Personal Injury lawyers in Washington Matthew Wurdeman to Michael Pozzi

Firm: Ellis, Li & McKinstry PLLC

1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1810 , Seattle , Washington 98101 Zip code: 98101

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Law Offices of Shahin Karim

520 Pike St Ste 1300 , Seattle , Washington 98101 Zip code: 98101

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: GLP Attorneys

2601 4th Ave, Floor 6 , Seattle , Washington 98121 Zip code: 98121

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Melissa Westberg is a Senior Associate Attorney in GLP Attorneys’ Seattle office.. Melissa is a Seattle-area native and has been dedicated to representing injured Plaintiffs since 2006. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University in 2006, having double-majored in Economics and Political Science, minored in Philosophy, and earning Distinction in Economics for original research. She was a four-year scholarship athlete and school record holder on Syracuse’s NCAA Division I swim team.. Upon graduating in 2006, Melissa returned to Seattle and started working for GLP Attorneys as a Legal Assistant, but quickly moved up the ranks as Paralegal and Legal Intern. Melissa earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2011, where she was a member of Washington State Association for Justice’s (WSAJ) law school chapter. In 2011, she was a recipient of one of few Women of WSAJ Bar Prep scholarships. In 2020, Melissa was selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 plaintiffs lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. She has been awarded the Rising Star Super Lawyers Award in 2021, which is awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Melissa is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Melissa dedicates her practice to motor vehicle and motorcycle collision claims, maritime accidents, dog bites, and construction injury cases.

Firm: Clement & Drotz PLLC

4205 148th Ave NE Ste 201 , Bellevue , Washington 98007 Zip code: 98007

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

1530 Eastlake Ave E , Seattle , Washington 98102 Zip code: 98102

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Here’s the Story…. You’ve been hurt.  Or someone in your family’s been hurt.  You’re looking for someone to help.  It’s important to hire someone who shares your values and is going to maximize the value of your case.. The Myers & Company page of our website tells you about how we run our business and handle our cases.  This tells you a little bit more about me.. It All Started With Soccer. I’m very competitive.  And I like hard work.  When I was growing up I devoted a tremendous amount of effort and energy into soccer.  I loved the “beautiful game.”  When I was 12 years old I juggled the soccer ball over 1,000 times without letting it touch the ground.. My competitive streak was fueled by my soccer coach, Bruce.  Bruce was Scottish.  He was probably the most competitive person I ever met.  Bruce was almost, but not quite, good enough to play professional soccer.  He was probably 30 when we met.  It was not unusual for him to slide tackle 11 or 12 year olds on the concrete playfield where we practiced when it was too muddy to train on the regular pitch.. The hard work and great coaching paid off.  I was recruited and ended up playing soccer at Stanford.  Even though I’ve continued playing at a high level (including a 2007 Over-40 National Championship with Seattle’s TA-2), success at this point is measured by friendships that started on the soccer field.. I’m looking forward to making the transition into coaching and taking my girls to the Sounders.  (We’re huge fans and couldn’t be more excited to have top level professional soccer back in Seattle).. Love and Marriage. I waited a long time to get married and have a family.  It has given me a new perspective on how an injury can affect the whole family.. At first it was just me, my wife Shera and our cats.  But then Juniper and Olivia joined us.. It’s cliché, but having kids changes everything.  Or, at the very least, puts a new spin on life.  They’re the focal point of just about every decision we make and just about everything we do.  They’re a source of constant delight.  And they’ve made me incredibly efficient—not a second’s wasted during the day.. Selectivity: A Key to Success. Over the first 20 years of my career I achieved a lot of professional success.  It’s a source of pride.  But more importantly, it’s given me the opportunity to be selective about the cases I take.. Selectivity ties directly into the “life ethic.”  I like working hard on good cases and for good clients.  It just so happens that those are the cases that are usually the most profitable.  (It’s important to hire an attorney that runs a profitable firm.  Attorneys who make money are in a position to make the best decisions about whether cases should settle or go to trial.  No reason to be shy…before hiring an attorney, ask him or her how much money they made last year).. It’s important to me to have enough time to spend with my family and do the things that – outside of the law – are really important to me.. One of those things is to ride my bike to work.  I’m fortunate that my route takes me through the Arboretum and along Interlaken Park.  On the way to work I have time to start thinking about my day and how I’m going to make money for our clients.  On the way home I can decompress and start thinking about what I’m going to do with the twins.. Skiing consumes the winter and spring.  During the past couple of years I’ve been doing a lot more slackcountry skiing.  Even though it’s more work, the sense of accomplishment (and untracked snow) are ample rewards.. Conflict and Resolution. There are few things I like more than conflict and resolution.  That’s probably why I decided to become a lawyer.. Hard work, creativity and aggression get cases resolved.  And resolving cases is really what we’re here to do for clients.  It’s how we add value.. Most of the time we resolve cases by settling them.  But, sometimes, there are disagreements that can’t be resolved without going to trial.. Trial is scary and exhilarating.  Conflicts get resolved at trial.  And there’s no bigger stage to display all the hard work that’s gone into preparing the case and, most importantly, for you to tell the jury about what happened and how it has affected you.. For me, the first day of trial is like standing at the top of a steep, rocky, exposed slope.  Basically a no-fall zone.  The stakes are high…but so is the potential reward.. On skis you push off, make a decisive pole plant and initiate your first turn.  Once you’re in the moment there’s nothing better.  The same thing’s true with trial.  I’m taut with nerves waiting to address the potential jurors on the first day of trial.  But once I stand up and introduce myself there’s nothing better.. When you hire a trial lawyer you need to pick someone who really likes going to trial and isn’t going to flinch when the chips are down.. Learning Something New. Maybe it’s part of the conflict and resolution mindset, but I’m not satisfied with the status quo.  This means that our house is almost always under a state of remodel and I’m constantly trying to improve the way we handle cases.. It also means that I’m always interested in trying new things.  Fortunately my wife is a tremendous sport (and usually endorses these exploits).. Wrap Up. That’s a lot about me.  I hope it helps.  If we end up working together I’m going to make you tell me everything about you.  That way, we’ll be even.  More importantly, it will help me tell your story and maximize the value of your case.

