Adam Engst
Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner • Bellingham, WA
Wrongful DeathPersonal InjuryTax
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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 429-4393
Address
200 W. Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225, US
Professional
About
Adam Engst is a dedicated attorney at Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC, based in Bellingham, Washington. He specializes in Personal Injury and Tax law, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice. Adam earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington School of Law in 2012, followed by an LL.M. in Taxation in 2015. His legal career began with an invaluable externship under Justice Mary Fairhurst of the Washington Supreme Court, where he gained insight into the intricacies of the judicial system. Before embarking on his legal journey, Adam graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in economics and Spanish. His diverse background includes a remarkable stint as a principal singer-dancer alongside the Rockettes, performing in over 500 shows of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, including a solo act at the Grand Ole Opry. Additionally, Adam showcased his competitive spirit as a contestant on popular game shows such as Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Adam’s passion for helping others extends beyond the courtroom; he has volunteered as a medical interpreter in Honduras and Bolivia, and today, he takes pride in representing Spanish-speaking clients in his practice. Before joining Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner, Adam served as in-house counsel for Saturna Capital Corporation and honed his skills at one of Washington’s largest personal injury firms. In 2024, Adam was elected President of the Whatcom County Bar Association, reflecting his commitment to the legal community. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys coaching youth soccer, passionately leading the Flaming Hot Dogs, Whatcom County's fiercest 7-year-old soccer team. Adam Engst continues to make a significant impact in both his professional and personal life, serving his clients and community with dedication and enthusiasm.
About Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. They seek compensation for the devastating loss. Common matters include fatal accidents, medical negligence deaths, workplace fatalities, product liability deaths.
Credentials
Education
2015 University of Washington School of Law LL.M. - Master's Degree in Law 2012 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2006 University of Washington BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 Scholarship, Ctr. for Adv. Study and Research on Innovation, University of Washington School of Law 2012 John Price Scholarship, Washington State Bar Association 2006 Outstanding Scholar in Economics, University of Washington 2006 UW Undergraduate Scholar Award, University of Washington N/A Honors Program, University of Washington
Publications
2014 The Bellingham Herald Bellingham Resident Lands on National Game Show 2009 UW Daily State Supreme Court Visits UW School of Law
Associations
2016 - Present Washington State Association for Justice Eagle Member 2016 - Present Skagit County Bar Association Member 2013 - Present Whatcom County Bar Association Member 2022 - 2022 Whatcom County Bar Association Secretary 2022 - 2022 Whatcom County Bar Association Vice President
Speaking
2021 Western Washington University Mock Trial Judge 2017 Civics Class Hot Coffee and Tort Reform
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Updated: Aug 27, 2026