George Joseph Schwab

George Joseph Schwab

also known as G Joe Schwab

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Moses Lake, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

1240 South Pioneer Way, P.O. Drawer 1429, Moses Lake, WA

About George

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

Serious physical injuries, trucking, products liability, car accidents, wrongful death, construction accidents, medical malpractice, brain injuries, nursing home and senior citizen care facilities, insurance claims such as uninsured motorist claims, cases tried state wide in Washington.

45 years

60%
Workers Compensation 40%

Pensions, time loss, occupational disease, rejection of claims, a state wide practice with office in all of Washington. We have one of the largest L&I practices in Washington state with offices in both western and eastern Washington.

45 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1976

Active

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Location

Calbom & Schwab Attorneys At Law

1240 South Pioneer Way, P.O. Drawer 1429, Moses Lake, WA, 98837-0218

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George Joseph Schwab's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Posted by Robert | December 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SSI Disability/ State L&I Pension

I have had the pleasure of having Mr. Schwab and his office help me a number of times over the years, they are very professional and work very hard to help get people the benefits they deserve! The office staff is always friendly and helpful, I would and do recommend them to everyone that needs help ...with personal injury, L&I, or medical etc!

Posted by Richard | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Joe Schwab Review

Joe went above and beyond- He truly did. There were times the opposing side was difficult to talk with, when I (the client) was cut off joe made sure i was put back on. He is very under control he does not overdo things. He is a very confident individual and knows what he is talking about- and backs ...it up! He asks the right questions- really, the way he handles himself does a lot. He does not waste time on things, gets to the point, and treats his clients with respect. If you do not understand what you're going through or what is happening he makes sure to take the time and explain it to you; what is expected of you and makes you feel extremely comfortable. You can tell he is a human being and not just there for the paycheck. He is not intimidating, he makes you feel at home. when our case was over joe made a point to tell us, although your case is over that does not mean i won't babe there for you in the future. He is a very good guy, and is very professional.

Posted by Rick | February 10, 2015

Outstanding Representation

Without Mr. Schwab, my wife and I would be on the streets. For seven long years he battled L&I keeping us informed every step of the process. Mr. Schwab is a truly caring and knowledgeable attorney. I sincerely recommend Mr. Schwab and can not thank him and his staff enough for saving our future.

Posted by Robert | June 21, 2013

He helped everything go smoothly and kept me from having to go to court.

He helped everything go smoothly and kept me from having to go to court. I would be nowhere without him. He's a good guy.

Posted by Anthony | April 23, 2013

Expectations Exceeded!

All I can say is; Without Mr. Schwab and his entire team in my corner, I would be raked thru the coals. From start to finish, they all made me feel like family. Joe and his team always set the proper expectation for me; yes the good and the bad. I experienced the utmost professionalism, integrity a...nd that made me a fan! I highly promote Calbom and Schwab for any case, you won't lose with Joe and his team! Again, Thank you for a favorable settlement in mediation. Patti, Ashley, Jane, Jacob and Joe Thank you for helping me remove debt!

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George Joseph Schwab's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Schwab

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schwab is one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. My skill as a lawyer is directly related to whatever amount of skill and knowledge I obtained in working with him. He is compassionate towards his clients, extremely knowledgeable and creative in his thinking, and aggressive for the benefit of each and every client. Any client will be fortunate to have him as their lawyer."

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J. Aylward

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Have known him for a lot of years. He is very knowledgeable and respected in the fields of L & I, Social Security and personal injury."

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Patrick Acres

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schwab's firm is the largest firm devoted to personal injury in central Washington. He is an excellent attorney with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Schwab has remarkable results in both settling cases and trying them to a jury verdict. I know he is well respected by the insurance industry, and if he takes a case the insurance companies know they have a real advocate on the other side. He will devote the time and resources to get the best results."

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Bryce McPartland

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Joe Schwab. I had an opportunity to work for Joe for five years. During that time, I came to know Joe as a tremendous advocate for his clients, and as an attorney who would spare no expense in an effort to right wrongs suffered by those who trusted him with their representation. Joe's clients can be assured that their case will receive thoughtful and timely attention from a staff devoted specifically to caring for injured clients. All cases, large and small, receive attention tailored to the needs of the client and the case."

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Tomas Caballero

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe Schwab is an experienced attorney in the worker's compensation arena. He is a consummate professional and well versed in worker's compensation law. He is also a cordial opponent. I would highly recommend him."

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Jacob Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"The great thing about Joe Schwab is that he honestly cares about all of his clients and puts in the same amount of effort on his cases, whether "big" or "small." His skill at effectively dealing with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys is second to none. I highly recommend Mr. Schwab for personal injury, social security disability, and workers compensation cases."

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Ashley Grout

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Schwab is a strong advocate for his clients and both incredibly knowledgable and experienced in the fields of personal injury and workers compensation."

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Dan Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Joe. I have served as opposing counsel against him in a complex personal injury matter. I found him to be professional, ethical, bright and an excellent advocate for his clients. When a relative in Richland was looking for an attorney, I quickly recommended she contact Joe's office. Dan Johnson"

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Robert Tenney

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have defended three personal injury cases brought by my Schwab. Two of these cases were settled and we tried the third, a wrongful death claim. He is a skillful, professional and hard working plaintiff's attorney with the highest ethical standards. I endorse Mr. Schwab without reservation. Robert C. Tenney"

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Robert Kornfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for many years and have been associated with him to work side by side on a case. He is an outstanding lawyer and I would wholeheartedly recommend him or his firm to anyone in central or eastern Washington. Excellent ethics and experience."

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Andrew Kottkamp

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been opposing counsel against Mr. Schwab and other attorney's in his firm many times over the past 20 years. While Mr. Schwab is most aggressive in representation of his clients, I have found him to be professional and courteous. He is a very smart man, and all of his clients have been well served. I have referred clients to him in the past, and I am sure that I will do so again in the future."

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J. Aylward

Real estate lawyer

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Jeffrey Schwab

Workers compensation lawyer

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Bryce McPartland

Personal injury lawyer

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Stanley Bastian

Employment and labor lawyer

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Andrew Kottkamp

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Robert Tenney

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Kornfeld

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1985

Distinguished Citizen, State of Washington

Work Experience

1985 - Present

President - Managing shareholder, Calbom & Schwab, PSc

1979 - 1985

staff attorney, John E Calbom PSC

1975 - 1978

In House Defense Trial Counsel for Personal Injury trials, Safeco Insurance Company

Associations

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Attorney Member

1987 - Present

Chelan-Douglas County Bar Association

1980 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice: Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - Present

The American Association for Justice: Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1980 - Present

U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington

Attorney Member

1979 - Present

Grant County Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

Washington Supreme Court

Attorney Member

1990 - 1993

Peoples Law School Washington State Association for Justice - Grant County

Director

1985 - 1985

Industrial Insurance Legislative Committee lay member

Represented Washington State Trial Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Hadley v. Maxwell, 120 Wash.App. 137, 84 P.3d 286

favorable for our client

Hadley v. Maxwell, 144 Wash.2d 306, 27 P.3d 600, Wash., July 26, 2001 (NO. 69521-1

Jury reaffirmed earlier decision in retrial

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Education

1975

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1995

Workers Compensation Seminar

Cross examination of Defense Medical Examiner

1991

People's Law School

Worker's Compensation

1990

Peoples law School

Personal Injury Claims

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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