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When a loved one dies or is catastrophically injured , due to the fault of another person or company, monetary damages cannot bring them back or restore their health, but it can provide medical or other necessities and comforts of life to help face an uncertain future. While no lawyer can guarantee a result, I know what kind of dedication, hard work and resources it takes to successfully settle or try these types of cases.. Mike is a tenacious trial lawyer who puts every ounce of effort and enthusiasm possible into his work.  His approach to each project is thorough, exhausting all possible angles to a problem.  His legal research on a number of cases - from procedural issues to medical malpractice - is a trusted tool in the office. Mike has a unique understanding of the dynamics and strategies involved in preparing personal injury and wrongful death cases for trial in such a way that defendants often settle. "I can't let these people down," Mike says.  "These people are hard-working, sincere in their efforts and have had the worst of all things happen to them because of physical injuries or death.  Even in the era of 'tort reform,' I refuse to apologize for representing these people.  It's a privilege.  All I try to do is bring them back to as nearly as whole as possible within the bounds of the law, so they can rebuild their shattered lives.  Perfect justice would require the undoing of the tragedy that has visited my clients.  We all know, however, that that cannot be done, which is why the law requires that full compensation be paid,"  Mike said.  "I think I'm lucky to be doing positive things for so many people."

Virginia L. DeCosta is the principal in the DeCosta Law Firm. When asked why she is a lawyer, she answers "I have a passion for helping people and effecting change." She devotes her work to representing individuals who have been hurt or wronged in some way. An accomplished litigator and negotiator, Virginia is respected for her clear focus, steadfast work, and unwavering dedication to her clients.Virginia represents people in employment matters including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She represents individuals in unemployment compensation hearings to obtain benefits or fight to keep the benefits. She provides counsel and representation to individuals in severance package negotiations. Virginia also represents people injured in collisions, in nursing homes or adult family homes, on construction sites, and on school grounds.

Thomas Balerud now takes on exclusively personal injury cases and fights hard for his clients, securing personal injury settlements that make a profound difference in his client's lives. His law practice is located in downtown Tacoma. Tom is a graduate of both Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound. Tom has enjoyed success in many well publicized high-profile State and Federal cases. Tom and his experienced staff are currently available to assist clients in all civil and Personal Injury cases.

The eldest of four children, Randy Harrison has practiced law since 1979 and is licensed in Oregon and Washington. He received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Oregon. Randy is married and has six children and four grandchildren. His career has included federal, state and tribal court litigation. He has had an active personal injury practice for the last 20 years and has represented clients seeking justice in numerous states.. Randy founded the firm of Harrison, Ladenburg and Schwartz, PLLC, a full service law firm in Tacoma where Randy handled the firm’s personal injury caseload. He has helped clients coordinate financial planning for substantial personal injury settlements. He has also brought actions for wrongful death and on behalf of minors who have claims for personal injuries.. Randy has a commitment to clients who have complex litigation, including product liability and asbestos related cases. Asbestos cases are of major concern to Randy. Asbestos manufacturers and distributors made a concerted effort to hide the dangers of asbestos from the public, while at the same time profiting heavily from the sale and manufacture of harmful asbestos products. An individual is at risk to develop mesothelioma if he or she was exposed to asbestos in the workplace or at home. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos and the inhalation of asbestos particles. In most cases, mesothelioma symptoms may not appear in an individual exposed to asbestos until many years after the exposure has occurred. The degree of damage caused by these dangerous products is immeasurable.. Randy is currently Of Counsel at Sadler Ladenburg, LLP, a firm with combined legal experience of over a hundred years of practice. Randy is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice. He is passionate about people and is committed to protecting the rights of injured clients.

