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Virginia L. DeCosta

Virginia L. DeCosta

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 45% Car / Auto Accident
    20 years
  • 25% Discrimination
    19 years
  • 25% Sexual Harassment
    19 years
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Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    519 S G St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Office: 253-761-●●●● - show
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“The Best Call I Ever Made!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-06-24 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had been trashed by an employer, my self-confidence was in ruins, and I didn't know where to turn. I finally gathered the courage to call Virginia... more
5 star rating

“100% Professional!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-06-12 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Virginia DeCosta is very friendly and outgoing. One of the first things that struck me about her was her "quick, intelligent, see-all, powerful... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Daniel R. Kyler

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Virginia in a number of contexts and she is excellent. Well prepared and a superior advocate for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Kyler , Tacoma (WA), 10 months ago
John William Fuhrman

This lawyer is superb!

Endorsement from lawyer: John Fuhrman , Puyallup (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 20 years since Virginia L. DeCosta was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Messina Bulzomi 1989–present
President at DeCosta Law Firm 1996–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Jurisdoctorate 1996
Chaminade University Psychology BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude 1985

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Washington Super Lawyers 2007 Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007
One of the Top Lawyers in Seattle Seattle Magazine 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association 1989–present
Member Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 1989–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Disability Discrimination: Two Branches of Government at Odds in How Much Protection Washington Citizens Have in the Workplace -- The Supreme Court v. The Legislature Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2007
Motions in Limine and Pretrial Motions Employment Handbook - Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association 2004
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Pertinent Washington Law Affecting Injured Workers Worker's Compensation Seminar 2007
Washington's Vulnerable Adult Statute Hot Topics in Tort 2006
See all 16 speaking engagements