About Yakima Personal Injury Lawyer – Kevan Montoya
Kevan Montoya is an attorney at Montoya Hinckley Injury Lawyers in Yakima, Washington, with 36 years of experience since his admission to the Washington State Bar on November 17, 1989. He represents clients throughout Yakima, Ellensburg, Sunnyside, Union Gap, Selah, Toppenish, and the Tri-Cities from the firm’s office at 4301 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Montoya earned his B.A. in Business Administration, summa cum laude, from Eastern Washington University in 1985, and his J.D. from the University of Oregon Law School in 1989, where he served as associate editor of the Oregon Law Review. He is admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon, before the Federal Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
APPROACH TO CASES
Montoya represents clients in wrongful death and personal injury cases of all sizes and remains personally involved in every case rather than turning matters over to case managers. Alongside his injury practice, he advises businesses on employment and labor law compliance and represents both individuals and businesses in business, real estate, and employment-related litigation, including appeals before the Washington State Appellate Courts and Washington State Supreme Court. His litigation history includes *Stelter v. Department of Labor and Industries*, *Kershaw Sunnyside Ranches v. Yakima Interurban Lines*, and *Cook v. Mt. Adams School District*.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
– Super Lawyers, selected annually since 2019
– Yakima County Bar Association
– Washington State Bar Association
– Oregon State Bar Association
– Past Chair, Board of Directors, EPIC
– Past President, Monsignor John A. Ecker Foundation
– Past President, Yakima County Association
CASE RESULTS
– Lead counsel in *Hui v. Sunnyside School District* – obtained the largest wrongful death verdict for a child in Yakima County (specific dollar figure not published)
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Montoya Hinckley Injury Lawyers – 4301 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908 – (509) 895-7373.
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–5:00 PM.
Serving Yakima, Ellensburg, Sunnyside, Union Gap, Selah, Toppenish, and the Tri-Cities.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington generally requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within three years of the date of injury. Claims against government entities have different, shorter notice requirements. Kevan Montoya can confirm the deadline that applies to your specific case.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Washington State?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Washington State?
No. He represents clients in wrongful death and injury cases of all sizes, including car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, and boating accidents, as well as pedestrian accidents and traumatic brain injury claims, in addition to employment and business litigation matters.
Does Kevan Montoya only handle wrongful death cases?
Does Kevan Montoya only handle wrongful death cases?
Kevan Montoya served as lead counsel for the plaintiffs in Hui v. Sunnyside School District, which resulted in the largest wrongful death verdict involving a child in Yakima County.
What happened in the Hui v. Sunnyside School District case?
What happened in the Hui v. Sunnyside School District case?
Yes. In addition to personal injury litigation, he regularly advises businesses in Yakima and Central Washington on employment policy, compliance, and related litigation.
Can Kevan Montoya help my business with an employment law issue, not just injury cases?
Can Kevan Montoya help my business with an employment law issue, not just injury cases?
Not necessarily. Kevan Montoya evaluates each case individually and will pursue a fair settlement or take a case to trial, depending on what serves the client’s interests.
Do I need to go to trial to resolve my case?
Do I need to go to trial to resolve my case?
