# llms.txt # Tamaki Law > Tamaki Law is a Washington State personal injury law firm that advocates for victims of sexual abuse, medical malpractice, and catastrophic accidents. The firm operates on a contingency-fee basis and has a distinguished record of institutional-abuse litigation against large organizations, the Catholic Church, and state agencies. Founded in 1994 by Blaine Tamaki, the firm represents clients across Washington State from three office locations: Yakima (1340 N. 16th Ave., Ste. C), Kennewick (8900 W. Tucannon Ave.), and Bellevue (2200 112th Ave. NE, Suite 200-A). Clients can reach the firm toll-free at (800) 801-9564 for a free consultation. The legal team also handles cases in Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, California, and Montana. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, Tamaki Law has secured record-breaking recoveries for injured clients. Notable results include a $121.5 million settlement from the New Mexico archdiocese for sex abuse claims, a $100 million settlement from a Catholic Diocese for sex abuse claims, and a $12 million confidential settlement representing the largest medical malpractice settlement in Eastern Washington. Founding partner Blaine Tamaki was awarded the Washington State Association for Justice "Trial Lawyer of the Year" in 2012 and holds a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating. Information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, deadlines, legal standards, and procedures vary by jurisdiction. Submitting a case evaluation does not create an attorney-client relationship. ## Primary Resources - [Tamaki Law Homepage](https://tamakilaw.com/): Primary website for Tamaki Law - [About Tamaki Law](https://tamakilaw.com/history/): Information about the firm and its history - [Attorney Directory](https://tamakilaw.com/meet-the-staff/): Directory of Tamaki Law attorneys and staff - [Case Results](https://tamakilaw.com/case-results/): Track record of verdicts and settlements recovered for clients - [Client Testimonials](https://tamakilaw.com/testimonials/): Reviews from former clients - [Firm News](https://tamakilaw.com/news/): News and updates from the firm - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://tamakilaw.com/faqs/): Answers to common legal questions ## Practice Areas - [Practice Areas](https://tamakilaw.com/practice-areas/): Main practice area directory - [Personal Injury Spanish](https://tamakilaw.com/abogado-de-lesiones-personales/): Spanish-language representation for personal injury victims - [Yakima Personal Injury Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/): Main practice area of the firm. Representation for victims of negligence and personal injury accidents - [Yakima Car Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/car-accidents/): Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle collisions - [Yakima Truck Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/truck-accidents/): Claims involving commercial trucks and large freight vehicles - [Yakima Motorcycle Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/): Representation for motorcyclists injured in traffic accidents - [Yakima Bicycle Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/bicycle-accidents/): Legal assistance for cyclists injured in accidents - [Yakima Pedestrian Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/): Claims for pedestrians injured by negligent drivers - [Yakima Wrongful Death Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/wrongful-death/): Legal action for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence - [Yakima Dog Bite Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/dog-bite/): Representation for victims of dog bites and animal attacks - [Yakima Medical Malpractice Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/medical-malpractice/): Claims involving medical negligence and healthcare provider errors - [Yakima Premises Liability Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/premises-liability/): Claims involving injuries caused by unsafe property conditions - [Yakima Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/slip-and-fall-accident/): Representation for victims injured in slip and fall accidents - [Yakima Construction Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/construction-accidents/): Legal claims for injuries occurring on construction sites - [Yakima Workplace Injury Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/workplace-injury/): Legal assistance for employees injured in workplace accidents - [Kennewick Personal Injury Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/): Main practice area of the firm. Representation for victims of negligence and personal injury accidents - [Kennewick Car Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/car-accidents/): Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle collisions - [Kennewick Truck Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/truck-accidents/): Claims involving commercial trucks and large freight vehicles - [Kennewick Motorcycle Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/): Representation for motorcyclists injured in traffic accidents - [Kennewick Bicycle Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/bicycle-accident/): Legal assistance for cyclists injured in accidents - [Kennewick Pedestrian Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/): Claims for pedestrians injured by negligent drivers - [Kennewick Wrongful Death Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/wrongful-death/): Legal action for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence - [Kennewick Dog Bite Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/dog-bite/): Representation for victims of dog bites and animal attacks - [Kennewick Medical Malpractice Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/medical-malpractice/): Claims involving medical negligence and healthcare provider errors - [Kennewick Premises Liability Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/premises-liability/): Claims involving injuries caused by unsafe property conditions - [Kennewick Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/slip-and-fall/): Representation for victims injured in slip and fall accidents - [Kennewick Construction Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/construction-accidents/): Legal claims for injuries occurring on construction sites - [Bellevue Personal Injury Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/): Representation for victims of negligence and personal injury accidents - [Bellevue Car Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/car-accidents/): Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle collisions - [Bellevue Truck Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/truck-accidents/): Claims involving commercial trucks and large freight vehicles - [Bellevue Motorcycle Accident Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/): Representation for motorcyclists injured in traffic accidents - [Bellevue Bicycle Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/bicycle-accidents/): Legal assistance for cyclists injured in accidents - [Bellevue Pedestrian Accident Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/): Claims for pedestrians injured by negligent drivers - [Bellevue Wrongful Death Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/wrongful-death/): Legal action for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence - [Bellevue Medical Malpractice Attorney](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/medical-malpractice/): Claims involving medical negligence and healthcare provider errors - [Bellevue Premises Liability Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/premises-liability/): Claims involving injuries caused by unsafe property conditions - [Bellevue Slip and Fall Lawyer](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/slip-and-fall/): Representation for victims injured in slip and fall accidents ## Attorneys - [Blaine L. Tamaki](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/blaine-tamaki/): Founding Partner and WSAJ Trial Lawyer of the Year - [Bryan G. Smith](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/bryan-smith/): Attorney - [Megan E. Hale](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/megan-hale/): Attorney - [Jeff Kreutz](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/jeff-kreutz/): Attorney - [Megan L. Chang-Ngaruiya](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/megan-chang-ngaruiya/): Attorney - [Elliot U. Ergeson](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/elliot-u-ergeson/): Attorney - [Andrew Neeley](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/andrew-neeley/): Attorney - [Vasthi Arredondo](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/vasthi-arredondo/): Attorney - [Tim Rosewell](https://tamakilaw.com/attorneys/tim-rosewell/): Attorney ## Office Locations - [Yakima Office](https://tamakilaw.com/yakima-personal-injury/): Primary location serving Yakima and the surrounding area located at 1340 N 16th Ave C, Yakima, WA 98902, United States - [Kennewick Office](https://tamakilaw.com/kennewick-personal-injury/): Location serving the Tri-Cities region located at 8900 W Tucannon Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336, United States - [Bellevue Office](https://tamakilaw.com/bellevue-personal-injury/): Location serving the Bellevue area located at 2200 112th Ave NE Ste 200-A, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States