Thank you for taking time to review my background and experience as you move forward with the important decision of hiring the right attorney for your case. If I am retained as your counsel, I will listen to your individual needs and circumstances, and then implement a plan that levels the playing field with insurers and those not taking proper responsibility for their actions. This will allow more time for you to focus on the issues that matter most, such as your health and recovery.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education

1980 Georgetown University Law Center JD - Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude 1977 State University of New York, College at New Paltz BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

Publications

2014 The Oxford Handbook of Sports-Related Concussion The Legislative Agenda 2013 Word Association Press Understanding Medical and Treatment Concepts and Terms 2012 Word Association Press From Injury to Action: Navigating Your Personal Injury Claim 2nd Edition (Book) 2012 Word Association Press Understanding Legal and Insurance Concepts and Terms (Book) 2011 Adler Giersch PS From Injury to Action: Navigating Your Personal Injury Claim (Book)

Associations

2014 - Present Brain Injury Alliance-Oregon Attorney Member 2010 - Present Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Member 2007 - Present American Association for Justice; Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group Member 2006 - Present Brain Injury Alliance-Washinton Chairman Advocacy Committee 2000 - Present Brain Injury Alliance of Washington Board Member

Speaking

2019 Washington Academy of Pain Management Physicians Getting Insurance Companies to Pay for Pain Management with Clinic Records and Litigation 2017 USA Football's Parent Clinic Concussion Awareness and Recognition 2017 Seatttle Science Foundation at Swedish Medical Center Traumatic Brain Injury and Lystedt Law: 10 Years Later 2016 Mazama Spine Summit Pre-Existing Conditions: How MVC insurers use your documentation of PMH to deny payment 2015 Annual Convention How to Use Stories to Win Your Case

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Updated: Mar 08, 2026