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Biography
Jason Epstein has been dedicated to representing injured people since his first law firm position in 1999. A Seattle native, Jason received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Southern California in 1995, and his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 2001.
Jason is a member of the American Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine for four straight years (2014-2018) – an award given out to the top 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40 in the state. He was recently named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington State by the National Trial Lawyers, which is an award given to attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership in their respective state. Jason has also completed a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University and the Trial Advocacy Skills program through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Additionally, Jason has been a frequent speaker to other attorneys on a variety of topics, and he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University School of Law, where he teaches and mentors the next generation of legal professionals.
Jason has authored many books, including:
The Truth About Washington Auto Accidents
The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents
The Shocking Truth About Lawyer Advertising
I Didn't Get Paid: An Employee's Guide to Washington Wage Claims
In Case of Death: Straight Talk on Wrongful Death
Personalized attention. Experienced Attorney. Aggressive Representation in all Personal Injury Cases
Helping Victims of Car Accidents & Other Serious Injuries Get the Compensation They Deserve. Call fo
15 years of experience in Personal Injury Law. No Fees unless we win!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Life Insurance
25%
Litigation
25%
Personal Injury
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2016 2011
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
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Jason Garrett Epstein's Reviews
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Posted by Jay | December 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Premier Law Group is go to personal injury firm in Bellevue
Jason Epstein is a fantastic resource. Jason is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to delivering excellent results. What really sets Jason apart is his attention to detail and his ability to explain complex issues in a way that’s easy to understand. He’s thoughtful, strategic, ...
Posted by Michelle | December 15, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Top Tier Injury Attorney
Jason is a great attorney who I have turned to consult with on injury cases. He is professional, responsive, knows his stuff, and delivers great outcomes. Anyone would do well to have him on their side.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great firm
I had the opportunity to speak with attorney Jason Epstein and I was shocked at how open and honest this firm was. He took the time to speak with me in great length no matter how many questions I had. He was positive and never made me feel like I was wasting his time. I really appreciate everything t...
Posted by Alan | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you!
Jason and the staff were all so helpful, I could really tell they wanted to get me the best results for my case. Thank you Jason for everything! I wish I had contacted you before I wasted my time with the other firm in downtown Seattle. You’re in good hands with Jason!!
Posted by CJ | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Super Advocate - Motorcycle Injury
My husband was badly injured on his Harley by an underinsured motorist. The medical bills for his emergency, reconstructive surgery quickly out-stripped the coverage limits on our policy. We couldn't get any answers from the other driver's insurance, despite him admitting he was at fault. Jason me...
Jason Garrett Epstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jason is an exceptional attorney and a trusted advisor in all car accident, motorcycle accident, personal injury and wrongful death matters. I endorse him for his work ethic, depth of knowledge and history of great service to his clients."
"I endorse Jason. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. If you have been hurt in an accident, you need to have a formidable advocate on your side. You need to have someone that not only understands insurance carrier's tactics, but also an attorney that can provide you and your family with the compassion that you need during this most difficult time. Mr. Epstein is excellent at what he does."
"As a former coworker of Jason Epstein practicing in the same firm, I found him to be one of the hardest working attorneys I have had the opportunity to know. He cares for his clients and makes sure they are made whole."
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"Mr. Epstein's knowledge and expertise is evident by his numerous thoughtful, helpful and accurate Avvo answers. I endorse and recommend this attorney, without reservation."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known Jason for over a decade and he has been extremely helpful to me and my practice by consulting on many personal injury cases. In addition, Jason is very generous with his time and is always available to assist when needed. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Jason and studying with him at the Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, WY. He is one of the finest, most caring, and compassionate attorneys I've met, and he is extremely skilled at what he does. He know how to tackle your legal problem, and the opposition, to achieve justice for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Epstein."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"Smart, savvy and caring ... I highly endorse Jason!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer.Jason is an aggressive, highly intelligent attorney who has his clients' best interests on the top of his mind at all times. He is an excellent attorney who can get results."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a zealous advocate for his clients who does not hesitate to draw on all available resources to win the case. Mr. Epstein has prevailed in cases other attorneys would have given up on."
