James J Holland

James J Holland

also known as Jim Holland

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Car accident Lawyer at Mercer Island, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

7900 Southeast 28th Street, Suite #505, Mercer Island, WA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Holland Law Group

7900 Southeast 28th Street, Suite #505, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

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James J Holland's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable and Realistic

Jim clearly presented our options for pursing our case, kept us abreast of the process and as the case proceeded, educated us on how the legal system works. He gave us good guidance for an outcome and clearly explained the process and timelines. I would highly recommend Jim as he is honest, realis...tic and very knowledgeable about malpractice law.

Posted by Jenny Zhang | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Physician in Car Wreck

I am a physician and was hurt in a car wreck. Jim Holland is an excellent personal injury lawyer who gave me candid and practical advice on how to best protect my legal rights. Jim understands the medicine underlying each of his clients' personal injury claims, and is a strong and persistent advoca...te. He and I spent countless hours on the phone discussing not only my case, but my life and any ways he could assist me. He is truly empathetic and fights for his clients out of genuine caring and kindness. I cannot speak highly enough of Jim's abilities in this area and those in real need of a great personal injury lawyer absolutely owe it to themselves and their families to meet with Jim first. I would certainly contact Jim with any needs in the future and would whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Ian | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Car Accident / Malpractice

I was seriously injured in a roll over car accident and had several previous lawyers who were unable to resolve my case and in fact lost my right to compensation. Jim took over the legal malpractice case and from the moment he got on board he finally got me to a doctor who was able to figure out wha...t was wrong with my shoulder (it had been years and nobody had been able to tell me what was going on), he also gave me a roadmap to my legal recovery. Jim skillfully worked my legal malpractice and automobile claims through the litigation process and produced an excellent result without having to go to trial. He cares deeply about his clients and his legal skill, ability, and judgment are beyond compare. Even more importantly, he’s a great human being and those with catastrophic injuries or who have lost loved ones would be lucky to have Jim Holland take their case. I cannot envision my most serious personal injury case in any more capable hands. - Ian L.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2011 | Partnership

Johnson Family Review ico James Holland Jr.

The purpose of this review is to highly commend James Holland and to enthusiastically endorse him as a prospective attorney for clients who need legal assistance and are inclined to employ his services. My wife and I worked with Mr. Holland and other associates to litigate a partnership lawsuit. ...It was a lengthy, arduous process which took over a year to resolve. During the course of this effort and in our interactions with Mr. Holland, we determined that he is an incredible attorney who has an engaging personality coupled with a full grasp of the law and the extraordinary ability to argue salient points of our case relative to the law. Without a doubt, the man is a decent human being and an awesome attorney. My wife and I were referred to his firm by others within the community. His firm and he were well regarded in the community, so we engaged him to solicit his help. From the start, it was readily apparent he knew the law. Moreover, his talent as a lawyer was manifested by his ability to align the material facts with the legal principles relevant to our case. Notwithstanding, application of the law and interaction with the court are just one aspect of being an outstanding attorney. Other traits are just as important and these relate to various personality and character traits. In this case, Mr. Holland is truly an outstanding attorney and, as stated above, a decent human being. When you engage him, you are readily put at ease by his charm and his definite concern for the welfare of his clients. Despite the circumstances, the abrasiveness of the opposing attorney and the testiness of others involved in the process, he kept his calm and was always looking out for his clients to ensure they were at ease and comfortable with the extraordinary process of litigating a lawsuit. Without a doubt, the entire process was painstaking and thus stressful for our family; consequently, he made sure the effort was affected in a manner to ensure we weren’t overwhelmed with the immense legalities and the challenging brashness of the opposing attorney. During the course of the process, it was readily apparent that Mr. Holland has an unparalleled work ethic. He worked tirelessly with others within his firm to ensure our case was properly developed and succinctly presented to the court. Along the way, he diligently worked with us to ensure the facts were properly presented and the means of doing so were ethical and above reproach. His honesty and ethical behavior are truly a credit to him. To us, Mr. Holland is an attorney’s attorney! He demonstrated that he was a competent officer of the court, a well grounded jurist and a compassionate human being. Thus my wife and I highly endorse Mr. Holland and recommend him for work with others who choose to employ him to be their legal representative.