Steven D. Weier:          Attorney / CPA. AWARD WINNING PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY:. See Reviews and Awards section for more details.. Direct contact:. Steven Weier received his BA in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and a minor in Economics in 1985.   After working in corporate management for a number of years, he passed the Uniform CPA exam in 1987.   Steven attended lawschool at the University of Puget Sound and graduated in 1992.   After passing the Washington State Bar Exam on the first try, Steven spent several years gaining valuable experience in public accounting and then later in personal injury litigation.   Following several years as a litigator for a downtown Seattle personal injury firm. Steven opened his own practice in Auburn in 1997 and then expanded to a larger office space in Tukwila in 2013.   Wanting to focus on customer relations and customer service, Steven founded the practice on the simple guiding principle: “Do the Right thing, Always.”   Starting out as a one-man firm, Steven’s enthusiasm and willingness to represent the “little guy” quickly established the firm in the south King County area.  With no advertising budget, the firm grew by word of mouth and referrals.   Still growing, the firm clings to the original focus that customer service is of prime importance.   Going the extra mile is still the norm, and each of our clients is treated with respect and personal worth.. Steven’s willingness to take cases to trial, even small cases, has earned him a reputation as a serious litigator.  With an attitude that every case is treated like our biggest case, Steven has attained an exceptionally high win-rate in trial.   That willingness to take all our cases seriously extends throughout the whole firm.  With a tell-it-like-it-is approach, Steven Weier gives his clients the real picture of the case, and assists them in making the best possible choices for their particular situation.. Managing a state-of-the-art firm and keeping up with technology helps keep the firm efficient and growing.  With his “every client should feel like they are our most important client” attitude, it is easy to see why clients refer their friends and family to him.   Steven believes that leading by example is one of the basic foundations of good management.  His firm is an extension of his core beliefs and that basic guiding principle: “Do the Right Thing, Always.”    Down to earth and honest, the best way to evaluate his firm is to meet him through a no-charge consultation.

Stephen M. ("Steve") Hansen is a Tacoma-based business, real estate and litigation attorney.  For almost 30 years, he has represented clients in minor and complex business and real estate matters. He is also recognized as a leading attorney in representing individuals who have been injured in automobile collisions and has been named as class co-counsel in class action cases which have resulted in settlements totaling over $100 million for tens of thousands of class members.. Steve has practiced in the state and federal courts in Western Washington and other jurisdictions in the United States.  He is recognized for his experience, preparedness, loyalty, and compassionate approach to representing clients.  He strives to resolve disputes creatively through negotiations, arbitration, mediation or trial, when necessary, and his track record is evidence of his commitment to creative problem solving and fairness.. Although he tries to resolve disputes outside of the tensions of litigation, when necessary, Steve possesses the skills and experience from almost three decades of practice to fully represent the rights and interests of his clients in the courtroom.. Along with his strong commitment to his clients, Steve is also committed to the Tacoma community in which he lives and works. He has served on local boards of directors and has been actively involved in civic, professional and legal associations and groups.

Sean P. Wickens, has been practicing law in Western Washington for over 17 years.  During that time he has developed a reputation as an aggressive, innovative and skilled attorney who cares deeply for his clients and works tirelessly to protect their rights and interests.. Growing up on a family owned ranch in the State of Montana Sean learned the value of hard work and commitment, and he brings this strong work ethic and sense of duty to every case that he handles and every client that he represents.  Through his hard work and commitment to the interests of his clients, Sean has repeatedly obtained exceptional results on behalf of those clients in both State and Federal Courts and helped create legal precedent which has shaped the past, present, and future of litigation in the State of Washington.  The positive rulings which Sean has obtained in his representation of clients before the Appeals Courts and Supreme Court of the State of Washington continue to affect all residents of the State of Washington to this day.. Where other attorneys have told clients that they cannot win, Sean has stood shoulder to shoulder with those same clients fighting to successfully protect their rights and interests and helping them find the path to a successful outcome for themselves, their families and their loved ones. His passion and determination in the representation of his clients has earned him the respect and appreciation of those within the legal community.. When he is not working to protect his clients' interests, Sean is a devoted father of three who spends endless hours coaching youth sports and who donates generously of his time, efforts, and talents to various programs benefitting children.

