Atty. Bryan Gregory Smith
Bryan G. Smith is a trial attorney and partner at Tamaki Law who represents individuals and families in high-stakes injury, abuse, wrongful death, and medical malpractice litigation throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Auto Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Bellevue, WA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Bryan Gregory Smith at a Glance
Bryan Gregory Smith is a Partner based in Bellevue, Washington, practicing at Tamaki Law. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Washington (1999), Oregon (2014), Idaho (2015), and New Mexico Yakama Nation Tribal Court (2021). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Western Washington University (B.A., 1995). Active member of Washington State Association for Justice, Board Member of the Legal Foundation of Washington (The Law Fund), American Association for Justice, Washington State Bar Association. Serves clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bryan Gregory Smith
- Bryan G. Smith is a trial attorney and partner at Tamaki Law who represents individuals and families in high-stakes injury, abuse, wrongful death, and medical malpractice litigation throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond
- Raised in Yakima, Washington, Bryan returned to his hometown after law school, committed to advocating for people facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives
- Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for handling complex, emotionally challenging cases with a combination of strategic advocacy, personal accessibility, and relentless preparation.Bryan earned his B.A. in Psychology from Western Washington University in 1995 and his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 1999
- He is licensed to practice in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and New Mexico, and has worked alongside co-counsel across the country in nationally significant litigation filed in states such as California, Illinois, New York, Florida, and South Carolina.His practice focuses on serious personal injury, medical negligence, sexual abuse litigation, wrongful death, government liability, and mediation
- Bryan has represented survivors of clergy abuse, child abuse, institutional negligence, catastrophic injury, and medical malpractice, helping clients obtain substantial recoveries in both individual and mass tort litigation
- His work has contributed to major recoveries involving the Boy Scouts of America, clergy abuse litigation across multiple dioceses and religious organizations, and significant settlements and verdicts involving governmental agencies, roadway design, defective products, and medical negligence.Among his notable results are recoveries connected to the Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse litigation ($2.4 billion)
- major clergy abuse settlements involving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles ($880 miliion), the Society of Jesus Oregon Province ($163 million), and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe ($121,500)
- Central Washington’s largest known medical malpractice settlement ($12 million)
- and multiple multi-million-dollar recoveries involving wrongful death, government negligence, and catastrophic motor vehicle collisions.What distinguishes Bryan’s practice is his commitment to accessibility and client involvement
- He believes clients deserve direct communication, honest guidance, and a meaningful voice in the strategic decisions affecting their case
- Bryan makes himself available to clients by phone, text, email, and in-person meetings, often outside traditional business hours, because he understands that serious legal matters do not operate on a schedule.Bryan is also known for collaborating with other attorneys to build highly focused litigation teams tailored to each case
- Whether coordinating experts, trial counsel, or co-counsel in complex litigation, he believes highly regarded results come from assembling the right team for each client’s specific needs.In addition to his litigation practice, Bryan completed mediation training through the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and serves as a mediator in complex disputes
- He is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, and the Washington State Bar Association
- He has also served on the board of the Legal Foundation of Washington
- Bryan has been recognized by Super Lawyers for the last 7 years in a row, and holds a 10.0 “Superb” rating.Awards:Superb (10.0) ® Rating10.0 Justia Lawyer RatingSelected to Super Lawyers: 2020 – 2026
Practice Areas Explained
Bryan Gregory Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryan Gregory Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bellevue.
Car Accidents in Bellevue
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical Malpractice in Bellevue
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Bryan Gregory Smith is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →
Wrongful Death in Bellevue
Bryan Gregory Smith is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →
Personal Injury in Bellevue
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Bryan Gregory Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Motorcycle Accidents in Bellevue
Bryan Gregory Smith is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bellevue
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellevue are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bellevue Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bellevue-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bellevue Choose Bryan Gregory Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bryan Gregory Smith's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bryan Gregory Smith brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, Bryan Gregory Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, Bryan Gregory Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bellevue
A Bellevue-based practice means Bryan Gregory Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bryan Gregory Smith Handles in Bellevue
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Bryan Gregory Smith has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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