William Kennard Thayer

William Kennard Thayer

also known as Bill

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 45 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents ... +7 more

1700 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

We represent people and families who are finding it difficult to get a fair shake from insurance companies or corporations that should be accepting responsibility for an injury or death. Mr. Thayer and the other attorneys in this office handle various types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including auto, semi-truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, dog-bite cases, etc.

46 years

50%
Wrongful Death 10%

Mr. Thayer has handled wrongful death cases, construction site injury claims, automobile collision claims, and a myriad of other types of injury claims. While most claims are settled through negotiation or mediation, Mr. Thayer has litigated, arbitrated and/or tried to verdict many cases for his clients. He is also appointed by other lawyers to serve as an arbitrator of tort claims.

46 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-50%


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 45 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS

1700 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, 98661

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William Kennard Thayer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Chrissie | August 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent assistance

I came to Mr. Thayer regarding a traffic accident that occurred in February of 2018. The insurance company had decided to stop paying for my medical in June of 2018. I made an appointment with Mr. Thayer in November of 2018. He was very reassuring that we could get the matter resolved. He contacted ...my insurance companies via letters and by phone. The matter was resolved in August of 2019. Throughout the process Mr. Thayer kept in contact with me, gave me advice then always asked me how I would like to proceed. He always explained the pros and the cons, which is important to know, of our next steps. I was very pleased with the resolution of my claim. I never felt like Mr. Thayer was “going after” the insurances companies, rather he wanted what was fair for me. He is a very kind and respectable man and I would highly recommend him , and his firm, to anyone needing an attorney!

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2013 | Personal Injury

Excellent lawyer, made the horrible experience of car accident less horrible

I was referred to Bill Thayer after being involved in a car accident, and I am very grateful to have made his acquaintance. From the very first meeting he was personable and attentive, very detail oriented. I was confident in having him represent me right away. I had tried to negotiate with Geico ...for a fair personal injury settlement on my own, prior to meeting with Bill. They admitted full fault but their monetary offer was laughable, I am a stay at home mother and I felt my time was seriously undervalued. Bill may be very personable and mild, but when it came time to interact with Geico, he was right on it. Well prepared and familiar with my case information, and seemed to anticipate what the other lawyer was going to throw at me. I felt very well defended. Bill kept me informed every step of the way, and prepared me for what to expect at each stage. He also clearly gave me all my options and never tried to sway me into anything that made me uncomfortable. Bill's assistant is also one of the most efficient people I have ever met, Bill has excellent support. Getting in an accident with my 2 kids in the car and trying to navigate the following process with the opposing insurance company was very stressful, but Bill and his staff made it doable, and even made me feel confident. We received a verdict that was very fair, and Bill prepared me for the expected appeal, which shockingly didn't materialize. Bill was even kind enough to look over a legal document for my husband and give us his opinion. I will go back to Bill for any future legal needs, and I highly recommend him.

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William Kennard Thayer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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David Meyer

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William "Bill" Thayer has exceptional substantive skills as a lawyer, and honest compassion for his clients that enable him to give them the very best representation. I don't hesitate to refer my friends and clients to Bill on matters in his areas of expertise."

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Bruce Colven

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Thayer is an experienced and compassionate attorney who is very dedicated to his clients. Over the years we have worked on the opposite side of cases and on the same side, but regardless of the situation, he is always prepared and on top of the issues. I highly recommend his services. Bruce Colven"

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Donald Jacobs

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch litigator. Really cares about his clients."

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Mark Muenster

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill and his firm always take excellent care of their clients."

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Grant Gehrmann

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a thoughtful and experienced lawyer who really cares about his clients. Bill vigorously and professionally represents his clients."

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John Peterson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a great lawyer and a good friend. I've called him for advice many times and he is always willing to help. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Russell

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Robison

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Thayer is a great lawyer in a great firm, I endorse him unconditionally."

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Robert Russell

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association

2011

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association

2006

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association

2005

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association

1977

Magna cum laude, Southern Oregon State College

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Partner, Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS

1900 - Present

Partner, Schauermann Thayer

1983 - 1986

Owner, William K. Thayer Law Office

1980 - 1983

Partner, Lee, Schauermann, Thayer and Day Law Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2006 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1980 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1999 - 2008

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

1996 - 2008

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1987 - 2009

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Barker, 143 Wn.2d 915, 25 P.3d 423 (2001)

won at State Supreme Court level

State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612, 683 P.2d 1069 (1984)

Won at State Supreme Court level

State v. Ciskie, 110 Wn.2d 263, 751 P.2d 1165 (1988)

Conviction affirmed

Lee Law Office v. State of Washington and Clark County, 99 Wn.2d 270, 661 P.2d 136 (1983)

Summary judgment affirmed

Burnett and Gasaway v. Department of Licensing, 66 Wn.App. 253, 832 P.2d 1321 (1992)

License revocation upheld

Schudel et al v. General Electric et al, 120 F.3d 991 (1997)

Affirmed in part; reversed in part

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Education

1980

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Southern Oregon State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation (NBI) Civil Litigation, Trial Practice

2011

National Business Institute (NBI) CLE

“What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know”

2006

Mastering Misdemeanors

“Department of Licensing (DOL) Hearings”

2001

Defending DUIs 2001

“Cross of the Breath Tech – A Checklist”

2001

Clark County Bar Association District Court CLE

“District Court Overview CLE”

2000

Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice In-house Seminar

DUI Cross-examination "Techniques to Share"

2000

The Cowan Law Firm annual DUI CLE

“Cross Examination of the DataMaster Technician”

1995

Clark County Bar Association “Super Seminar” CLE

“DWI Practice – Motions, Issues, and Recent Case Law”

1991

Clark County Bar Association Young Lawyers CLE

“Criminal Procedure in District Court”

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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