Posted by Joseph | February 17, 2011 | Real Estate

Recommendation of Jim Holland

Jim Holland represented us in a contentious, politically visible real estate contracts case. Prior to this, we had no personal or professional experience with Jim. He was professional all times, knowledgeable of related cases which supported our position. He initially won a summary judgment which ...was a crucial point in the eventual outcome of this case. Throughout the trial he was extremely well prepared, including graphics to illustrate critical points. While this case was finally decided at the state appeals level, Jim's work and cooperation with our appeals attorney provided a sound basis for our eventually prevailing. The plaintiff appealed to the state Supreme Court and this action was denied. We were pleased with Jim's performance as our primary attorney. He did an excellent job with the 7 depositions and was able to point to discrepancies in testimony of 5 of these individuals versus their depositions. Our communication with Jim throughout this 4 year ordeal was open, honest, and current. He obviously felt personally invested in our case. Jim always advised us to be honest with our testimony. Based on our experience, we have no hesitation in recommending Jim Holland.

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James J Holland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gavin Skok

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jim is a skilled and highly ethical lawyer. I admire his work and endorse him."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Miller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of going to Willamette Law School with Jim Holland, and working with him at the prosecutors office prior to him working in private practice. Jim has great work ethic, a good moral compass, and compassion."

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Jeffrey Jones

Wrongful death lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is an extremely bright, talented and hard working advocate for his clients. He cares about and takes a personal interest in his clients and this is reflected in how hard he works to achieve justice on their behalf. I strongly endorse Jim."

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Mark O'Halloran

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim Holland has an undeniably sharp legal mind, allowing him to recognize issues and concepts ordinary attorneys fail to notice. His creativity and tenacity following up on those issues lead to impressive client results in some of the most difficult cases. To go along with his mastery of injury and insurance trial law, Jim is an outgoing and personable guy. His affable nature, backed by his outstanding credentials, make him an effective communicator of sound advice to clients, assertive demands to insurers, and convincing arguments to juries."

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Michael Rosato

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is an effective advocate and values client service. I refer cases to Jim without hesitation."

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Jay Bitseff

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a excellent attorney. He consistently demonstrates professionalism, intelligence and the highest integrity in his work."

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Stanley Barer

Litigation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is bright as can be, works hard and has great judgement. He is a strong and effective advocate and very creative. He will go the extra mile for a cliernt"

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Corey Parker

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Jim on several cases. Jim is an extremely bright person and has a rare blend of analytical and inter personal skills. He is always thoroughly well-prepared for all court hearings and provides a great work product as a legal writer and oral advocate. Jim's kindness and charisma coupled with his legal intelligence makes him an ideal attorney choice for anyone. I have personally witnessed many of his clients who were thorougly pleased with not only the final result, but also Jim's tireless devotion to answering his client's questions, giving them personal attention and putting them at ease about the process. I recommend this attorney wholeheartedly."

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Stefanie Dorn

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have very much enjoyed working with James on several cases. He is an incredibly dedicated and bright lawyer who really cares about his clients and goes the extra mile. He is a former King County Prosecutor, which I think is some of the best experience you can get, and I know that he has extensive trial experience. He has an amazing work ethic, and is great about keeping in touch with clients and responding to their questions quickly. Most importantly, he is really nice guy who has the ability to put people at ease and make them feel comfortable. Any client he represents will be in very good hands."

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Sims Weymuller

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Friend

"You may not know it from his kind, genial manner, but Jim Holland is a fierce litigator. I have known Jim well for a decade and I have never met a more passionate, competitive and competent advocate. He will fight for his clients every step of the way and has the talent and experience to get the job done right."

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Briteney Mercer

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Holland is a phenomenal attorney. Not only is he a dedicated and zealous advocate, he's truly a first class individual. He treats his clients, colleagues and adversaries with the utmost dignity and respect. He works hard for his clients and treats their injustices as if they were his own. I will continue to refer him my clients and friends in need the best personal injury representation. In a field that is truly overcrowded with lawyers whose only interest is to make money off the misfortune of others, Jim stands out as an excellent example of the best the legal profession has to offer."

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Philip deMaine

Personal injury lawyer

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Jennifer Miller

Government lawyer

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James Sorrels

Personal injury lawyer

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Sims Weymuller

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Jones

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Corey Parker

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Attorney, The Gosanko Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Hall & Holland Law Offices

2004 - 2006

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2002 - 2004

Associate, Perkins Coie LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice, CLE Committee

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Chairman - Eastside King County Roundtable

King County Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association

Washington State Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. State Farm

Plaintiff's verdict: $479,000

Grennan v. Allstate

Plaintiff's verdict: $505,204

16th Street Investors LLC v. Morrison, 153 Wn. App. 44 (2009)

Prevailed on all issues, saving client more than $500,000.

Johnson v. Lang

$2.4 million-dollar award at trial for client

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Education

2002

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Trial Stars

Obtaining large verdicts at trial

Publications

2012

Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) What I Learned In Trial, Part II

2011

Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) What I Learned In Trial

2002

39 Willamette Law Review 101 “‘Taking’ Another Look at IOLTA: Applying Loretto’s ‘Per Se’ Test to Government Exactions of Money”

Languages

English

Activity

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