James M. Boyer, Personal Injury Attorney in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA
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James M. Boyer is an attorney based in Yakima, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Abeyta Nelson PC.
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- Yakima, WASHINGTON
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- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Yakima, WASHINGTON.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About James M. Boyer: James M. Boyer is an attorney based in Yakima, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Abeyta Nelson PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters James takes on
James concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Yakima, Washington
James takes personal injury matters in Yakima, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet James M. Boyer — personal injury lawyer in Yakima
James M. Boyer is an attorney based in Yakima, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Abeyta Nelson PC.
James M. Boyer is a partner at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law and has practiced plaintiff side personal injury litigation in Yakima since 2014. After graduating with his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law, he obtained his bar admission in 2013, and shortly thereafter relocated to Yakima from the midwest. As a lawyer committed to giving real people a voice in the justice system, James feels a calling to practice in Central Washington.
Since 2019, James has consistently recovered over a million dollars each year for his clients. James has tried three civil trials in Yakima County, all resulting in plaintiff’s verdicts. He has personally prosecuted an FTCA claim against the Yakama Nation Police for negligent police pursuit resulting in a six-figure settlement. James recovered over $90,000 on behalf of a following driver in a rear-end collision – where the insurance company had offered nothing prior to litigation. James also recovered $75,000 against a dog owner for an injury evaluated by the insurance company as a “minor bite” – the settlement was over 6 times the original top offer.
James currently serves as the Yakima County Bar Association president for the 2024-25 year. In addition, he was named a “40 Under 40” lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers multiple years and has been named a “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers. James is also active on the Prosser Memorial Health Foundation Board of Directors.
James describes himself as aggressive when necessary, reasonable when it benefits his client, and universally well prepared. James and his wife, a nurse, live in Yakima. They enjoy all the beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Working with James on a personal injury matter
James M. Boyer is a partner at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law and has practiced plaintiff side personal injury litigation in Yakima since 2014. After graduating with his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law, he obtained his bar admission in 2013, and shortly thereafter relocated to Yakima from the midwest. As a lawyer committed to giving real people a voice in the justice system, James…
Clients James works with
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Yakima and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Saint Louis University
J.D. · 2013
James studied at J.D. in Saint Louis University.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in Saint Louis University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
James has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
James M. Boyer's office in Yakima
James's primary office is at 1102 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902-3029. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire James M. Boyer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Yakima, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James M. Boyer
How much does it cost to hire James for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Washington typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Yakima?
James is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new personal injury clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Yakima, Seattle and Spokane in Washington
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