My name is Frank Ladenburg. I have been practicing in Tacoma since graduating law school in 1974. I have been married for over 40 years and have six kids and eleven grandkids. I've represented many clients throughout western Washington over the past 41 years years. I represent injured people in many circumstances, including auto accidents, defective products, falls, construction site injuries, bicycle collisions, and pedstrian collisions.

Liandra obtained her college degree from Florida State University in 2003 with a B.S. in Psychology. After graduation, Liandra started her career as an insurance adjuster. It was during this period that she had the chance to communicate with many lawyers whose expertise in personal injury and insurance defense sparked her own interest. Shortly thereafter, Liandra attended Emory University School of Law where she graduated in 2007.. During her legal profession, Liandra has worked as defense counsel for two of the biggest insurance carriers in the country. This experience, combined with her work as an adjuster, furnishes her with a wide comprehension of the arguments and strategies normally utilized by insurance agencies when handling an injury claim. This skillset sets her apart from other attorneys and allows her to knowledgably serve her clients.. In her available time Liandra appreciates climbing and kayaking and being outdoors. She also frequently volunteers with the Humane Society and routinely fosters young animals in need.

Lara Herrmann, a third-generation trial lawyer, zealously represents victims of aviation disasters, wrongful death, medical malpractice and other cases of personal injury. Martindale-Hubbell recently acknowledged Lara for her 20 years of service. As owner and CEO of Herrmann Law Group, she cares deeply about HLG clients.. Currently, Lara is advocating for victim families in the two crashes of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in Indonesia and Ethiopia. In June of 2019, Lara and her father Charles Herrmann were invited to speak at an international aviiton law symposium at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. Their talk included information for victim families in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.. Working with the team at HLG, Lara also represents victims from the Amtrak Cascades passenger train that derailed in Du Pont, Washington, students from the University of Washington marching band who were injured when their school bus overturned, and victims of vaping. HLG filed the first vaping lawsuit in Washington State.. Lara, a “Super Lawyer,” earned “Rising Star” status three times in Washington Law & Politics. She was also named one of the Top 100 trial lawyers in the United States by National Trial Lawyers and one of the top 500 consumer lawyers by Law Dragon magazine. She focuses on fast results and just compensation for her clients, whether they were injured in a mass casualty disaster or an auto accident. On every case, she is committed to the care clients deserve.. Lara has won millions of dollars in compensation for HLG clients. She had advocated for injured and deceased victims in some of the world’s most tragic mass-casualty disasters, including the mid-air explosion of China Airlines CI 611, the crash of China Air flight CA 129 in Korea, and the crash landing of Asiana Air 214 in San Francisco. You read more about these aviation disasters in the firm record.. Along with Charles Herrmann and civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Lara represented the parents of Antonio Zambrano Montes who was shot and killed by police officers in Pasco, Washington in an excessive use of force case.. Recently, Lara and HLG won more than nine million dollars for their clients in the “Ride the Ducks” case where a tour vehicle collided with a bus in Seattle, Washington.. A trial lawyer in the tradition of her father and grandfather, Lara is driven by the values of her family. Her grandfather, former Washington State Senator and Insurance Commissioner Karl Herrmann, was a strong advocate for those who needed justice, Lara is proud to continue the family tradition of advocating for the injured.. Lara has made it a priority to volunteer her time to causes that promote the best of the legal world. To this end, Lara created the Seattle University School of Law Woman of the Year Award to honor outstanding women in the legal field, served as a leader in Washington Women Lawyers, and taught trial skills at the Trial Advocacy Program for Louisiana State University Law School.. Lara lives in Tacoma, Washington with her two children, Amelia and John. In her free time, she enjoys staying active and creative outlets. She plays tennis, ballroom dances, and studies painting.