"Jason and his two partners are simply the best at what they do. If I was injured in the State of Washington my first phone call would be to Jason. He will make sure that you get the compensation and treatment that you deserve."
"Jason is anexperienced attorney with a breadth of knowledge. He is a reliable and dependable source of information and an honest broker when it comes to evaluating your claim. I learn something valuable from him every day and am privileged to work with him."
"Based on my experiences with Jason, I can attest to his exceptional dedication and commitment to his representation of injured individuals. If you are faced with a serious injury, Jason is one of the few exceptional attorneys that you should speak to."
"I have practice law for almost 30 years. Over these 30 years I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many in my profession. I feel confident in saying that Washington Injury Lawyer Jason Epstein is the attorney to call if you or a family member has suffered a catastrophic injury as a result of another’s negligence in the state of Washington. The law can be complex and insurance companies are motivated only by profit at your expense. Jason’s firm puts the client first and has dedicated their practice to achieving justice on behalf of his clients. Injury victims are well served to put this dedicated team of professionals in their corner at what can be a very difficult time."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers
2024
Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
2024 AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2023, IE Magazine
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2023
Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Winner of the Gamechanger Global Awards, Gamechanger
2023
Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
2022 AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Personal Injury Lawyer Of The Years, ACQ Law Awards
2020
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
AV Rating: Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Washington, Best of the Best Attorneys
2019
AV Rating: Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2019
Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, America's Top 100
2019
America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100
2019
Personal Injury Law Firm Of The Year, ACQ Law Awards
2019
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2019
Personal Injury Lawyer Of The Years, ACQ Law Awards
2019
Top 1% Attorneys in America, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2019
America's Top 100 Attorneys, ASLA
2018
US Client Care Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Law Award
2018
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers in Washington, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
10 Best Personal injury Attorney in Washington, AOPIA
2018
TOP 10 Attorney in Washington for Personal Injury, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Best Car Accident Attorneys in Seattle, Expertise
2018
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyer
2018
Top 1% America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2018
AV Rating: Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbel
2018
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Washington State, ASLA
2017
Super Lawyer in WA, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best Personal Injury Attorney in WA, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer in WA, Super Lawyer
2017
Top 10 Attorney in WA, NAOPIA
2017
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society for Legal Advocates ASLA
2016
US Client Care Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Global Awards
2016
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
AV - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law, ACQ Global Awards
2016
US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Employment Law, ACQ Global Awards
2016
US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Law, ACQ Global Awards
2016
US Leading Regional Law Firm of the Year in Personal Injury Law, ACQ Global Awards
2016
Top 1% America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2016
People love us on Yelp, Yelp
2015
Top 100, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
AV - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
AV - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
AV - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
AV - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale Hubbell
2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2011
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice
2011
AV Rating - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2010
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice
2010
AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbell
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics
2009
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2009
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics
2008
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School Of Law
2010 - Present
Critical Trial Skills for Legal Services Attorneys, American Bar Association
2009 - Present
Founder and President, Teens Against Distracted Driving
2009 - Present
Founder, Straight Talk Law
2009 - Present
Settlement Guardian Ad Litem Registry Member, King County Superior Court
2007 - Present
Panel MAR Arbitrator, Snohomish County Superior Court
2007 - Present
Panel MAR Arbitrator, Pierce County Superior Court
2007 - Present
Panel MAR Arbitrator, King County Superior Court
2007 - Present
Partner, Premier Law Group, PLLC
2007 - Present
Student Trial Advocacy Competition Judge, American Association for Justice
2007 - Present
