Michael G Beaty

Michael G Beaty

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +4 more

1112 Daniels Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 29 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Beaty Hatch PC

1112 Daniels Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA, 98660-3071

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Michael G Beaty's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 66 reviews

Posted by Genn | August 12, 2015 | Personal Injury

Quality delivered

I went to see Michael after being rear ended, and after my subsequent related back surgery. Michael was succinct, direct, thorough and very clear when explaining what he expected to happen. I left my initial consultation feeling confident that Michael would do his best for me, and my confidence paid ...off. I literally left everything in his hands, and he did the rest. When it came time for final negotiation, I was introduced to his firecracker of an assistant, Christi. She counseled with me every step of the way through the negotiation process, and in the end, she settled for a substantial amount that ended up being even more than the generous amount Michael thought I would end up with! I can't say enough about this amazing team, and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who has been injured. They saw me through every step of a process that I assumed would be tedious and incredibly slow, and made it a fast, efficient and stress free experience. THANK YOU!!!

Posted by jason | May 07, 2015 | Personal Injury

not trustworthy or caring about my case

I went in for my case and soon found out that they expected me to arrange billing issue's with my treatment places and when I felt overwhelmed by trying to do the claim of my youngest daughter that was in the accident was told by his office that they didn't see him taking on her part because "there w...as not enough money in it for him" so as you can see no care at all. Don't use this firm.

Posted by Tom | February 04, 2015 | Car Accidents

Very good at Auto Injury work.

I have worked with Mr. Beaty on several difficult auto accident cases. The outcome was always better than expected. He is an expert at this business and acts with skill and integrity.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2015 | Personal Injury

Patient and confident attorney

Michael Beaty proved to be a very good choice to handle my auto accident claim. Being an injured party in an auto accident was a new experience for me and at first thought I could resolve the matter myself. However, after many failed attempts to contact the other party's Insurance and after receiving... a letter from them demanding all my past medical records, I called Michael Beaty. It was a complicated case because I was in two separate accidents about one month apart. He explains the process, answers emails, and keeps me informed. His is patient and does not push me in one direction or the other. He just spells it out and tells me to think about it and get back to him. He also has a great paralegal named Christie! The two make a good team.

Posted by Barbara | January 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Blessed

Our family is very grateful for all the help Christi gave us. She was on top of everything. It was nice to have someone who had our best interest at heart. She worked hard and they got us more than we thought we would get in our settlement. I will contact this company if I ever need this kind of help... again. Thanks again.

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Michael G Beaty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Susan Pitchford

Car accident lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I appreciate Michael's honest assessment of a case and of the facts!"

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Crystal Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Beaty is professional, diligent, and detail oriented. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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James LeBlanc

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an excellent advocate for his clients. He has extensive experience in the area of personal injury law. He is very good at explaining to his clients how the process works and what they can expect. He and his staff provide comprehensive help with all aspects of the process including handling all the various insurance issues that arise."

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Quinn Posner

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Beaty on several cases and have always found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients. Not only is he knowledgable of the law, but he is also pragmatic which allows to be extremely effective. Michael is a pleasure to work with and I endorse him."

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Ryan Kurtz

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Michael. He and I worked together on a complicated personal injury/bankruptcy matter. I was able to learn a lot from him. He is an excellent attorney and a real gentleman."

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Gene Beaty

Car accident lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Family member

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have followed his career from when he hit the ground running with auto accidents until now when he is one of top lawyers in his area for auto cases. He is deliberate, thoughtful and committed to his client's best interest. Ethical, aggressive and assertive with insurance companies-fighting for the best compensation feasible for his injured clients."

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Marc Johnston

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Beaty is a great lawyer. I have known him for more than a decade, and he has proven knowledgeable and successful. Recently, I have jointly worked with Michael on injury cases. He is experienced, diligent, hardworking, detail oriented, and knows where to focus his energy to ensure a great result for his clients."

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Saville Easley

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Michael Beaty. I have known Michael over 12 years and highly recommend him to anyone seeking advocacy in all areas related to personal injury or automobile accidents. Michael is intelligent, understanding, thorough and a tough advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Jon Fritzler

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a great lawyer and I heartily recommend him to anyone needing a personal injury attorney in Portland or SW Washington."

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Amelia Forsberg

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Shareholder, Beaty Hatch PC

1999 - 2018

Shareholder, Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch, PC

1994 - 1995

Intern, Tulsa County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

The George and Donald Simpson American Inns of Court

Barrister

1997 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe vs. La Center School District

Settled before trial

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Education

1995

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Austin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

The George & Donald Simpson Inn of Court

Voir Dire

2016

The George & Donald Simpson Inn of Court

Ethics Jeopardy

2015

The George & Donald Simpson Inn of Court

Jeopardy Ethics - Then and Now

2014

The George & Donald Simpson Inn of Court

Great Cases in History - The End of Life as We Know It

2013

The George & Donald Simpson Inn of Court

5th Amendment, Due Process

Languages

English

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