John Greaney | Kent Personal Injury Lawyer

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About John

John J. Greaney is a founding partner of Greaney Scudder Law Firm. Mr. Greaney has been a practicing lawyer in Washington for more than 30 years, with experience handling many significant jury trials. He began his career as a prosecuting attorney and later worked for an insurance defense firm before establishing his own practice. Greaney Scudder Law Firm was established for the purpose of providing quality legal representation to the residents of the south King County communities, as well as the Greater Seattle and the Eastside. The members of the firm have extremely high professional and personal ethical standards, strong ties to the community, and a deep commitment to the practice of law. Mr. Greaney emphasizes the areas of serious personal injury and health care law in his practice.

John J. Greaney has earned a solid reputation for providing the highest quality legal services. In addition to handling serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, Mr. Greaney offers extensive consultation and representation to healthcare providers in a variety of areas, including disciplinary actions, business formation issues, and other investigation and litigation issues. For more detailed information, please explore our website.

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Experience

Partner

Greaney Scudder Law Firm

Present

Admission

Verified Washington

1980

Education

UCLA

Bachelors

N/A

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | Washington State Bar Association
  • Eagle member I Washington State Association for Justice

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

Wrongful death of a 76 year old woman, who tripped and fell on the floor in a supermarket. The floor was decrepit and the mat on it was not adhered to the floor, causing her to trip and fall, banging her face on the hard flooring. She died that night at a local hospital. Case was hard fought over two years, resulting a a favorable seven figure result for her surviving spouse and adult child.

How did you build a successful practice?

Hard work, and communicating with clients.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Knowledge of the law, communication, and trust.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

significant.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

An initial case evaluation, discuss steps that need to be taken to investigate the case and protect the client's rights to compensation, discuss with the caller the legal concepts that apply to the matter,..

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

Name, date of loss, the responsible party, available insurance of the negligent driver, any uninsured motorist and the caller's insurance, medical treatment, injuries sustained, Any police contact or report done?

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Personal attention to each client and case.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Helping injured people and their families.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Walking, going to the gym, reading, attending arts, theater and sports events, my family, and maintaining two labrador retrievers.

Are you involved in your community?

Yes. Pro Bono cases.

Founded 2008

Greaney Scudder Law Firm PLLC Highlights

Malpractice, Personal Injury, Household Mold, Administrative Law, Life & Health, Litigation

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