Arthur D. Leritz

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Arthur D. Leritz: Attorney with Adler Giersch, P.S.
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Biography

My friends (lovingly) rib me about having an overdeveloped sense of duty. It’s been with me since I was a kid. It’s what led me to join the Navy right out of school and later, to become an attorney. I’ve been practicing since 1999. Knowing I get to help people and serve my community is what gets me up in the morning (and keeps me up late plenty of nights too).

I had hefty debt after graduating from UW and Willamette University College of Law, so I took the first job that came my way – as counsel for an insurance defense firm. After a while, I realized the only thing I was “helping” was the company’s bottom line. Worse, I was hurting people by looking for ways to deny coverage, leaving them with no way to pay bills, get ongoing treatment or recover.

While working for the insurance company, I had a case against a lawyer who was representing an injured person. Over the course of the case, I watched him with his client. That person was Paul Giersch and after meeting him, I knew what I needed to do and where I needed to be.

I can’t say I look back at my time working for the insurance company with fond memories, but I’m grateful because it made me a better advocate for my clients. I’m armed with the knowledge of the industry’s inner workings and I get to use it to protect my clients from being victimized by a system that was never really built to help them.

How I care for my clients

As a partner at Adler Giersch, I specialize in litigation which means I work with serious and substantial cases where the insurance company or at fault party refuses to settle. These cases require in-depth and extremely detailed preparation as well as the creative problem solving and stamina to take a case all the way to trial.

I want to make sure my clients are not only skillfully represented, but also well taken care of during such a stressful time in their lives. I always keep them informed on what’s happening while fighting my absolute hardest all the way to the finish line on their case.

How I’m serving our community

After a drunk driver killed one of our close family members, I realized the only constructive thing I could do was to find a way to fight back and try to spare other families in the community from going through this type of pain. I began working with the Snohomish County DUI/Target Zero Task Force with a goal of eliminating traffic deaths in Washington by 2030. I’m also a past state advisory member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

When I’m not at work, you can find me...

Spending time with my family. My wife, Desiree and I are high school sweethearts and have been together since 1989. We didn’t have any kids of our own until we gained custody of our then-9-year-old nephew, Christopher, back in 2012. Together, we’re always into some sort of home improvement project or rebuilding (and rebuilding) old Volkswagens.
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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Appellate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Arbitration

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Washington, B.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Washington; 2017, Oregon
Birth Information:
Galveston, Texas, April 8, 1972
ISLN:
915594809

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
33%

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/13/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/08/13 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Leritz is an excellent attorney who I have seen provide exceptional representation in Superior Court trial.

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    Thank you for the kind words! I truly appreciate it and will keep striving to do my best for my clients and uphold the high standards I have set for myself ! Thanks again! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/07/13 in Personal Injury

    Arthur is an excellent lawyer. He is a credit to the profession his listening skills are extraordinary and his legal skills solid.

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    Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/06/13 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Leritz is an excellent lawyer and has practiced on both the defense and plaintiff side of civil litigation. I recommend him to clients without hesitation.

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    Thank you for the kind words! I truly appreciate it and appreciate your endorsement of my work! Thanks again! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/01/13 in Litigation

    Professional, respectful of the profession and a pleasure to work with (and against).

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    Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback and positive response! Thanks again! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/30/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/29/13 in Accident Insurance

    Arthur Leritz is an eminently-qualified attorney who has exhibited all of the finest and most ethical characteristics of the profession in all of my many dealings I have had with him, on both the same side and on opposite sides.

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    Lawyer response:

    Thank you for the kind words! I am touched by your feedback and will always strive to meet your expectations. Thanks again! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/29/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 04/29/13 in Personal Injury

    I have worked with Arthur as opposing counsel on multiple cases. He is an experienced, reasonable attorney who zealously advocates for his clients while conducting himself in a professional, amicable, and effective way throughout the course of litig... Read more

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    Thank you ! I appreciate the honest feedback and the kind words! Thanks again! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/29/13 in Personal Injury

    Arthur Leritz is a well-educated, talented attorney with years of experience as a trial lawyer. His years as both a defense and plaintiff's personal injury attorney make him eminently qualified to represent those that have been injured at the hands... Read more

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    I truly appreciate your comments and am thankful for the kind words! Arthur D. Leritz

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