Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 1999
Education: Seattle University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025 Call today:
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1340 North 16th AvenueSuite C
Yakima, WA 98902 Visit website
A dedicated advocate for his clients through all the legal challenges they face, Bryan G. Smith strives to provide top-quality representation no matter how complex a case may seem, emphasizing an expedited approach that wastes no time in getting his clients the compensation they deserve for the injuries they have had to endure due to no fault of their own. At Tamaki Law in Yakima, Washington, he is well-equipped to handle myriad personal injury matters, ranging from motor vehicle accidents and truck collisions to medical malpractice and negligence, among many others.
Mr. Smith completed his undergraduate studies in 1995, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University and went on to enroll in the Seattle University School of Law, where he strengthened his legal acumen and foundations that still inform his practice today. He received his Juris Doctor in 1999, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Washington. He later became licensed to practice law in Oregon, Idaho and New Mexico.
A compassionate attorney, Mr. Smith aims to provide his clients with all the support they need to get through their legal ordeals, as well as the confidence that their legal matters will be handled professionally and with diligence and care. Throughout his 25-plus years of legal service, he has accumulated many notable results for past clients, including a $12 million settlement in a medical malpractice case and $1.6 million for victims of negligent road design and maintenance, as well as $167 million for the victims of clergy sexual abuse, to name a few.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Smith maintains close affiliations with prominent legal organizations, including the Yakima County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and the Yakama Nation Tribal Court, and for his many contributions, holds a perfect rating of “10.0” on Avvo, along with myriad positive client testimonials on the site.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1999, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/bryan-smith/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Washington State Bar Admission, 1999
- Yakama Nation Tribal Court
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- American Association for Justice
- Washington State Association for Justice
- Yakima County Bar Association
- New Mexico
- Idaho
- Oregon
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board Member of the Law Fund, an organization devoted to raising money for pro bono legal services agencies throughout the State of Washington, 2012
Educational Background
- BA - Psychology, Minor in Spanish - Western Washington University, 1995
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I have known Bryan my entire legal career. He is one of the best in personal injury law.”
“Bryan has been, and continues to be, a leader in our State. He is professional, puts his clients needs first, and fights hard for justice. He is deserving of the recognition of "Super Lawyer."”
“Bryan is a creative, dogged advocate for the most vulnerable of victims. He has secured impressive results both at trial and through settlement in everything from road design cases to suits against the Catholic Church on behalf of sexual abuse victims. Bryan is also one of the most compassionate lawyers I have had the honor of working with in all my years. His clients have the best advocate they could hope for in Bryan.”
“Mr. Smith is an exceptional attorney.”
“I am pleased to call Bryan Smith my law partner but more so, my friend and brother in arms. Bryan has earned the respect of his peers inside and outside our firm. He is sought after as a mediator and arbitrator because of his attention to detail, compassion, and legal analysis. I seek his advice in my cases because his judgment is unparalleled and invaluable.”
“Bryan Smith is one of the most diligent, dedicated and conscientious plaintiff's personal injury attorneys in Eastern Washington. He has handled some of Tamaki Law's most complex litigation with great success. Bryan's knowledge of personal injury law is top notch. His ethics are above reproach and clients absolutely love working having Bryan represent their interests.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
