Eric Reiersen

Brandon Ritchie, Reiersen co-founded Ritchie Reiersen, Injury & Immigration Attorneys. The firm operates out of seven offices across Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona, employing a dedicated team of 40 professionals. Their collective effort focuses on delivering justice and rehabilitation to those affected by personal injuries and immigration issues.

Reiersen's educational journey began at Brigham Young University, Idaho, where he pursued undergraduate studies in history and Spanish. He later attended the University of Idaho College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2011. During law school, he served as an editor for the Idaho Law Review. He gained practical experience working as a city prosecutor, which honed his legal skills and deepened his understanding of the law.

In his practice, Reiersen is mainly known for his work as a personal injury attorney. He represents clients who have suffered from vehicular accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and more. His approach is deeply client-focused, offering personalized legal counsel and advocating for just compensation that aids in his client's recovery. His detailed preparation for each case ensures that his clients receive the best possible outcome, fostering a sense of trust and security.

The scope of Reiersen's advocacy in personal injury cases is comprehensive. He seeks economic and non-economic damages, meticulously calculating the required compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial impacts, as well as more subjective harms like pain and suffering and loss of quality of life. His firm operates on a contingency fee basis, aligning its success directly with its clients' outcomes, charging fees only when it wins or settles a case.

Reiersen's effectiveness in premises liability and other personal injury claims is evidenced by numerous successful outcomes, including a notable case where he secured $250,000 for a client injured in a trucking accident, significantly more than the initial insurance offer. Another case saw him recovering $470,000 for clients injured by a drunk driver, demonstrating his skill in negotiating and maximizing settlements.

Beyond personal injury, Reiersen is also deeply involved in immigration law. He understands the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and provides comprehensive guidance on obtaining citizenship and visas and dealing with deportation issues. His fluency in Spanish dramatically enhances his ability to communicate with a broader client base without the language barrier.

Reiersen's side is as rich and engaging as his professional life. Born in Alaska and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he has deep roots in the area. His commitment to community and family is profound. After serving a two-year mission in Chile, he returned to pursue his education, where he met his wife, Trisha. Together, they value and promote education within their family—Trisha holds a Master's Degree in Child Development from Boise State University.

Reiersen's personal experiences have also shaped his professional ethos. His grandparents were Norwegian immigrants post-World War II, and his wife immigrated from India during childhood, enriching his understanding and empathy towards immigrants. Together, Eric and Trisha cherish family time, engage in community service, and embrace opportunities to explore new cultures and build new relationships.

An avid outdoors lover, Reiersen enjoys hiking, camping, and boating with his two children. Their family adventures on Washington's trails and local sports events underscore his commitment to a balanced, fulfilling life as a lawyer and a family man.