hired a certified midwife to interview me and give statements on my behalf, he worked outside of the box the entire time. He built a strong case for me and we took it all the way through the deposition process. He prepared me for my deposition and really worked with me to be comfortable speaking with the opposing attorney. After this step, we were able to negotiate a settlement. The entire process of this journey was a lot, but working with Bryan made it bearable. He was reliable and he always responded to any questions I had in a very timely manner. He reached out during the lulls in the case to touch base and assure me that things were still moving in the right direction. Bryan is a one of a kind lawyer, what he did for me, for my daughter and for the importance of pregnant women involved in automobile accidents will never be able to be repaid. I recommend Bryan to anyone who has been involved in an accident. He is truly an amazing lawyer and you will be thankful to have him on your side.
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Posted by Daniel Tuesta | October 9, 2019
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Client
After my auto accident I was pointed in Bryan Johnson’s direction. At the time I was in so much pain and not in the right mindset to even deal with a lawyer, but since he was recommended to me, I thought I’d just follow up and give him a try. I have to say this was such a great decision. Bryan consistently followed up with me in regards to my case, to see how I was feeling, and was amazing at breaking things down for me so I could understand how everything worked. I never felt like I was just another customer, I never felt like I was a burden... I felt like I was his only client and he truly cared. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone. My experience was outstanding.
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Posted by David | May 21, 2019
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Great to work with!
Great to work with. Very thorough and informative. Would definitely hire again. On my case he worked for 3 years and adapted quickly to the many twists and turns that we encountered. Skilled negotiator with proven results. Kept me from getting blind sided by the insurance company multiple times because he knew all their tricks and avoided them or called their bluff. Valuable person to have on your side.
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Posted by Kathleen | May 21, 2019
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Highly Recommend Bryan Johnson For Personal Injury Claim
Bryan worked closely with me to settle a personal injury claim. He listened, consulted with me, and was a tenacious advocate on my behalf. By the time my injury treatments and surgeries were completed, it was nearly three years before the settlement was finalized. I always knew where things stood and what was going on. Hopefully, I won’t need a personal injury lawyer again but if I do, I will definitely be back to see Bryan.
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Posted by Glenna | December 3, 2017
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Hard worker
Bryan is a great lawyer. He worked 2 years on my case and was very professional, (but had a sense of hurmor). Anytime I wanted to speak to Bryan he would get on the phone right away and answer my question. Bryan always keep me updated on what was going on. I recommend Bryan if you need a lawyer.
Posted by Rebeca | February 21, 2017
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Highly Recommended
Bryan is an excellent attorney. He is skilled at explaining complex legal processes. He always made sure I had a thorough grasp of the situation, laid out my options, and made sound recommendations. Whenever we would talk, eiither in person or on the phone, Bryan never rushed the conversation. He always made me feel like he had all the time in the world for me. He is very thorough, direct, firm, and sharp while also being relaxed and giving me friendly customer service. I hope I don't need another personal injury lawyer, but if I do, I wouldn't hesisitate to work with Bryan again. My case had some quirks, and Bryan was still able to get me solidly compensated for my injuries. My settlement exceeded my expectation. Three thumbs up!
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Posted by Wendy | December 1, 2016
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awesome to work with
I enjoyed working with Bryan Johnson and his staff. they were open and honest about everything, gave as much information as possible. Even when they had no information they would call and check in to make sure all was going well. Always explained things even if he talked before about it. After one part was over, he allowed me to make the decisions on other directions to go, but he gave me all the directions things could go.
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Posted by Kymberly | September 13, 2015
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Very thorough and professional
I was very happy to work with Mr. Johnson. He was thorough and very professional. He listened closely to everything I had to say, took every detail into consideration, and nailed my case! I appreciated his honesty and his endurance. I would absolutely recommend him and choose him again.
Posted by Catherine | March 3, 2014
AVOID THIS ATTORNEY!
Brian Johnson and Thomas L. Dickson of the Dickson Law Group were retained in November 2012 to represent me regarding my lawsuit against a municipal corporation for violation of Washington State’s Open Public Meetings Act. The Town had already received a serious written rebuke from the Washington State Attorney General’s office and had offered to settle the suit. Attorneys Brian Johnson and Thomas L. Dickson were retained to pursue a negotiated settlement. Despite being paid thousands of dollars, neither Brian Johnson nor Thomas L. Dickson did anything and I recently received a copy of the ‘Clerk’s Order of Dismissal’ from the King County Superior Court as a result of this case being abandoned. Even though I have a signed Retainer Agreement and physical evidence from the Dickson Law Group showing they accepted the case, this law firm now states they don’t and never have represented me in this matter.
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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%

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AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Church Rietzke Johnson PLLC
  • 2013 - Present

Education

  • Gonzaga University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2011
  • University of Washington
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2008

Associations

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Thurston County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Washington State Association for Justice
  • Eagle Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 40 Under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2016

Speaking Engagements

  • Thurston County Bar Association
  • Evaluating Automobile Personal Injury Cases – Case Value Factors, Resources & Pitfalls
  • 2023
  • Personal Injury Update CLE
  • Best Practices for Dealing with Subrogation Holders
  • 2019

Attorney endorsements

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Litigation Attorney | Jun 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Bryan is a great lawyer and human being. He understands personal injury well and knows how to maximize results for his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Bryan Johnson. Bryan is conscientious and always works hard for his clients, getting them the results they deserve. I have worked with him on several matters and he is always a pleasure to work with."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Bryan is an excellent personal injury lawyer. Not only does he genuinely care about his clients, he is smart and tenacious. When it serves his clients' interests, he is not scared to take the fight directly to the insurance company. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
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Olympia Personal injury Lawyer Bryan David Johnson
Bryan David Johnson
Personal injury Attorney
Olympia, WA
Licensed for 11 years
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