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Kevin M. Hastings is a tenacious and talented attorney who has dedicated his life to helping those injured by the wrongful acts of others. Born and raised in a family of commercial fisherman, Kevin was inspired to become a lawyer when his uncle suffered catastrophic injury while fishing in the Bering Sea. His uncle’s injury has shaped many aspects of Kevin’s life, but perhaps most importantly, it has inspired him to fight tirelessly for his clients in the toughest of cases each and every day.. Kevin is a northwest native and currently lives in Tacoma. After graduating cum laude from Seattle University School of law, Kevin began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge C.C. Bridgewater and Judge Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Through his work at the court, Kevin gained valuable insight into the appellate process and honed fundamental lawyering skills. When his two-year clerkship ended, Kevin proudly joined PCVA and immediately began working for those who have been inured from the wrongful acts of others.. Since joining PCVA, Kevin has focused his practice on government liability, class actions, bad faith insurance law, wrongful death, civil rights, and catastrophic personal injury. He works in PCVA’s Tacoma office, but his practice extends into several Washington counties and federal court. Kevin works closely with Darrell Cochran, and together they have obtained several important results, including a recent $1.425 million dollar verdict against the Olympia School District in 2012. Kevin also fights for open government in a side practice that focuses on Washington’s Public Records Act, and he has a significant appellate practice where he uses his specialized skill set from his clerkship days to help shape Washington law for future clients.. Kevin is a member of the William Dwyer Inns of Court and the Robert J. Brian Inns of Court, organizations that are both committed to improving the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the legal profession. He also supports his alma matter by regularly sitting as a judge for Seattle University School of Law’s mock trial competitions. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys snowboarding, hunting big game, and back-country hiking.

Tamarae Cooney Leong is a Managing Partner at Cooney Law Offices, P.S.  She practices exclusively in the civil arena, focusing on Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death claims, with an emphasis on Auto Accidents.  She also oversees and directly manages the Estate Planning and Probate/Estate Administration department. Tamarae has been involved in the successful settlement of numerous injury cases since her early years with the firm as a legal intern, and working hand in hand with her father and now retired Founding Partner, James (Jim) Cooney. In addition to injury cases, she provides Estate Planning drafting and consultation services; and is familiar with a wide variety of Estate Administration issues both in probate or otherwise.. -----------------------. As a  resident of Spokane since childhood, I feel a strong connection to the community.  I currently live on the South Hill but grew up on File Mile Praire and so have an appreciation for all aspects of the Spokane area.  In the summer months I enjoy spending time with my family in Manito Park, along the Centennial trail, or at a nearby lake.  During the fall and winter, I'm sure to carve out time to cheer on the ZAGS!

After working two years with the Spokane City Public Defenders I moved to Idaho Falls to practice Civil and Criminal Litigation. I enjoy going to court, and promote passionate representation for my clients. I have helped many institutional and individual clients with Civil and Criminal issues.. I graduated from University of Idaho Law School. While in law school, I took part in McNichols Moot Court competition and argued for the University of Idaho at the Bankruptcy Moot Court competition in New York. I was also involved in the Tax Clinic for the University of Idaho. While in school, I worked for a law firm in Pullman, WA.. I love the outdoors and enjoy biking, swimming, hiking, soccer, and generally spending time with my family.

My practice concentrates on representing individuals with serious injuries, companies in business disputes, as well as businesses and individuals in employment matters.. I have represented clients in accidents involving death,quadriplegic injuries, brain injuries, etc. I have sued many manufacturers of defective products. I work closely with my clients to understand their specific needs and to resolve their cases based on those needs.. I have represented clients wronged in various business transactions, including breach of contract, construction, buy/sell agreements, etc.. I have also represented clients regarding the enforcement of non-compete agreements, overtime law, unpaid wages, sexual harassment and discrimination.

