Atty. David Charles Snell

Atty. David Charles Snell

Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort Welcome, I am a Seattle native with a BA from the UW and Juris Doctor, cum laude 1990 from UPS Law (Now Seattle U School of Law), where I was an Associate Law Review Editor. Martindale AV rated, I've been honored to represent injured and disheartened people at Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort since 1990.

Tacoma Tacoma 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Charles Snell at a glance

David Charles Snell is a Member based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort, P.S.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (1990). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1990) and University of Washington (B.A. Psychology, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tacoma/Pierce County (President, 2009-2010), Washington and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort Welcome, I am a Seattle native with a BA from the UW and Juris Doctor, cum laude 1990 from UPS Law (Now Seattle U School of Law), where I was an Associate Law Review Editor
  • Martindale AV rated, I've been honored to represent injured and disheartened people at Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort since 1990
  • I served as 2009-2010 President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association, frequent trustee for the TPCBA, trustee and Treasurer for Brooklake Community Church, and chair of the Lawyer/Chiropractor Committee, chaired WSTLA Workers Comp Section
  • A frequent lecturer, I am published in WSAJ’s Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook, Workers' Comp Deskbook and Pleadings and Practice Handbook
  • Served Executive Board of Robert J. Bryan Platinum Inn of Court and previous Programs Chair
  • Often serve as a civil arbitrator for King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap and Thurston Counties
  • Expert witness on esoteric workers comp issues
  • Special Assistant Attorney General on assigned third party injury cases
  • I enjoy vintage rides and traveling with my friends and three adult kids
  • I am a lawyer and a dad who likes unique and antique vehicles, gardening and travel

Practice Areas Explained

David Charles Snell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Charles Snell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Charles Snell is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

David Charles Snell is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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David Charles Snell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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 Tacoma 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Charles Snell

Where is David Charles Snell's law office located?
David Charles Snell's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. The firm is Small, Snell, Weiss & Comfort, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Charles Snell handle?
David Charles Snell focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has David Charles Snell practiced law?
David Charles Snell has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Charles Snell go to law school?
David Charles Snell earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Psychology, 1983).
How can I contact David Charles Snell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Charles Snell received?
David Charles Snell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1990
B.A. Psychology
University of Washington
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1990

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