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Should You Always Hire A Fire-Loss Attorney After Your House Fire?

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Should you always hire a lawyer after a house fire? Not first, says Pierce County, Washington fire-loss attorney Spencer Freeman—hire a public adjuster instead. Licensed in Washington, they bring the same policy and valuation expertise the insurer's adjusters have, but working for you. They assemble and negotiate your claim; hire an attorney only if that negotiation breaks down.

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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA

Highlights

0:31

— why the answer isn't 'always hire a lawyer' after a fire

1:15

— why he'd hire a public adjuster first to build the claim

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you always hire a lawyer after a fire?

Not first—hire a public adjuster instead, since they're licensed in Washington and bring the same policy and valuation expertise as the insurer's adjusters, but working for you.

When do you hire an attorney?

Only if that negotiation breaks down—the public adjuster assembles and negotiates your claim first, and a lawyer steps in if the process stalls.

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