Kathleen Paukert practices law in Washington and Idaho and is committed to providing outstanding, compassionate and timely representation to her clients. Kathleen has obtained multi-million dollar results for her clients, and she frequently serves as an arbitrator and mediator. Her main practice areas include insurance, personal injury, disability and nursing home abuse and neglect. She has been rated as a Top Lawyer by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine yearly since 2008. To learn more about Kathleen, research her at www.AVVO.com, where she received a superb rating and see reviews submitted by clients.. Kathleen is the author of the book, The Fulfilled Lawyer: Create the Practice You Desire published by the American Bar Association. She consults with lawyers and law firms on improving their practice satisfaction personally and financially. Kathleen has developed a unique practice model for her firm and conducts seminars on the model.. To hear an interview with Kathleen Paukert about her book The Fulfilled Lawyer, go to this link here:

I am a life long Spokane resident with the exception of the four years I spent doing my undergraduate work in psychology at the University of Washington.  After UW I returned to Spokane and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Gonzaga University School of Law.. After law school, I joined the firm of Layman, Layman & Robinson, PLLP.  I have a diverse practice focusing on assisting those who have been seriously injured whether that be on the job, because of a product product defect, or in a car crash. My background in psychology has also directed my practice towards helping those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.  I also practice in other areas involving complex civil litigation including medical malpractice, construction law and employment law.. I love golf, the outdoors, and spending time with my incredible family.. If you have found yourself in need of legal advice to deal with an insurance company, the Department of Labor and Industries, or the after effects of a severe injury, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Steve Hansen received an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineerng and his  Juris Doctorate law degree from the University of Iowa.  His law degree was granted with "Highest Distinction" and "Order of the Coif" honors.. Steve was admitted to practice law in both Iowa and Washington.  He served two years as a Federal District Court Law Clerk for the Hon. Judge William T. Beeks following law school.. Steve regularly serves as an Arbitrator in state court proceedings and has been appointed Special Master in Federal District Court.  HIs practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury, construction law and real estate (with special focus on Homeowners and Condominium Association law).. Steve is a lifelong, avid University of Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Recognized as the 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Washington State Association for Justice, Ben Wells has earned a reputation for tenacity, honesty, and exceptional trial skill. Since starting his practice in 1989, Ben has continuously refined his approach, emphasizing genuine communication and personal connection with juries. His early challenges as an attorney taught him the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in representing clients—principles he integrates into every case. Ben believes that successful advocacy hinges on telling clients’ stories with sincerity and connecting on a human level. Over the years, he has been mentored by some of the nation’s most respected trial lawyers and prioritizes passing on that knowledge to younger attorneys. Ben’s honors include being named the 2014 Snohomish County Lawyer of the Year, and he is a proud graduate of the Trial Lawyers College and a featured legal speaker. Dedicated to his community and to upholding the highest ethical standards, Ben is committed to excellence, education, and achieving justice for those harmed by negligence.

William A. (Bill) Gilbert is a principle partner in the law firm Gilbert Law Firm, P.S. He is a trial lawyer whose practice emphasizes serious personal injury, wrongful death, employment law and civil rights litigation at the national and international levels. Mr. Gilbert has litigated complex cases across the United States, as well as in Canada and Central and South America. His litigation achievements include a $716 million jury verdict in a wrongful death action. Bill has a unique prospective of the law borne out of extensive life experience. Prior to attending law school, Bill served in the military, worked on large cattle ranches in his home state of Montana, guided hunters and fisherman in Montana and Alaska, skied professionally, supervised crews on construction projects and spent four years serving the community as a deputy sheriff. He has traveled the world extensively following his dreams and passion, exploring, socializing, fishing, hunting and trekking in some of the most remote places on the planet. Bill has experienced the joy of parenthood and high of personal and professional success as well as the daunting lows of personal tragedy and emotional and financial hardship.  His diverse background and wealth of life experience give him a unique prospective on the law and its application to a client's problems. This diversity has proven to be invaluable to the lawyers he works with and the clients he represents.

