About Yakima Personal Injury Lawyer – Tyler Hinckley

Tyler Hinckley is an attorney at Montoya Hinckley Injury Lawyers in Yakima, Washington, with 20 years of experience since his admission to the Washington State Bar on November 23, 2005. He represents individuals and businesses 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

Hinckley earned his B.A. in Business Administration, cum laude, from Washington State University in 2002, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law in 2005. He is admitted to practice in Washington State and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington.

APPROACH TO CASES

Hinckley represents individuals and businesses in state and federal court in personal injury, property damage, employment, and business and commercial disputes. His employment practice covers wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, discrimination, and retaliation claims. He also represents clients in residential construction defect and contract disputes, easement and boundary line disputes, and property damage cases, in addition to administrative proceedings before state agencies.

RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS

– Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012–2020

– Yakima County Bar Association

– Washington State Bar Association

– American Bar Association

– President, Board of Directors, West Valley Schools Foundation

– Past member, Yakima Sunrise Rotary

– Past Board member, Yakima YMCA

– Past Secretary, Yakima County Bar Association (2009–2010)

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

Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Truck Accidents

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington generally requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within three years of the date of injury, though government-entity claims have different, shorter notice deadlines. Tyler Hinckley can confirm the deadline for your specific situation.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Washington State?

No. In addition to personal injury and property damage claims, he represents clients in employment matters such as wrongful termination and wage disputes, as well as construction defect, contract, and boundary line disputes.

Does Tyler Hinckley only handle personal injury cases?

Yes. He represents individuals in a range of employment matters, including wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, employment discrimination, and retaliation.

Can Tyler Hinckley help with a wrongful termination or wage dispute?

Yes. He represents clients in residential construction defect claims, construction contract disputes, and easement and boundary line disputes.

Does Tyler Hinckley handle construction-related disputes?

Not necessarily. Many cases are resolved through negotiation or administrative proceedings, but Tyler Hinckley also represents clients in state and federal court litigation when a case requires it.

Do I need to go to court for my personal injury or business dispute?