Richard Charles Martin
R Martin Law Group PS 11811 NE 1st St Ste 303 Bellevue, WA 98005-3033 Practice Area(s): Personal Injury, Civil Litigation call (425) 635-2000 fax (425) 635-2001 email rmartin@rmartinlaw.com visit website
Biographical Information
Richard C Martin is a distinguished personal injury trial lawyer and has been in active legal practice for 24 years. Mr. Martin limits his practice in Bellevue, Washington to serious injury accidents and civil jury trials. Mr. Martin resides with his wife Jin Martin and children Faith, Stephen, and Noel in the Enatai neighborhood in Bellevue, Washington. Mr. Martin is an active member of the Bellevue Club and serves on the Board of Directors of Summit Initiative (a non-profit organization based out of Wenatchee, WA) and has served on the Board of Directors of Pneuma Springs (a non-profit based out of AMonroe, WA).
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
Richard Charles Martin was admitted as an Attorney and Counselor of Law entitled to practice in all courts of Washington State on January 19, 1999.
Education
Richard Charles Martin received his degree of Juris Doctor from Seattle University on May 19, 1998.
Richard Charles Martin received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington on August 17, 1990.
Professional Experience
Richard Charles Martin has practiced law in Western Washington and served the Puget Sound area for the past 24 years.
R Martin Law Group, PS, Bellevue, WA – Principal Attorney, May 2008 through Present.
Law Offices of Richard C. Martin, Lakewood, WA – Principal Attorney, May 2001 through April 2008.
Law Offices of Martin & Gorski, Tacoma, WA – Managing Partner, May 2000 through April 2001.
Leggett & Kram, PS, Tacoma, WA – Associate attorney, November 1998 through April 2000.
Honors & Awards
Top 25 Motor Vehicle, The National Trial Lawyers, 2021
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers, 2020 and 2021
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff 15 Year Member, The National trial Lawyers, 2022
10 Best Attorneys Washington, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2018 and 2019.
Professional Associations
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, since 2022.
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, since 2022.
American Association for Justice, Member, 2021 – 2022.
Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member, 2009 – Present.
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2001 – 2008.
Washington State Bar Association, Member, 1999 – Present.
Verdicts & Settlements
2022: $9,000,000.00 Mediated Settlement for Pedestrian Loss of Limb.
2020: $7,000,000.00 Settlement at trial for Bicyclist Paraplegia.
2023: $1,000,000.00 Settlement for passenger in Motor Vehicle Accident.
2022: $1,000,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement for Neck Fusion Surgery.
2021: $1,000,000.00 Arbitration Verdict/ Award for TBI.
2017: $1,000,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement for Parking lot Motor Vehicle Accident.
2016: $1,000,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement for TBI.
2018: $1,000,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement for Shoulder Surgery.
Representative Cases
See above.
Speaking Engagements
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Publications
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Service Activities
Board of Directors of Summit Initiative (a non-profit organization based out of Wenatchee, WA), 2023 – Present. Board of Directors of Pneuma Springs (a non-profit organization based out of Monroe, WA), 2019 – 2022.