Bryan Gregory Smith

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Bryan Gregory Smith

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Yakima, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

1340 North 16th Avenue Suite C, Yakima, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Bryan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, childhood sexual abuse, claims against government entities for abuse and neglect of children, product liability, and mediation

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 4 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 10 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 11 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tamaki Law

1340 North 16th Avenue Suite C, Yakima, WA, 98902-7106

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Tamaki Law

12207 NE 8th St., Suite 5, Bellevue, WA, 98005

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Tamaki Law

8900 W Tucannon Ave., Kennewick, WA, 99336

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Online Presence

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Bryan Gregory Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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Posted by Michael | February 27, 2015

Harley

July 13th 2013 I was run over riding my Harley motorcycle. I went online to Tamaki Law the night I came home from the hospital to request a consultation and Bryan came out to my house to see me the next morning. My injury was severe. A trauma fracture of my left leg, requiring a metal rod screwed in...to my leg bone. That left me unable to walk on my own for almost a year. I had just started a new job with new insurance. Bryan protected me from creditors, helped keep my job and encouraged my own insurance company to stand up and take care of me while I was out of work for 13 weeks. This was the 1st time I had to have legal representation. I knew I needed it due to the seriousness of my accident. My family and I went through the toughest time in our history. The good thing is that we had Bryan to help us navigate through this ordeal. He put up with my ranting, frustrations and anger. All with personable and professional counsel.

Posted by Jason | January 16, 2014

Taking on the big dogs

Bryan was a fantastic attorney to work with. I had been involved in an automobile accident and had tried to handle everything by myself for the first couple of years. When things started to get complicated, I contacted Mr. Smith, because I had heard such fantastic things about him. They were all t...rue. Bryan came into a situation that I had compromised on many different levels trying to handle it myself and was able to clean up my mess, get everything on track, handled everything in a very timely manner and got me a fantastic settlement that I never would have gotten by myself. Down to earth, normal guy that you can feel very comfortable speaking with. The epitome of professionalism and dedication to his clients. You can't do any better that Mr. Bryan Smith

Posted by ken | December 10, 2013

Bryan Smith, Tamaki Law

Bryan Smith is a highly qualified, caring, supportive attorney and I would recommend him to all my friends who need help when the time comes to hire a personal injury lawyer.

Posted by MIke | November 27, 2013

Life Savor

I was in a mess that was not of my own doing. Everything was affected from my livelihood, home life and self-worth. Bryan Smith reviewed my case, took charge and began moving to resurrect my life. He was proactive and assertive all the while keeping me apprised of the progress with the case. My stres...s level was immediately reduced when he agreed to take my case and continued to decrease as it progressed and I observed his ability, enthusiasm and effectiveness. Bryan Smith was successful with my case and brought a nice closure to an ugly situation that had surrounded me. I can honestly say that my life would not be nearly as positive as it is now if he was not my attorney and had not come into my life. I highly recommend Bryan and his law office. Best Mike

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Bryan Gregory Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Pickett

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bryan brings incredible skill to every case he is involved in. Beyond being a fantastic trial lawyer, Bryan truly cares about the people he represents. He is one of the few who truly know how to sacrifice, fight, and win! I proudly endorse this lawyer."

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John Kapuza

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Bryan for 15 years and have had the pleasure to work with him on occasion. He fights hard for those injured by the wrongs of others. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sergio Garciduenas-Sease

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard-working, extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and devoted to helping his clients. He will fight hard for you."

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Megan Chang

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is an outstanding lawyer with a vast amount of experience, knowledge, integrity, and a passion for helping his clients. He is meticulous and goes the extra mile to maximize his clients' recovery. He is also a respected lawyer in the legal community and rightly so."

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Megan Hale

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Bryan is an advocate of the highest integrity and competence. Through his knowledge and skills, he has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community and the gratitude of his clients. I am honored to be his colleague."

