James F. Gooding

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Personal Injury
    19 years
  • 20% Wrongful Death
  • 20% Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect
    19 years
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident
    19 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%), Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Jim brings to Graham Lundberg Peschel a background of aggressive, New York City trial lawyering. A native of Ballard, Jim originally began his practice with... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Confident, consistent and gets results!”

Posted by: Craig, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was involved in two collisions, just months apart, which in itself caused a lot of blame between the defendants while attempting to steer my case... more
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5 star rating

“James Gooding is a top notch attorney!”

Posted by: a Car Accident client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was in injured in a five car collision.  My car was totaled and I had a major whiplash.  I sought out a lawyer and found one.  He looked at my case... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Liza E. Burke

I have known Jim on a personal and professional basis since we were high school students. He has always been a standout in academic and professional... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Liza Burke , Seattle (WA), 9 months ago
Jennifer A. Bishop

Mr. Gooding was very well prepared for mediation, in which I represented another plaintiff with competing interests. As a result of his advocacy,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jennifer Bishop , Normandy Park (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since James F. Gooding was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1993 02/12/2012
New York Currently registered 2002 05/21/2011
Washington Active 1994 05/19/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Graham Lundberg Peschel 2010–present
Associate Attorney at Graham Lundberg Peschel 2007–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Golden Gate University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
University of California - Berkeley Philosophy BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2012
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist National Board of Legal Specialty Certification 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Nursing Home and Elder Abuse Section member Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) 2011-present
Admittee United States District Court for the Western District of Washington 2008-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Age Doesn't Matter: the Vulnerable Adult Statute in Practice Washington State Association for Justice 2011
Bicycle Safety and Litigation GLP Healthcare Newsletter 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Streamlining Litigation GLP Quarterly Meeting 2011
Trial Technique Moot Court Honor Society 2008
See all 4 speaking engagements