Firm: Bluhm Morgan PLLC

2620 RW Johnson Rd SW, Ste 200 , Tumwater , Washington 98512 Zip code: 98512

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I am a partner with Bluhm Morgan PLLC.  My law firm primarily represents Plaintiffs in serious accidents, from motor vehicle collisions to premises liability claims and construction site accidents.  Additionally, I continue to serve as defense counsel for a number of clients. before moving to Olympia in 2011, I served as senior legal counsel at Travelers Insurance as one of its “major case” attorneys, defending Travelers insureds in a variety of catastrophic claims from construction site accidents to wrongful death claims.. I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my daughter play volleyball.  I also enjoy hiking, fishing, and rooting for the Mariners and Seahawks.

Firm: Altman Law Offices

3817 6th Avenue , Tacoma , Washington 98406 Zip code: 98406

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

With over 20 years of experience, Michael understands that many people involved in an automobile accident don’t know where or how to begin the personal injury claim process. The day of the accident and the first few days after the accident are confusing and insurance companies do little to nothing to help the accident victims. In fact, often times insurance companies try to get victims to settle quickly and close their claim. This is NOT in your best interest.. Michael’s years of experience and success allow him to provide a personal approach where clients are able to talk directly to him about their case and have all of their questions answered by a top-rated attorney.. Michael and his staff are here to help immediately and assist in everything from the initial claim reporting, property damage repairs, and getting a great settlement for your injury claim. We advise clients of their rights and all applicable insurance policies and coverages that will help you during a difficult time in your life.. Michael prides himself in his client satisfaction and his years of specializing in auto accidents and dedicated service allows to bring your case to a favorable resolution. He has helped over 3,000 people successfully resolved over $50,000,000 in cases.

Firm: Law Office of Harld D. Carr PS

4239 Martin Way E , Olympia , Washington 98516 Zip code: 98516

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Michael began working at the Law Offices of Harold D. Carr in 2005 as a legal assistant and working with the technology at the firm.  After learning the ropes at the firm and seeing the way that they help people, he decided to go to law school in 2008.. Michael graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 2011 with his law degree and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution, then returned to the Law Offices of Harold D. Carr.  Michael now serves in his new role as a litigation lawyer who represents injured people to secure recovery from the insurance industry.

Firm: Merrick Law Firm

314 W. Galer St., Suite 101 , Seattle , Washington 98119 Zip code: 98119

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Bernard Law Group

900 Aurora Ave N Ste 100 , Seattle , Washington 98109 Zip code: 98109

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

3714 Greenville St , Bellingham , Washington 98226 Zip code: 98226

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I have practiced primarily plaintiffs' injury law in my 18-plus legal career.  I now am involved mainly in alternative dispute resolution and legal journalism.  I am editor of the Washington State Bar Association Bar News and write the Bar Beat column, which appears in print and online.

Firm: Le & Kittleson

135 Park Ave N , Renton , Washington 98057 Zip code: 98057

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Mike is a partner at Le & Kittleson where he focuses his practice on traumatic brain injury, premises liability, wrongful death, trucking collisions, and insurance bad faith. He has spent his career advocating for individuals who have been wronged by insurance companies and large corporations. He has helped his clients obtain several seven-figure verdicts, settlements, and awards for their injuries.. Mike is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list and a Super Lawyers Rising Star.. Mike grew up in rural Illinois and went to law school at the University of Washington. He has been practicing personal injury ever since.

Firm: Connelly Law Offices

2301 N 30th St , Tacoma , Washington 98403 Zip code: 98403

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

2015 E. 29th Ave. , Spokane , Washington 99203 Zip code: 99203

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

909 A St Ste 700 , Tacoma , Washington 98402 Zip code: 98402

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Bridge Law, P.C.

23607 Highway 99, Suite 3A , Edmonds , Washington 98026 Zip code: 98026

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Michael A Atkins PS

5400 California Ave SW Ste E , Seattle , Washington 98136 Zip code: 98136

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Fielding Law Group

Po Box 427 , Royal City , Washington 99357 Zip code: 99357

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Donchez Law Firm

8318 196TH ST SW Floor 1 , Edmonds , Washington 98026 Zip code: 98026

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

An associate attorney, Ms. Donchez is a 2013 graduate of Western Washington University with degrees in communication and political science. She went on to attend law school at Seattle University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude in 2016. While in law school Ms. Donchez published an article in the Gonzaga Law Review entitled “Unheard Victims: Extending Victim’s Rights to the Civil Commitment Proceedings of Sexually Violent Predators in Washington State.” Ms. Donchez also competed in the regional and national American Bar Association Mediation Competitions.. In her free time, Ms. Donchez enjoys boxing, traveling, and volunteering with University Beyond Bars, an organization that helps inmates at the Monroe Correctional Facility earn college degrees.

Po Box 2460 , Renton , Washington 98056 Zip code: 98056

Practice Areas: Personal Injury