Jed Strong understands that accident injuries can be devastating to individuals and families, so he does everything in his power to ensure his clients recover every bit of compensation they deserve.. Before representing accident victims, Jed worked for GEICO insurance company as one of its in-house attorneys. Now, he’s determined to represent his community, armed with the knowledge of greedy insurance tactics and where lawyers often go wrong with their cases.

Injured victims and their loved ones are already dealing with enough as they get medical treatment for, and adjust their lives to, their injuries.  They should not have to worry about how their medical bills will be paid, how their lost wages will be covered, or how their pain and suffering will be fairly compensated.  For those who have lost a loved one due to another’s negligence, it can be especially difficult to manage all of these concerns.  Injured victims need an attorney who compassionately advocates for them and their cause.. As a trial attorney, I have the unique opportunity to assist injured people through this difficult time in their lives, offering my skills to help them obtain civil justice.  I like to be personally available to my clients, and I love the work that I do.  My clients have struggled with difficult challenges as the result of someone else’s negligence.  It can be very hard for them to accept that their lives have changed, sometimes forever, through no fault of their own.  Seeing their relief and satisfaction upon the successful resolution of their cases is truly rewarding, as it is sometimes the first step in moving on with the rest of their lives.

I was born and raised in the Tacoma area. After graduating from the University of Washington I attended law school at the Universtity of Puget Sound (Cum Laude). I was an associate editor of the law review.  While in law school I began to intern in a criminal defense firm. I enjoyed that work so much, I opened my own practice in 1997.  Since that time i have been proudly serving clients in serious injury cases and select criminal matters. I have tried cases in state, federal and military courts and throughout Washington.  I have also assisted clients in out of state matters.  Over the last 5 years the focus of my practice has been primarily on serious accident and injury cases.

I have been a lawyer since 1976 and a partner with Rush Hannula Harkins & Kyler since 1983. I handle all types of plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death cases,and in 2007 was rated by Washington Law and Politics as one of the top 40 plaintiff personal injury lawyers in Washington State. I welcome all inquiry calls.

I believe in fiercely advocating for my clients. With over 14 years of extensive experience in both insurance and personal injury law,I have been recognized by the legal community as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2013-2018 for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and A.M. Best Insurance Attorney. I understand that all client claims matter, large or small.  Being injured is a difficult time in ones life and I am honored to help people and their family through that difficult time.. I earned my bachelor degree from the University of Washington and my law degree from Seattle University School of Law. I am admitted to practice in the States of Washington and Oregon, as well as U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.. I have authored study reference material and presented at three different National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminars pertaining to Subrogation Basics, Liability Medicare Set Asides and Medicare Advantage Plans (part C) Liens, and most recently Affordable Care Act: Impact on Injury

Erik Ladenburg has dedicated his career to helping victims of injustice and injuries. He opened his own law firm in 2001 and has been successfully representing people in who have been injured in auto collisions, medical negligence, worksite negligence, and many other areas. Erik is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and has twice been listed as a Rising Star by Washington Law and Politics.

David K. Barrett is a Partner in the South Sound Offices of GLP Attorneys.. Dave comes from a family of lawyers and legal scholars, which served as an early inspiration for him to continue their tradition of excellence. After completing his undergraduate degree in Law & Society at the University of California, David taught school, for a short time, before beginning his legal studies at Valparaiso University School of Law. While in law school, David clerked for the Honorable Judge Julia Jent of the Porter County Superior Court in Valparaiso, Indiana.. Upon receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2002, Mr. Barrett relocated to the Pacific Northwest to begin his legal career in private practice with a mid-size Seattle law firm that was engaged primarily with personal injury, immigration, family law, and criminal defense matters. In 2008, David accepted a position as Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Coroner for Kittitas County.. David Barrett joined GLP Attorneys in 2011 and has since focused his practice entirely on representing the injured. He also regularly assists health care providers in medical lien matters and is a frequent speaker at seminars for health care providers sponsored by GLP Attorneys.

Experienced Car Accidents attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Car Accidents attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Car Accidents attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced Car Accidents attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.