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Terry P. Abeyta

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Terry P. Abeyta

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Car accident Lawyer at Yakima, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury

1102 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Terry

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Car Accident 75%

16 years

75%
Personal Injury 25%

16 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2017 2016
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+ 1
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Abeyta Nelson Injury Law

1102 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98902

abeytanelson.com

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Terry P. Abeyta's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marty | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Drunk Driver

In December of 2019 I was involved in an auto accident in Yakima WA. A drunk driver ran a red light at a high rate of speed hit the car next to me and shoved them in to me and my truck. The driver took off and fled the seen. I was hurt from the incident with medical bills coming in and my truck was t...otaled. I called Abeyta Nelson and they were great they made me feel like I had someone looking out for me. They contacted the other drivers insurance, worked with my insurance. they knew what to do and how to help me get the proper care to get back to a normal life. They relieved the stress of dealing with all the issues and They stayed in contact with me to make sure I was recovering well. The staff was very helpful and professional when ever I talked with them. They have a great team and i would refer them to anyone. thank you so much for all your help.

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 ...ability to communicate clearly the legal and practical issues involved, his strategy and the expertise and experience reflected in and by it, and his unbending commitment to achieve the best outcome the circumstances provided. He and his assistant, Lisa, were responsive to us throughout the case and diligent in moving the case along. There was a mountain of supportive medical documents, among others, involved and Terry and Lisa retrieved them, distilled them, and then used them to support a favorable and relatively quick resolution of the matter. Based on our experience, if you have a need for a personal injury attorney, then we recommend without qualification that you seriously consider Terry Abeyta and his very capable team.

Posted by Jeff & Cheryl | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Uninsured Motorist Accident

We were involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist. Our car was totaled and my wife required hospitalization for injuries sustained as a result of the accident. Both my wife and I spent months of recovery following the accident to regain reasonable mobility from injuries. Since there w...as no insurance on the vehicle that caused the accident, we were unsure how to proceed with our own insurance company to file a claim to recover damages sustained including our personal injuries. We contacted Terry Abeyta following the accident knowing we were headed into a challenging time in our lives. We were angry about the accident, confused and depressed. Prior to contacting Terry I could only forecast months of hospital and doctor bills which were likely way beyond our "personal injury protection" limits of our car insurance policy and concerned about the additional out of pocket expenses relating to our recovery. Our initial interview with Terry Abeyta was awesome. Terry explained the processes involved in our case and time expectations for settlement. Looking back, he was right on point with all of his expectations. We were relieved to learn that Terry's office would handle all of the communications for medical expenses we were incurring and coordination between the various insurance companies and medical providers. What a relief!!! Terry's office staff was excellent, especially Julie B. We were kept up to date on all aspects of our case and were given clear direction whenever it was needed. Our settlement was greater than our initial expectations. I would highly recommend Terry Abeyta and his firm for any similar case.

Posted by Frank & Irene | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best injury lawyer in the State of Washington

We really appreciate everything the Abeyta Nelson law firm has done for my wife and I. I don't think we could have handled this on our own. Going through this process has definitely changed our minds about attorneys and that's a positive change! We would recommend Mr. Abeyta to anyone needing repre...sentation in a personal injury claim.

Posted by Kathleen | July 23, 2015 | Personal Injury

Best of the Best

Terry Abeyta is recognized in the Yakima area as the finest personal injury lawyer. In fact, Terry was recommended to me by a retired insurance defense attorney! Terry's concern for my physical and emotional wellbeing after a serious accident was greatly appreciated. Terry and his able staff guid...ed me through a difficult case to an exemplary resolution.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2012

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2011

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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

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2004

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2003

Top 100 Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

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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 Table

Member

1996 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

1977 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Officer

American Association for Justice

2010 - 2011

American Board of Trial Advocates (Washington Chapter)

President

2010 - 2011

United Way of Central Washington

Associate Campaign Chair

1998 - 1999

Yakima County Bar Association

Past President

1990 - 1999

John Gavin Inn of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Settlement for children of 39-year-old Native American man who committed suicide in Yakama Tribal Jail

Spinal cord injury to 9-year-old Ellensburg girl in playground injury

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Education

1976

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor - top 15% of class

1973

Whitman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts - summa cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 WSAJ Annual Convention, Cle Elum, Washington

Tort Law Update - "Keep Your Case in the Game: Defending Against the Recreational Use Immunity Statute"

2010

2010 DART Convention, Rome, Italy

Allocation of Fault Issues to Parent of Injured Child

2009

2009 DART Convention, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Division I Makes Bad Law in Laguna v. Washington DOT (A Personal Perspective)

Publications

2008

Washington State Association for Justice Understanding Your Auto Insurance

Languages

English

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