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Ryan M. Best's practice includes civil litigation and commercial practice, including personal injury, car accidents, contract disputes, construction claims, "qui tam" federal fraud litigation, lien claims, medical malpractice, and insurance agent malpractice. He also serves as general counsel to several state and local businesses.
Ryan Best is the owner and founder of Best Law PLLC. Prior to founding Best Law PLLC, he spent nearly ten years working at Paine Hamblen LLP.
He is licensed in Washington, Idaho, Texas and the Federal District Courts for Eastern Washington and Idaho. He is also licensed in U.S. Tax Court.
Ryan is a graduate of Baylor Law School, a school nationally regarded as the "Marine Corp of Law Schools" particularly in the area of civil trials and evidence.
Prior to attending law school, Ryan learned about insurance claims and coverage first hand as an adjuster with Leader National Insurance Company (an AIG company) in Mountlake Terrace Washington.
Ryan studied history at Seattle Pacific University, graduating cum laude from the Honors Program. He is also was elected President and Executive Vice President of the Associated Students of Seattle Pacific managing all student programs and employees.
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Acquired: 2012
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
905 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 409, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Rick | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Ryan Best and his awesome staff represented me after my home was wrecked in a windstorm. He advised me to take legal action against the contractors because of their substandard work and the insurance company for endorsing the contractors. Jacob Mark did a phenomenal job drafting motions. Corrie dug d...
Posted by Michael Dunham | October 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ryan Best was very clear and direct about my case. I was in a motor vehicle accident and my shoulder was still hurting. The Veterans Administration was giving me the run-around and nothing was getting done. Ryan helped me get good medical care, I got the surgery to fix my injured shoulder, AND he got...
Posted by Rebecca | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was fired by my federal employer shortly after telling them I had a disability. A government investigator declared that my claim had no merit, but Mr. Best was one of three attorneys who believed otherwise (the other two being Matthew and Mike). They determined that I had a valid disability discrim...
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2013
I had a North Idaho wrongful termination case against a Fortune 100 company. It involved state and federal claims such as: ADEA (Age Discrimination), ADA (Disability), FLSA Collective Action (Wages, Overtime and Retaliation), Breach of Contract and more. I filed the case on 9/11 of 2012, contacted...
Posted by Tracy | January 25, 2013
I was involved in a hit and run accident with no way to collect from the driver who fled the scene. My own insurance company offered me a very, very low sum of money for the accident. I was concerned--I took my concerns to Ryan Best. He got 5 times what the insurance company had offered! I was comple...
"I have worked with Ryan as co-defense counsel and as opposing counsel in serious personal injury matters. I am impressed with the tenaciousness in which Ryan represents his clients and the professionalism he brings to the practice of law."
"I have worked with Ryan in the past. He is an excellent litigator, and takes a practical approach to resolving cases. He is a very successful in negotiating with opposing counsel and insurance companies. I refer personal injury cases to Ryan without hesitation."
"Mr. Best represents his clients with determination and efficiency. He offers an exceptional command of the laws and procedures that deliver results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this outstanding attorney."
"I am endorsing Ryan because I have personally witnessed his willingness to advocate passionately for his clients. Moreover, Ryan brings a practical approach to pursuing the legal rights of his clients."
"I endorse Ryan to anyone looking for quality representation in the area of commercial transactions or litigation. I worked with him in the past, and was impressed with his legal knowledge and experience, as well as his personable behavior."
"Ryan is a great personal injury attorney. He cares for his clients, is always willing to lend a caring ear, and works hard."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2024
updated on 05/27/2025This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2012 - Present
Managing Attorney, Best Law PLLC
2003 - 2012
Attorney, Paine Hamblen, LLP
1997 - 1999
Insurance Adjuster, Leader National Insurance Company
1996 - 1997
President, Associated Students of Seattle Pacific
2011 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
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Member
2005 - 2009
Liberty Park Child DevelopmentBoard Member
2005 - 2008
Spokane City ForumBoard Member
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Settlement tendering entire policy
Settlement within 90 days of suit
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Legal Ethics
2006
"Terrorism Insurance"
2006
"Terrorism Insurance"
2005
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