Moot Court Board Judge, Seattle University School of Law
1900 - Present
Partner, Premier Law Group, PLLC
2008 - 2008
Student Trial Advocacy Competition Judge, American Association for Justice
2006 - 2007
Associate, Graham Lundberg & Peschel
2004 - 2006
Associate, Wiener and Lambka
2002 - 2004
Associate, Law Office of Robert Kornfeld
2001 - 2002
Owner, Law Office of Jason G. Epstein
1999 - 2001
Intern, Law Office of Douglas J. Schiffer
Associations
2007 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard Member - Trial News
2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2015 - 2017
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard of Directors
2008 - 2009
Washington State Association for JusticeMembership Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe v. Area Church
$295,000 Mediated Settlement
Jane Doe v. UIM Insurer
1.025 million dollar settlement
John Doe v. Drunk Driver
1.06 Million Dollar settlement reached
Education
2009
Trial Lawyers College
Certificate
2009
Trial Lawyers College
Graduate
2008
King County Superior Court
Guardian Ad Litem Training
2007
Trial Lawyers College
Certificate
2002
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Certificate
2002
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Certificate
2001
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law
Certificate
1996
University of Southern California
BA
1995
University of Southern California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
TAF Academy
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
Whidbey Island High School
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
West Chehalis High School
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
West Chehalis High School
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
West Auburn High School
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
Todd Beamer High School
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
Q13 Fox News
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2012
Bonney Lake High School
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2011
Student Assembly
Teens Against Distracted Driving
2011
New Member Brownbag
Small Firm Practice
2011
Electronic Toolbox
There's An App For That
2011
Annual Convention
Guerilla Internet Marketing: What You Can Do Right Now For Free* (*or, Not Too Much Money)
2010
Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish
Trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case
2010
Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish
Personal Injury Settlements
2009
WSAJ 'How To' CLE
The good, the bad, and the ugly of Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites
2009
Wrongful Death Claims: The Critical Role of the Probate Attorney
An Overview of Insurance Coverage Often Available in Auto Accident Wrongful Death Claims
2009
Litigation Basics
Depositions: Not Just a Great Place to Take a Nap
2008
Personal Injury Cases: Calculating and Proving Damages
Take Stock of Lessons from Recent Court Cases
2008
Learning the Evidence Dance
Checklist for a 1st Trial: What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me About Evidence
2007
Transitions: Merging Your Legal Practice with Case Management Software
How Case Management Software Can Save Your Day
2007
Personal Injury Cases: Calculating and Proving Damages
Identify and deal with common ethical problems
Publications
2014
Premier Law Group
Pedestrian Survival Guide
2014
Premier Law Group
Child Safety in the Car and on the Road
2014
Premier Law Group
Brain Injuries in Children
2014
Premier Law Group
Justice for the Bicyclist
2013
Premier Law Group
Settling Your Property Damage Claim
2013
Premier Law Group
Special Report: Independent Medical Exams
2011
Washington State Association for Justice
Guerilla Internet Marketing: What You Can Do Right Now For Free* (*or, Not Too Much Money)
2011
Washington State Association for Justice
There's An App For That
2011
Celebrity Press
The Next Big Thing
2010
Straight Talk Law
In Case of Death: Straight Talk on Washington Wrongful Death
2010
National Business Institute Seminar
Trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case
2009
Straight Talk Law
The Shocking Truth About Lawyer Advertising
2009
Straight Talk Law
The Truth About Buying Washington Auto Insurance
2009
Straight Talk Law
The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents
2009
Straight Talk Law
The Truth About Washington Auto Accidents
2009
Wrongful Death Claims: The Critical Role of the Probate Attorney, Washington State Bar Association
An Overview of Insurance Coverage Often Available in Auto Accident Wrongful Death Claims
2009
WSAJ 'How To' CLE
The good, the bad, and the ugly of Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites
2009
Litigation Basics: Washington State Association for Justice
Depositions: Not Just a Great Place to Take a Nap
2008
2008
2008
2008
National Business Institute - Personal Injury Cases Continuing Legal Education
Take Stock of Lessons From Recent Court Cases
2008
2008
2008
2007
National Business Institute - Personal Injury Cases Continuing Legal Education
Identify and Deal With Common Ethical Problems
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What if the person driver the car that got rear ended had a suspended license ?? Would he be automatically at fault
03 Sep 2018
Q&A
I was rear ended by a drunk driver, should I retain a lawyer?
19 May 2012
Q&A
Are there personal injury attorneys in Washington with the pay structure of one third net ?
27 Dec 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
First-Party and Third-Party Auto Insurance in Washington State
30 Apr 2008
Legal Guide
When to Settle a Personal Injury Case in Washington State
29 Apr 2008
Legal Guide
What to Do at the Scene of a Washington State Auto Accident
29 Apr 2008