Christopher J. Brester is a Partner in the Wenatchee office of GLP Attorneys.. Chris received his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law in 2002 and has been an active member of the Washington State Bar Association since 2003. In 2020, he was accepted as a member on the Board of Directors for the Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services.. In 2002, Chris worked for Expeditors International, where he was a paralegal and senior claims administrator. In this position, he evaluated and resolved domestic and international litigation claims with insurers, carriers, and other attorneys. In 2003, Chris began his own successful law practice, where he handled personal injury, criminal defense, and family law matters. He later began working for a law firm in Bothell as a criminal defense attorney in 2012, where he negotiated daily with prosecutors and resolved many, many matters to his clients’ satisfaction.. Chris is highly skilled in all phases of case management and litigation, including courtroom procedures. He is 100% focused on client satisfaction, assuring that the people he represents are well-cared for during the litigation process.

If you want the best outcome, you need the best advocate. Immediately after an accident, it is imperative that you have experienced and aggressive representation. Don't take my word for it. The Insurance Research Council's (IRC) own study, “Auto Injuries: Claiming Behavior and Its Impact on Insurance Costs,” highlighted that 85% of dollars paid out in insurance settlement for bodily injury claims are paid to people who are represented by attorneys.. Whether it is a car accident or a dog bite, the hours and days following your injury can be critical to the outcome of your case and making sure you get the money you need for healing. The Witt Law Group attorneys are known for our experience and trusted for our success. Without the right counsel, the insurance companies can take advantage of you and get you to settle long before you know your injuries. Once you sign a Release, you don't get to revisit the claim even if you're upside down on your medical bills. Let us help you get the settlement you deserve and take the worry out of the process. We are here 7 days a week for injury victims and ready to help you.

I grew up on a produce farm in Washington where I learned the value of hard work and developed grit.  Later, I received my B.A. in Criminal Justice at Chapman University and then attended Seattle University School of Law. During law school I was the Vice President of In-house Competitions for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. I am honored to practice at West Sound Injury Law aka Sherrard McGonagle Tizzano & Lind on Bainbridge Island. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband, gardening, paddle-boarding, and playing with my dogs, Tasso and Roux.

Mr. Becker was the President of the Kitsap County Bar Association in 1998. He is an Eagle member of WSTLA (now called WSAJ), the Washington Trial Lawyers’ organization.  He twice chaired the WSTLA Kitsap Roundtable and was twice chosen by Washington Law and Politics as a Super Lawyer.  In 2009 and 2010 Mr. Becker was voted “Best Attorney” of South Kitsap by the readers of the Port Orchard Independent.  He is frequently chosen to mediate personal injury claims and was an inaugural member of the Kitsap County Superior Court’s Mediation Panel. He is also a Federal Court 39.1 mediator. He is frequently selected to arbitrate MAR and UIM matters. He has also served as a judge pro tempore in the local district and municipal courts for many years.. Mr. Becker’s has represented hundreds of individuals injured in car collisions.  He also has experience defending cases and understands how insurance compaines work. He is also known for his work on behalf of the plaintiffs in Trask v. Kitsap County, a case on behalf of a disabled inmate in the Kitsap County Jail that resulted in a multi- million dollar settlement against Kitsap County, and Kim K. and Gabrielle H. v. Harper and Church of South Colby, that resulted in the forfeiture of church property in a case involving significant child sexual abuse.

I am also admitted to practice in Montana and Alaska.

Eric is part of a dying breed of trial lawyers who tries civil and criminal cases with equal passion, sophistication, and success. Landmark cases include the creation of the constitutional right of intimate association in Washington State (Eric protected the rights of low income housing residents against oppressive “crime control” measures). Eric represented George Clinton, the iconic funk musician/artist in the largest copyright case in American history, and helped him keep his catalogue of work. Eric’s $91,000,000 verdict is the largest compensatory damages verdict for one person in Washington State history, and one of the largest ever in the United States.. With over 100 cases tried to a verdict, few lawyers can match Eric’s experience in court. With cases ranging from Murder to white collar crime, and medical malpractice to toxic fume cases, even fewer lawyers can match the breadth of experience in various fields of law. A student in the art of trying cases, Eric’s mentors are Paul Luvera, Gerry Spence and Rick Friedman. Eric has tried cases with Nick Rowley, and Bill Barton is a kindred spirit and close personal friend. Through these relationships, Eric is privy to the insights and thoughts of the greatest trial lawyers ever to walk the earth.