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Terry P. Abeyta
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Biography
Although practicing in one of the most conservative areas of the state, Terry Abeyta has earned recognition as one of the top plaintiff's personal injury attorneys in Washington. He recovered $6.9 million on a bleacher fall case (the largest settlement in the history of Yakima County), $6.25 million on a car-truck crash (the largest settlement in the history of Franklin County), $4.1 million on a car-truck collision (the largest settlement in the history of Kittitas County), $3.5 million on a recreational use immunity case, and the largest recovery on an uninsured motorist case in Yakima County history. Abeyta also obtained the largest jury verdict on a cervical soft-tissue case in the history of Yakima County, and has won the highest settlements in the history of Grant and Klickitat Counties.
Abeyta was the first plaintiff's attorney from Eastern Washington chosen for The Best Lawyers in America, the first in Central Washington named to the Super Lawyers list, has been repeatedly named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers list, Top 40 Plaintiffs' Super Lawyers list, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in America, Damages Attorney Round Table, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has served in many leadership positions for Washington State Association for Justice (formerly the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association).
In addition, Abeyta has served in many leadership roles for the Washington State Association for Justice, as president of the Yakima County Bar Association, and is active in the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, United Way of Central Washington, and St. Paul Cathedral Catholic Church.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
16 years
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 49 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
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Terry P. Abeyta's Reviews
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Posted by Ona/Ken | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Car Accident
This case involved a rather serious car accident at which the other driver was at fault. The victim was a 79 year-old who was hospitalized initially and under nursing care thereafter for an extended period. The family met with Terry and immediately were comforted by his calm and caring demeanor, his ...
Posted by Nikki | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgable
I had hired a lawyer from Oregon who basically settled our claim without my knowledge and stole our money. Terry was so helpful in taking over the case and getting us our money. He worked so hard with the Insurance companies to get us our money and helped me write a complaint against the other lawyer...
Posted by Nicole and Steven | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best attorney in Seattle
My husband and I had a personal injury case from an accident he had while working. Mr. Abeyeta handled our case very well. He hired private investigators and made sure no rock was unturned. We live in Ky and never felt ignored. His staff and himself stayed in constant contact with is. We never felt d...
Posted by Africa | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Car Accident
I am very pleased with Terry Abeyta. I was involved in a car accident which caused me a broken ankle so I didn't really know what to do in a situation like this. I contacted him and he walked me through the whole process. Im so great full I chose him, because It took over a year for my recovery and I...
Posted by Monty | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
personal injury
I have known Terry Abeyta for maybe 30 years. Since I knew Terry this would be a logical choice. My mother was hit by an on coming car and was injured badly along with a broken bone in her neck. The car was totaled. Terry and staff did a great job in handling the case which lasted about a year by t...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer in Yakima County, Yakima Valley Business Times
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2009
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2009
President, Damage Attorneys Roundtable
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2008
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top 100 Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Washington State Super Lawyer,
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Top 100 Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Top 100 Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Washington State Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998
Alvin Anderson Award, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Managing Partner, Abeyta Nelson Injury Law
Associations
1999 - Present
Damage Attorneys Round TableMember
1996 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
1977 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationOfficer
2010 - 2011
American Board of Trial Advocates (Washington Chapter)President
2010 - 2011
United Way of Central WashingtonAssociate Campaign Chair
1998 - 1999
Yakima County Bar AssociationPast President
1990 - 1999
John Gavin Inn of CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1976
JD - Juris Doctor - top 15% of class
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts - summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tort Law Update - "Keep Your Case in the Game: Defending Against the Recreational Use Immunity Statute"
2010
Allocation of Fault Issues to Parent of Injured Child
2009
Division I Makes Bad Law in Laguna v. Washington DOT (A Personal Perspective)
Publications
2008
Languages
English