If you need legal help with insurance defense matters in Washington, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Washington attorneys handle cases involving defending insurance companies and policyholders in coverage disputes, liability claims, and regulatory proceedings, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for insurance defense matters in Washington is generally 6 years written, 3 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Washington's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Washington State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on insurance defense in Washington bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The insurance defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Washington and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to insurance defense law in Washington to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Washington.

Katie Ross - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
KND Law
 16201 E Indiana Ave Suite 3270 Spokane Valley WA 99216
(509) 315-4219
Gonzaga University School of Law
English
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Timothy T. Parker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 1201 Pacific Ave #2100 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 620-6500
St. John s University School of Law (2010)
English
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Consumer Law
Loren Etengoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Etengoff Pak Law Group
 605 E McLoughlin Vancouver WA 98663
(360) 693-2919
Washington Bar
Retired License
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Insurance Claims
Kent Neil Doll Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
KND Law
 16201 Indiana Ave, Suite 3270 Spokane Valley WA 99201
(509) 315-4219
Gonzaga University School of Law (2005)
English
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Construction Law Employment Law Insurance Claims
Bradley Alan Maxa - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Washington Court of Appeals, Div II
 950 Broadway # 300 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 552-2251
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (1985)
Bar #15198
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Stryder J. Wegener - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Emerald City Law Group Inc.
 701 5th Ave, Suite 4200 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 231-5338
Seattle University School of Law (2001)
English, Spanish
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Insurance Defense
Jeffrey J Aultman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aultman Law PLLC
 8350 W. Grandridge Blvd. Suite 200 Kennewick WA 99336
(509) 998-2276
English, Russian
Idaho Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Insurance Defense
Eric Roche Byrd - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bennett Bigelow & Leedom
 717 West Sprague Avenue, Suite 1202 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 443-3700
Gonzaga University School of Law (2004)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice
Matthew B. Edwards - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Owens Davies Fristoe Taylor & Schultz, PS
 1115 West Bay Drive, Suite 302 Olympia WA 98502
(360) 943-8320
University of Washington School of Law (1988)
Washington Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Insurance Defense
Andrea L. Asan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 522 W. Riverside Avenue Suite 560 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 232-7760
Gonzaga University School of Law (2004)
English
United States Eastern District of Washington Bar
Active License
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Daniel L. Richards - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 1201 Pacific Ave #2100 Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 620-6500
University of Washington School of Law
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Employment Law
Benjamin Riverbed Sligar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davies Pearson, P.C.
 920 Fawcett Ave Tacoma WA 98402
(253) 620-1500
Seattle University School of Law (1997)
Bar #27161
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Dan B. Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1312 N. Monroe St. Suite 248 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 483-5311
Gonzaga University School of Law (1977)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Insurance Claims
James E. Horne - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
 901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400 SEATTLE WA 98164
(206) 689-8500
Willamette University College of Law (1981)
English
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Insurance Defense
Yvonne M. Benson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 600 University St #2100 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 676-7500
Seattle University (2004)
English
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Insurance Defense Products Liability
Michael E. Ricketts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 600 University St #2100 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 676-7500
University of Washington School of Law (1979)
English
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Kasey D Huebner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mills Meyers Swartling P.S.
 1000 2nd Ave Ste 3000 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 382-1000
University of Washington School of Law (2002)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Insurance Defense
Raymond Stillman Weber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mills Meyers Swartling P.S.
 1000 2nd Ave, Ste. 3000 Seattle WA 98104
(206) 382-1000
University of Oregon School of Law (1988)
Washington Bar
Active License
Construction Law Insurance Defense Municipal Law
Rebecca Marie Larson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davies Pearson PC
 920 FAWCETT AVENUE,PO BOX 1657 TACOMA WA 98401
(253) 620-1500
Seattle University School of Law (1990)
Bar #20156
Washington Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Insurance Defense
Maggie Diefenbach - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tandem Law
 600 University St #2100 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 676-7500
University of Southern California (2000)
English
Washington State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Insurance Defense Personal Injury
Joanne Thomas Blackburn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 600 University St #2100 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 676-7500
University of Notre Dame (1987)
English
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Insurance Defense
Mark G. Honeywell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
 600 University St #2100 Seattle WA 98101
(206) 676-7500
University of Washington School of Law (1968)
English
Washington Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Insurance Defense
Brad E Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 421 W Riverside Ave 1600 Spokane WA 99201
(509) 838-6800
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Personal Injury
 Ditzler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1201 Third Avenue, Washington Mutual Tower, Suite 5200 Seattle Washington 98101
(206) 224-1287
Seattle University School of Law (1989)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Jason A. Harrington - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 901 5th Ave 3400 Seattle WA 98164
(206) 588-8370
Washington and Lee University School of Law (2002)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Barbara Duffy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1420 5th Ave Seattle WA 98101
(206) 223-7944
University of Minnesota (1989)
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Health Care Law
David A. Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 345 NW PACIFIC AVE,PO BOX 867 CHEHALIS WA 98532
(360) 748-9281
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Insurance Defense
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