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Brad E Smith
About Brad
Biography
Brad is a 1986 graduate of the University of Washington School of Law. He joined the firm in 1991 after five years of practice in Seattle and Olympia. His practice encompasses all areas of civil law suits and disputes with emphasis on insurance coverage and defense, bad faith law suits, construction defect disputes and trials, and commercial and residential leases. Brad was formerly a business lobbyist in Olympia, and remains actively involved in legislative matters through the Washington State Bar Association and local Chamber of Commerce. He has been a board member of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association for the last three years. He has been certified through the National Association of Fire Investigators, and works with professional fire investigators in insurance/arson disputes and trials. Brad is a member of the Washington and Idaho Bar Associations, as well as the Washington Western/Eastern Districts of the U.S. Federal Court, and the Ninth Circuit.
Brad has been happily married to his wife Carol Ann for over twenty years. They have three sons, two currently in college, and the youngest in high school. He is active in the Boy Scouts, loves camping and hiking in the beautiful Inland Northwest, and still pretends that his golf game has not suffered since his days as a single man.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 20 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 27 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 39 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 28 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 35 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Feltman Ewing, P.S.
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1600, SPOKANE, WA, 99201
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Brad E Smith's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Highest Recommendation
Brad represented my family on an insurance and real estate case over a two year span. From start to finish, Brad provided excellent advice and advocacy. Most importantly he delivered the outcome we had hoped for and discussed at the time we hired his firm. Fees were reasonable and well documented...
Posted by Kevin | November 15, 2012
Advocacy and expertise you can count on!
Brad's acumen and knowledge in the arena of property and casualty insurance contracts is excellent. His thorough research fuels concrete analysis and conclusions allowing us, a P&C insurer, to make coverage decisions with confidence. Brad is also retained to protect our interests against allegation...
Posted by Randy | October 19, 2012
Highly Recommend
Brad does an excellent job of keeping me up to date on the case and the issues. He sought my opinion which kept me inormed and more invested in the proceedings instead of feeling isolated. Brad was able to convey the legal process in a manner understandable to a non attorney. He did not waste tim...
Posted by Tom | October 17, 2012
Highly recommend Brad Smith
Brad has been my attormey for about 10 years now. I have found his advise to be invaluable. He gets back to me very promptly when I have a question, listens effectively and has thoughtful advice. He is conservative in his approach and doesn't rush to court at the drop of a hat. If anything I woul...
Posted by Alison | October 17, 2012
Review for attorney Brad E. Smith
Brad Smith has been my commercial Real Estate attorney on a number of projects. This has included lease drafting, collection actions, bankruptcy issues and general lease issues. Brad has always been prompt and responsive on issues. He also uses good common sense on recommendations for further acti...
Brad E Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brad is an intelligent and experienced attorney. He does an excellent job for his clients. He works diligently and skillfully for them and has a well deserved reputation for providing legal services of the highest caliber."
"Brad provides one of the best legal defenses in Spokane and probably in the state of Washington. He's a solid and experienced litigator who can handle a wide variety of civil matters."
"I endorse Brad Smith. He has an extensive knowledge of insurance law and is committed to his clients."
"Brad is an experienced attorney in handling insurance matters. I have worked on cases with him in the past, and found him to be professional and a skillful litigator. I endorse Brad to anyone looking for a commercial litigation attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Brad on a number of cases over the years. I have always been impressed with his legal knowledge, professionalism and integrity. A true credit to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brad is an excellent lawyer who has provided exceptional representation for his clients in a wide variety of areas. Brad has the temperament and personality which is well suit for assisting his client."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Brad. Several years ago, we acted as co-defense counsel in a tort defense case. Although our interests did not always align, I was always impressed with his legal skill and knowledge."
"I highly recommend Brad Smith. Brad is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of complex insurance defense and bad faith litigation. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients."
"In every instance when I have seen Brad in litigation, he has successfully struck the difficult balance between zealous representation of his client's best interests and treating opposing counsel/parties with the highest degree of ethics and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have found Brad to be extremely attentive, intelligent and thorough. I would recommend him highly."
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Experience
Honors
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Law Firm of the Year, Spokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Program
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Principal, Feltman Ewing P.S.
1991 - 2017
Attorney, Ewing Anderson
1988 - 1991
Associate, Miles Way & Coyne
1985 - 1988
Associate, Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin, PLLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Washington Defense Trial LawyersLegislative Committee Chairman
2007 - Present
Greater Spokane IncorporatedMember Public Policy Committee
1999 - Present
Kootenai County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1995 - Present
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
1991 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Spokane Adjusters AssociationPast President
2010 - 2016
Washington Defense Trial LawyersBoard Member
2008 - 2012
Spokane Adjusters AssociationBoard Member
2001 - 2007
National Association of Fire InvestigatorsCertified Fire Investigator
2000 - 2008
Defense Research InstituteMember
1995 - 2016
Spokane Adjusters AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Coleman v. Mutual of Enumclaw
Defense Verdict
Tarasyuk v. Mutual of Enumclaw Ins.
Judgment for Defendant after Bench Trial
Cuddyback v. Engel
Judgment for Client
Peterson v. Grange Insurance Association
Finding of no Liability or Bad Faith on Insurer Client
Kappleman v. Provident Insurance
Defense Verdict for Client
Education
1986
University of Washington School of Law
1982
University of Washington
Speaking Engagements
2016
Annual Seminar
Washington Insurance Bad Faith Law Update
2012
Washington Education Seminar
Conduct of Examinations Under Oath
2012
Annual Education Seminar
Washington Insurance Fraud
2011
Annual Education Seminar
Update IFCA in Washington
2010
Washington Insurance Law
Ethical Issues for Defense Counsel
2010
Annual Insurance Education Seminar
Washington Insurance Fraud
2009
Washington Insurance Law
Covenant Judgments Panel Presentation
2009
Washington Idaho Trial Practice
Washington Appellate Practice
2009
Annual Insurance Education Seminar
Post R-67 Highlights
2008
Washington Idaho Trial Practice
Court Rules and Procedure
2008
Spokane Adjusters Association Educational Seminar
Life after Woo and R-67
2005
Landlord Tenant Law in Washington
Commerical Evictions and Practice
1998
Annual Insurance Law Seminar
Bad Faith Insurance Law in Washington
Publications
2009
WDTL Idaho/Washington Practice Seminar
Washington Appellate Practice
2007
WDTL Washington/Idaho Practice Seminar
Helpful Tips for Idaho Practitioners in WA Courts
1998
WDTL Insurance Law Seminar
Washington Bad Faith Insurance Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers