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 Sole Practitioner on 04/29/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 04/29/13 in Litigation

    Mr. Leritz is an exceptional lawyer and an excellent example to others.

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    Lawyer response:

    Thank you! I do try to lead by example and will continue to hold myself to the highest standards of our profession. I appreciate the feedback! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/28/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/28/13 in Personal Injury

    I worked with Arthur as opposing counsel several times. He is thorough, professional, and a "straight shooter." I give him my highest recommendation.

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    Lawyer response:

    Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate them and will keep on being a "straight shooter!" Thanks again! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 04/27/13 in Personal Injury

    I have litigated a number of matters agains Mr. Leritz. He is an outstanding advocate to whom I have referred several close friends needing legal assistance (I ams staff counsel for an insurance company)

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    Lawyer response:

    Thanks for the feedback and am touched that you have referred friends to me for legal advice. That is perhaps the best endorsement of one's work! Thanks again. Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 04/27/13 in Personal Injury

    Arthur is very professional and respectful with even the opposing side. I highly recommend him.

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    Lawyer response:

    I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for the feedback and recommendation. Arthur D. Leritz

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/27/13 in Personal Injury

    I have worked with Arthur Leritz both an opposing counsel and cooperatively in helping each other on cases. I found him to be extremely smart, ethical, hard working, and dedicated to the practice of law. He is an excellent lawyer and deserves the h... Read more

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    Thank you for the comments! I truly appreciate it and will continue working hard and doing the best for my clients! Arthur D. Leritz

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/07/13 in Torts

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/05/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/01/13 in Litigation

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www.adlergiersch.com/attorney/arthur-d-leritz

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