Ryan Best

Ryan Best

5.0
Rating: 5.6

Licensed for 23 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Insurance ... +2 more

905 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 409, Spokane, WA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

24 years

35%
Insurance 10%

24 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 13 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2012

Active

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

Location

Best Law PLLC

905 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 409, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Ryan Best's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Rick | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You NEED Legal Advice

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...eep into the case to dig up facts that would help me. The rest of the staff did a great job supporting the team.

Posted by Michael Dunham | October 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Promised a lot, over delivered!

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... us paid more than we thought. He was professional every step of the way, HIGHLY recommended!

Posted by Rebecca | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disability discrimination

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...ination case, and pursued it to a successful conclusion. At all times, Mr. Best kept me informed and answered all my questions. He was respectful, supportive, straight-forward, and helpful in preparing me for the various stages of the process. I feel extremely lucky to have found Mr. Best.

Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2013

The Closer

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... Ryan by February of 2013, and he initiated negotiations immediately. His skill and efficiency saved both sides time and money, and by July WE GOT PAID. (a VERY handsome settlement). It is nice to fight Goliath with Ryan and his team on your side. Ryan is experienced in insurance tactics and negotiations; he is savvy on current law and legal strategies; and he is a tenacious advocate. Can't say enough good stuff about this attorney. Clients need to trust their attorney - - - Ryan has earned mine 100%. Thanks Amigo!

Posted by Tracy | January 25, 2013

Made my own insurance company pay up!

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...tely impressed with his professionalism, his promptness and his desire to make things right. He is an incredibly intelligent person, and can still manage to make complex issues understandable.

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Ryan Best's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Harwood

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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R. Dean Davenport

Insurance lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Gibbons

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brian Cameron

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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William Buckholdt

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ryan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Troy Nelson

Litigation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Matthew Crotty

Litigation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Michael Love

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.6 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2024

updated on 05/27/2025

This 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.

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2009

Liberty Park Child Development

Board Member

2005 - 2008

Spokane City Forum

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v. NW Bedding

Settlement

Doe v. Insurance

Settlement tendering entire policy

Doe v. Progressive Insurance

Settlement within 90 days of suit

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Education

2002

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Seattle Pacific University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Legal Ethics

Legal Ethics

2006

Spokane Adjusters Association

"Terrorism Insurance"

2006

Spokane Adjusters Association

"Terrorism Insurance"

2005

Spokane Adjusters Association

"Terrorism Insurance"

Publications

2010

ALFA Dram Shop Liability

2007

American Law Firm Federation Publication Punative Damages? in Washington

2006

ALFA publication Consumer Protection in Washington

2005

ALFA Comparative Negligence

2004

Spokane Adjusters Association Terrorism Insurance

N/A

ALFA publication Brain Injury Damages in Washington

N/A

ALFA publication Washington's Timber Trespass Statute

N/A

ALFA publication Defamation damages and defenses

Languages

German

Activity

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