Atty. Peter E. Meyers
I am a partner in the Swanson Gardner Meyers Cohon, PLLC law firm in Renton, Washington. We exclusively represent individuals who have been injured by the negligence or intentional conduct of others.
General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Renton, WA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Peter E. Meyers at a Glance
Peter E. Meyers is a Member based in Renton, Washington, practicing at Swanson Gardner Meyers Cohon, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Washington (B.A. Political, 1987). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of American Association of Trial Advocates (ABOTA Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) American Association for Justice (AAJ) Seattle-King County Bar Association Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) American Bar Association (ABA). Serves clients in Renton, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter E. Meyers
- I am a partner in the Swanson Gardner Meyers Cohon, PLLC law firm in Renton, Washington
- We exclusively represent individuals who have been injured by the negligence or intentional conduct of others
- We handle all types of personal injury, automobile accident, wrongful death, medical negligence, products liability, and assault cases
- I grew up in western Washington and graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1989
- I earned my J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1993
- After law school I clerked for a trial judge in Pierce County and then served as a Deputy Prosecutor in the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office from 1993 – 2000, where I tried numerous cases before King County juries, argued multiple cases before the the Washington State Court of Appeals, and arguedseveral times before the Washington State Supreme Court
- I entered private practice in 2000, worked for several years as an insurance defense lawyer with a large Seattle firm, and then opened my own practice in 2005 representing clients with personal injury claims
- I joined my friend and colleague Todd Gardner and the Swanson Gardner firm in 2008 ( initially while also running my own practice) and have worked full time with Todd since 2010
- I became a named partner in the firm (Swanson Gardner Meyers)in 2015
- We added partner Dylan Cohon in 2021 (Swanson Gardner Meyers Cohon)
- Our firm, Swanson Gardner Meyers Cohon, PLLC, (“SGMC”) is one of the most respected and successful plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death and medical negligence law firms in the State of Washington
- We are a firm of trial lawyers, focusing entirely on obtaining fair compensation for clients who have been injured or who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others
- Our philosophy is simple: preparation and hard work win cases
- The attorneys and staff at Swanson SGMC do their best to secure results for their clients because they tap their experience and professionalism to out-prepare and outwork the opposing insurance companies and the defense
- While the firm and its lawyers have earned many awards over the years, results matter
- In 2021, we represented the family of Sarah Wong, a 19-year-old college student killed in the 2019 tower crane collapse at the Google Building in downtown Seattle
- Our office was a leader in that litigation, which resulted in at total recovery in settlements and verdicts of over $110 million for our clients
- In 2019, we obtained a $65 million settlement for a woman injured in a two-vehicle collision in Seattle. 2013, we achieved a $50 million verdict on behalf of our clients in a complex and lengthy medical negligence case involving negligence in genetic testing, which remains one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Washington history and one of the largest in U.S. history for a case of its type
- In recent years, the firm has obtained jury verdicts in other cases of over $1,000,000 fourteen times and obtained multiple verdicts in excess of $10 million
- We prepare every case for trial, believing strongly that this always results in greater compensation for our clients, but the decision to try a case to verdict or settle before trial is always the client’s decision
- Direct client communication and immediate response to client needs are core values at our firm
- We are a small, efficient firm with a strong team of experienced trial lawyers, paralegals and staff who have worked together for many years
- Client questions and concerns are answered quickly and directly, and clients are always kept well informed
- We believe the attorney-client relationship is important and that both the attorney and the client should enter into this relationship carefully
- We are not a “high pressure” sales firm
- We do not advertise and, instead, most of our clients come to us through referral from former clients, colleagues, and others in the community who know our reputation
- We take all of our cases on a contingency fee basis, requiring no fee until our work is complete and the client has recovered compensation
- We will, in most cases, advance costs to prevent clients from having to pay out-of-pocket expenses while we prepare the case
- In every case we will communicate directly with the client’s personal injury protection (PIP) insurance carrier and health insurance carrier to secure all available insurance coverage while the case proceeds
- We are experienced in many types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including claims involving medical negligence, traumatic brain injury, automobile collisions, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, defective highway design, defective products, hazardous substances, dog bites and sexual assault
- On behalf of injured clients, we also pursue insurance companies directly in Underinsured Motorist (UIM) claims and in claims for bad faith, breach of contract, for violations of the Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) and the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
- Honors and Awards Washington SuperLawyers, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015 “Rising Star” 2006 Professional Associations and Memberships American Association of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) American Association for Justice (AAJ) Seattle-King County Bar Association Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) American Bar Association (ABA)
Practice Areas Explained
Peter E. Meyers's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter E. Meyers handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Renton.
Medical Malpractice in Renton
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Renton
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.
Peter E. Meyers is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Civil Litigation in Renton
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Renton
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Renton
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 Renton 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.
Renton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Renton-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 Renton Choose Peter E. Meyers
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 Peter E. Meyers's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter E. Meyers brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation, Peter E. Meyers can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Renton
A Renton-based practice means Peter E. Meyers 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 Peter E. Meyers Handles in Renton
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