Practice Area(s)
Education
  • University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1973, Order of Coif)
  • University of Washington (B.S., 1969)
Jerry Kindinger Member Jerry is a member of Ryan Swanson’s Litigation and Insurance practice groups. He represents local, national and international clients in litigation, dispute resolution and regulatory matters.

Often serving as national or regional counsel, Jerry’s insurance practice encompasses all segments of the industry. He represents underwriters, insurers, re-insurers, agents and brokers across the United States on a comprehensive range of services involving regulatory and administrative proceedings, corporate transactional matters, legislative monitoring, litigation and rehabilitation matters.

His strong relationships with the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner and other administrative agencies have reinforced the prominent regional and national reputation of the firm’s insurance practice.

Jerry’s diverse commercial practice involves representing broad range of clients – from local, closely-held businesses to large, national and international companies – in class actions and large, complex, multi-million dollar disputes.

Admitted to Practice
  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Western/Eastern District of Washington
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 
  • Special Admissions in numerous state and federal courts including Alaska, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada and Utah
Honors and Awards
  • Washington Law & Politics' Super Lawyers® (2000-present)
  • Named among 21 civil litigators in Washington CEO magazine’s “Washington’s Most Amazing Attorneys” (2006)
  • Thurston Society
  • Order of Coif
  • Martindale Hubbell AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Professional and Community Activities
  • Arbitrator, King County Superior Court Arbitration Program (1983-present)
  • Member, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (1973-present)
  • Member, Litigation Section, American Bar Association
  • Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, American Bar Association
  • Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, King County Bar Association
  • Board President, Kindering Center (1993-95)
  • Principal’s Roundtable, Society for Marketing Professional Services (1998-2005)
  • Editorial Advisory Board Member, Managing Partner Magazine (1999)
  • Trained Mediator and Arbitrator
  • Frequent Presenter - CLE and Legal Seminars