Atty. Richard E. Weiss
Richard E. Weiss is a lawyer practicing torts, workers' compensation, personal injury.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Tacoma, WA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Weiss at a Glance
Richard E. Weiss is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Washington (1980). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1980) and Indiana State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tacoma-Pierce County, Washington State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Weiss
- Richard E. Weiss is a lawyer practicing torts, workers' compensation, personal injury
- Richard received a B.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Richard practices in Tacoma, WA
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Richard E. Weiss's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Weiss handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tacoma.
Personal Injury in Tacoma
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.
Richard E. Weiss is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Workers Compensation in Tacoma
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard E. Weiss is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tacoma
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 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.
Tacoma Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tacoma-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 Tacoma Choose Richard E. Weiss
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 Richard E. Weiss's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Weiss brings 46+ 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 personal injury and workers comp, Richard E. Weiss can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tacoma
A Tacoma-based practice means Richard E. Weiss 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 Richard E. Weiss Handles in Tacoma
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Richard E. Weiss 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.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Richard E. Weiss directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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