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Virginia L. DeCosta

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Car / Auto Accident
    23 years
  • 25% Discrimination
    22 years
  • 25% Sexual Harassment
    22 years
  • 5% Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect
    8 years

Contact Information

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

β€œThe Best Call I Ever Made!”

Posted by: a Employment client, 2007-06-24 over 4 years ago.

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
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5 star rating

β€œ100% Professional!”

Posted by: a Sexual Harassment client, 2007-06-12 over 4 years ago.

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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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


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), About 3 years ago
John William Fuhrman

This lawyer is superb!

Endorsement from lawyer: John Fuhrman , Puyallup (WA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Virginia L. DeCosta was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1989 01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at DeCosta Law Firm 1996–present
Attorney at Messina Bulzomi 1989–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 2007
One of the Top Lawyers in Seattle 2006
See all 6 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington Employment Lawyers Association 2000-present
Member National Employment Lawyers Association 1996-present
See all 10 association entries

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
See all 9 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Pertinent Washington Law Affecting Injured Workers Worker's Compensation Seminar 2007
Insurance Bad Faith - Five Things You Need to Know Insurance Bad Faith Seminar 2006
See all 16 speaking engagements