Jeff Kreutz, a Richland native, brings more than two decades of trial experience and deep Eastern Washington roots to his practice. After graduating from Richland High School, he attended Columbia Basin College on a basketball scholarship, earned an English degree from Brigham Young University, and completed his law degree at Seattle University. Returning home after law school, Jeff spent 11 years defending insurance matters in Yakima and another four years practicing in Richland. From 1997 to 2013 he handled a broad spectrum of civil cases—including product liability, employment discrimination, personal injury, medical negligence, governmental liability, and professional liability—and successfully tried numerous bench and jury trials, developing a reputation as a strategic, courtroom-tested advocate committed to achieving strong outcomes for his clients.
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Practice Areas
33%-40%
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2013
Great Lawyer
Jeff was very helpful and knowledgable with out case. I highly recommend him.
"I have worked many times with Jeff Kreutz and have found him to be knowledgeable and dedicated to finding solutions to the most difficult challenges his clients face. I have no hesitation in endorsing this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is highly talented, skilled, aggressive, and above all, compassionate. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff was my opponent for many years before joining Tamaki Law. He was always formidable on the other side of cases, and I am proud to be working by his side now. Jeff is compassionate and works hard to achieve great results for his clients."
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2024
Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Tri City Herald
2023
Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Tri-City Herald
2022
Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Tri-City Herald
2021
Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Tri-City Herald
2015
Top 10 Lawyers in Washington State, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Professional DECA Member, DECA
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013 - Present
Attorney, Tamaki Law Offices
2009 - 2013
Partner, Miller Mertens & Comfort
1997 - 2008
Partner, Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, PS
2013 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationEagle Member
1997 - Present
Benton-Franklin Counties Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
U.S. District Court of Eastern WashingtonMember
Member
Member
2007 - 2007
American Association for JusticeMember
2003 - 2007
Washington Defense Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
$2,525,000
$2,000,000
$1,300,000
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Estate Planning
2010
Legal Impact of Medical Records
N/A
Civil Trial Practice
2014
2012
2011
Spanish
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