Christopher J. Brester

Bar / Professional Activity

• Chelan/Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services, Board of Directors Member, 2020 – 2025, 2025
• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Member, 2025
• Oregon State Bar, 2025
• Snohomish County Bar Association, Member, 2025
• Skagit County Bar Association, Member, 2015 - Present, 2025
• Whatcom County Bar Association, Member, 2015 – Present, 2025
• Chelan/Douglas County Bar Association, Member, 2018 – Present, 2025
• Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member, Current, 2025
• Washington State Bar Association, 2003
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• $100,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
• $100,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
• $100,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $100,000 settlement for a client who experienced trauma from intentional inflcition of emotional distress., 2025
• $102,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $106,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $110,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $124,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $125,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $135,000 settlement for a client injured in a sideswipe collision., 2025
• $135,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2024
• $150,000 settlement for a client injured when hit by a car while riding a bicycle., 2025
• $160,000 settlement for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
• $300,000 settlement for a client injured in a slip and fall., 2025
• $300,000 settlement for a pedestrian client injured when struck by a car., 2025
• $900,000 settlement for a client injured as a result of medical malpractice., 2025
• $1.3 million settlement for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
• $300,000 settlement for an individual who was injured in a motor vehicle collision. , 2024
• $110,000 for a car crash resulting in a car fire, neck and back injuries, a concussion, and chronic headaches.    , 2024
• $110,000 settlement for a hit and run, read-end collision where the client suffered right knee, neck, and back injuries in addition to a concussion., 2024
• $135,000 settlement for an elderly client who was hit head-on suffering a traumatic brain injury, neck injuries, and severe anxiety., 2024
• $150,000 rear-end car crash client who suffered shoulder, neck, back, and hip injuries., 2024
• $210,000 rear-end collision causing the client to suffer extensive neck and back injuries., 2024
• $210,000 for an MVC Sideswipe and suffered a broken pelvis and ribs., 2024
• $700,000 for a slip and fall client who needed shoulder surgery and suffered ongoing numbness and pain., 2024
• $1,000,000 settlement for a family that suffered a wrongful death mobile home fire., 2023
• $360,000 for an individual who suffered a cervical disc injury that required major surgery after being involved in a rear-end collision.
• $325,000 for an individual who sustained serious cervical spine and shoulder injuries after involved in a rear-end collision.

Pro bono / Community Service

• Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services, Volunteer Attorney, 2020-2025 , 2025

Educational Background

• Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 2002
• Western Washington University, B.A, Political Science; History, 1997

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• There is a lot more in achieving a positive outcome in a trial than what you see on television. This presentation will break down the parts of a trial along with the why and how of achieving a good result for a patient. We will also discuss how your work as a healthcare provider may impact case trajectory and provide updates on case law and statutes., Presenter, Anatomy of a Trial, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
• How do you handle a situation where the insurance company may be crossing the line to minimize the impacts to their bottom line? This presentation will define insurance bad faith and provide information and resources to support your patient by identifying a potential bad faith scenario., Presenter, Insurance Bad Faith, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
• Navigating the claims process is daunting. The 2024 WA Supreme Court ruling regarding balance billing allowed additional challenges to unfold. New laws and guidelines surrounding medical records, IMEs, and L&I will be examined. This presentation will provide you with resources and discussions to help you successfully manage injury claims to positively impact your bottom line., Presenter, Insurance Tips & Tricks: Strategies for a New Era, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
• An Independent Insurance Medical Examination can be concerning for both the patient and their healthcare provider. We will discuss how to prepare your patient for an IME and provide resources to assist you and your practice. Apportionments in a personal injury case will also be examined. Case examples will be introduced along with 2023 legislative updates for IMEs in the state of Washington. , Speaker, Mastering IMEs and Apportionments, GLP Attorneys Seminar - February (Wenatchee / Yakima), 2024
• Reaching a full recovery for your patient may happen with or without litigation. We will examine why some cases resolve without litigation, why some need litigation to get the best outcome, and how your work as a healthcare provider may impact case trajectory. We will present case studies to help understand how cases move toward resolution regardless of the process in or out of court and update you on case law and statutes., Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Ends: Two Paths to Resolution, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Wenatchee + Yakima, Healthcare, 2024
• The first 90 days after an injury causing event are critical to the eventual outcome of the personal injury case for your patient. From handling the property damage claim, to opening the first-party billing claim, to the decision to hire an attorney, to collection of evidence and witness statements, and to the creation of the initial patient medical records, a lot can happen in the beginning of the case that matters to the end of the case. We will provide updates to Washington statutes and case law, and present case studies to help understand the important early steps to take in any personal injury case., Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Starts: The Critical First 90 Days, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Wenatchee + Yakima, Healthcare, 2024
• A step-by-step guide to understanding and filing medical liens for your personal injury patient practice. Included in the presentation are case studies demonstrating why Washington’s medical lien statute should be an important part of your billing practice., Presenter, Medical Liens, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Wenatchee + Yakima, Healthcare, 2024
• Through case studies, we will discuss the components of a good case file for a motor vehicle collision to deliver the best results for you and your patient including payments in a personal injury MVC case. A discussion on modern world MVCs – Uber, Lyft, Door Dash, and current laws in Washington State will be included., Speaker, Mastering the Motor Vehicle Collision Injury Case, GLP Attorneys Seminar - October (Wenatchee / Yakima), 2023
• Intake, documentation, billing, and getting paid are essential factors in every personal injury case. We will talk about the fundamental components of your personal injury patient practice and how to manage them successfully for all types of injuries. Case studies will illustrate the elements of a good case file., Speaker, Mastering Elements of a Personal Injury Patient Practice, GLP Attorneys Seminar - May(Wenatchee / Yakima), 2023
• Understanding the litigation process for you and y9our patient, Speaker, “Getting Paid When the Case Doesn’t Settle”, GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, October 2022, Chiropractic, 2022
• Attendees learned about the reasons why some patients’ cases go into litigation, red flags to watch for, best practices in the litigation process, and the implications that litigation may have for health care providers and their practices., Speaker, “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Litigation”, NCWC Fall Seminar, Fall 2022, Chiropractic, 2022
• Attendees learned about the reasons why some patients’ cases go into litigation, red flags to watch for, best practices in the litigation process, and the implications that litigation may have for health care providers and their practices., Speaker, “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Litigation”, GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, August 2022, Chiropractic, 2022

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