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Jeffrey Kreutz

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Bryan for many years and he has an outstanding reputation among other attorneys and within the community. He is a tremendous lawyer."

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Vito De La Cruz

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan Smith is wise, compassionate, understanding, and above all, one of the smartest lawyers I've had the privilege of working with in over 25 years of practice. He has secured multi-million dollar settlements for his clients and always approaches his work with his client's best interests at heart."

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Patric Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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William Pickett

Civil rights lawyer

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John Kapuza

Car accident lawyer

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Derek Sutton

Workers compensation lawyer

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Gregory Nelson

Workers compensation lawyer

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Sergio Garciduenas-Sease

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Kreutz

Personal injury lawyer

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Megan Chang

Personal injury lawyer

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Megan Hale

Personal injury lawyer

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Blaine Tamaki

Personal injury lawyer

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David Thorner

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Steven Hay

Personal injury lawyer

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Megan Murphy

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Shawn Murphy

Family lawyer

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Vito De La Cruz

Personal injury lawyer

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Patric Smith

Child support lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawer (top 5% in Washington), Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawer (top 5% in Washington), Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer (top 5% in Washington), Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Arbitrator for Yakima County Mandatory Arbitration Program, Yakima County Superior Court

1999 - Present

Attorney, Tamaki Law Offices

Associations

2012 - Present

Legal Foundation of Washington

Law Fund Board Member

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

Yakama Nation Tribal Court

Admitted to Practice

1999 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Yakima County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2011

Washington State Association for Justice

CLE Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

John and Jane Doe v. Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of Helena, et. al.

$20 million

SR v. DSHS/State of Washington

$1.4 million

Confidential Plaintiff v. Confidential Hospital and Physicians

$3.75 million

Zarate, et. al. v. Garda

$2,150,000

Hullinger v. Longmire T&T Tavern and Justin Olson

$1.3 million

Neaman v. Mistletoe Corporation

$1.1 million

Briseno v. Tiin-Ma Logging

$1,600,000

Client v. Logging Company

$600,000

Client v. State Farm Insurance Company

Jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff

Client v. Safeco Insurance

$2.0 Million

Client v. Utility Company

$1.5 Million

Client v. Yakima Nursing Home

$180,000 settlement

Client v. State of Washington, et. al.

$810,000

Client v. Utility Company

$3.5 Million

Client v. Heater Manufacturer

Confidential settlement

Client v. Hospital

2.5 million

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Education

2006

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Regional Seminar in Leavenworth

1999

Seattle University School of Law

1995

Western Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Tort Trends and Victories 2009

Taking the Mystery out of Handling Tribal Torts

2005

Washington State Trial Lawyers Seminar

Handling Death Cases - Chairperson

2004

Washington State Trial Lawyers Seminar

To Negotiate Or Not To Negotiate

2003

Washington State Trial Lawyers Convention

Tribal Court Jurisdiction

2001

Washington State Trial Lawyers Seminar

Tribal Jurisdiction over Torts in Washington

2001

Law Day

Class Discussion and Legal Debate Lince Elementary

2000

Law Day

Class Discussion and Legal Debate - Eisenhower High School

Publications

2015

WSAJ Medical Malpractice Desk Book (expected to be published in 2015) Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases

2009

Tort Trends and Victories 2009 Taking the Mystery out of Handling Tribal Torts

2009

Trial News, Washington Association for Justice Medical Malpractice: Book Review

2008

Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers A Love Story: A Yakima Man Fights Insurer's Refusal

2004

Trial News "Four Trials" Highlights How Passionate Advocacy Can Result In Justice For The Injured

2004

Washington State Trial Lawyers Seminar Chapter To Negotiate Or Not To Negotiate

2003

Washington State Trial Lawyers Seminar Chapter Tribal Court Jurisdiction

2001

Washington State Trial Lawyers Seminar Chapter Injured On The Reservation

Activity

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