Kelly A. Ricke, Personal Injury Attorney in Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bainbridge Island, WA
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Kelly A. Ricke is an attorney based in Bainbridge Island, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
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- Bainbridge Island, WASHINGTON
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- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Bainbridge Island, WASHINGTON.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Kelly A. Ricke: Kelly A. Ricke is an attorney based in Bainbridge Island, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Kelly's practice areas in Bainbridge Island
Kelly concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelly handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Bainbridge Island, Washington
Kelly takes personal injury matters in Bainbridge Island, 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 Kelly agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kelly A. Ricke, personal injury attorney serving Bainbridge Island
Kelly A. Ricke is an attorney based in Bainbridge Island, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Kelly works from Bainbridge Island, Washington and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Ms. Ricke is a member of the firm's litigation group. She is lead counsel and responsible for her own book of business and litigation docket, including investigation of claims and defenses, discovery, depositions, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trial and appeal. Ricke has successfully litigated a wide variety of matters, including products liability, electrical contact and professional liability cases. She has successfully defended hundreds of cases involving claimed medical and personal injury, and resulting damages, either by settlement or trial.
Ms. Ricke has both first and second chair trial experience and has argued before the Kansas Supreme Court and the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District of Missouri. Ms. Ricke is a graduate of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy. Ms. Ricke also regularly provides strategic legal advice and risk minimization strategies to businesses and individuals.
Working with Kelly on a personal injury matter
Ms. Ricke is a member of the firm's litigation group. She is lead counsel and responsible for her own book of business and litigation docket, including investigation of claims and defenses, discovery, depositions, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trial and appeal. Ricke has successfully litigated a wide variety of matters, including products liability, electrical contact and…
Clients Kelly works with
Kelly reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Bainbridge Island and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kelly studied and practices
Washburn University
— · 1994
University of Kansas
— · 1990
Jurisdictions
Kelly's state bar admissions
Washington, WA
ACTIVE
Kansas, KS
ACTIVE
Missouri, MO
ACTIVE
Colorado, CO
ACTIVE
Kelly studied at — in Washburn University and — in University of Kansas.
Law school and academic background
Kelly completed — in Washburn University and — in University of Kansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kelly runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kelly's legal honors and published work
Kelly has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Missouri and Kansas, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, 2013-2016, 2019, 2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America™, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, 2009 to 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50: 2016 Women Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America™, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
Locations
Kelly A. Ricke's office in Bainbridge Island
Kelly's primary office is at 298 Winslow Way West, Bainbridge Island, Washington, 98110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kelly A. Ricke — 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 Kelly usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kelly charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly'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; Kelly will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Bainbridge Island, 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 Kelly
Kelly 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. Kelly confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kelly'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 Kelly A. Ricke
How much does it cost to hire Kelly for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kelly offer a free consultation?
Kelly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Kelly'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. Kelly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kelly take my case if I'm outside Bainbridge Island?
Kelly 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 — Kelly 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 Kelly?
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. Kelly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kelly accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Kelly'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 Bainbridge Island, Seattle and Spokane in Washington
Kelly handles personal injury matters throughout Washington. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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