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James D. Hailey

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Overview

Practice Areas

25% Personal Injury
33 years, 300 cases
25% Workers Compensation
33 years, 1,500 cases
25% Brain Injury
28 years, 200 cases
25% Car / Auto Accident
33 years, 300 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-40%)

Contact Information

500 Central Bldg

810 3rd Ave

Seattle, WA 98104

Office: 206-622-8000
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Languages Spoken

English

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I have been a successful litigator for more than30years. During those years, I've handled hundreds of hearings, arbitrations, and trials. This has given me... more

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“A Lawyer with a HEART”

Posted by: Teresa, 2010-11-11 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Absolutely the kindest, nicest lawyer out there. Outstanding at trial, very likable for a jury and for his clients. Extremely professional yet easy... more

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“Jim Hailey's a great Lawyer”

Posted by: a Medical Malpractice client, 2009-06-08 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Jim Hailey and co-council Kris Hauser have and are still handeling a medical malpractice for me. My personal and professional experience with them... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Janet Rice , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a very compassionate advocate for injured workers. He has a great legal mind, he is meticulous and detail oriented. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anne Kysar , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

34 years since James D. Hailey was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1977	01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Legal Clinic volunteer at El Centro de la Raza	2009–present
Shareholder at Schroeter, Goldmark & Bender, P.S.	1977–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1977
University of California, Los Angeles	International Studies	BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude	1974

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Public Justice Award	Washington State Trial Lawyers Association	1998
AV rating		1988

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	American Association for Justice	1985-present
Member	King County Bar Association	1977-present

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Portfolio

Cases

John Doe v. State

Outcome: $4 Million settlement with State of WA

John Doe v. Wilson

Outcome: $1.4 Million Trial Award for sexual assaults

Birklid v. Boeing

Outcome: Expanded rights of injured workers v. employers

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Comments and Research	Ecology Law Quarterly	1977

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
HIPAA Regulations	HIPAA	2003
Premises & Products Liability	Premises & Products Liability CLE	1998

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