Atty. Nidal A. Dirini
Professional Experience Nidal’s practice focuses in the areas of personal injury defense, insurance defense, medical malpractice as well as general litigation. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Nidal worked as a criminal defense attorney and was staff counsel for two Fortune 500 Companies.
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Nidal A. Dirini is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Helsell Fetterman LLP. Admitted to practice in Idaho, Idaho State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 2016) and Central Washington University (BA, 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Nidal’s practice focuses in the areas of personal injury defense, insurance defense, medical malpractice as well as general litigation. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Nidal worked as a criminal defense attorney and was staff counsel for two Fortune 500 Companies. He’s defended companies, insurers, homeowners, and has advised claims adjusters on best practices in Washington State. Additionally, Nidal has handled a wide variety of lawsuits ranging from third party car accidents to catastrophic injury litigation. He’s qualified to serve as an arbitrator in King, Pierce, Snohomish County, and has substantial jury trial experience. As first chair, Nidal has tried nearly 30 criminal and civil trials in multiple jurisdictions across Washington State.
Nidal was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from Bothell High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in public relations from Central Washington University, and attended Seattle University School of Law. When he’s not working, Nidal enjoys traveling with his wife, playing basketball in a Men’s league, coaching youth basketball, and hopelessly cheering on our beloved Seattle Mariners.
Professional Affiliations- Washington State Bar Association
- Idaho State Bar Association
- Snohomish County Bar Association
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL)
- Washington State Bar, 2016
- Idaho State Bar, 2022
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nidal A. Dirini handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Nidal A. Dirini is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →
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.
Nidal A. Dirini is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nidal A. Dirini is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nidal A. Dirini is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Nidal A. Dirini is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →
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 Seattle 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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