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Lisa offers a high level of litigation experience, integrity, and competency. She is a compassionate and committed attorney, who has gained a great deal of respect from both her clients and her colleagues. She and her staff are committed to providing results for their clients. From their first visit, client leave her office well represented and with a thorough understanding of the claims process. Her commitment to this area of the law has been steadfast for almost a decade.
Her exposure to all aspects of personal injury litigation is bi-coastal. She is licensed and has litigated personal injury cases in Washington, Maryland and the District of Columbia.
As a seasoned trial attorney for injured people, Lisa has represented hundreds of clients for auto injuries, wrongful death claims, pedestrian, dog bite, construction and premises liability cases in jury trials, bench trials, motions, mediations, and arbitrations.
Since graduating cum laude from the honors college of St. Mary’s College in Maryland, where she competed nationally on the speech team, Lisa has brought her lawyer’s eye and strong communication skills to her varied pursuits. Combining work, a desire to help people, and travel, she was privileged in the past to work with the Human Rights Committee in
Cape Town, South Africa just after Apartheid was abolished and with the Legal Aid Society in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lisa has shared her strengths in law and communication as a public speaking educator and coach on the college level, with inner city kids, and also through local seminars with organizations like the American Women in Science (AWIS) and the Jubilee House. Lisa earned the distinction as one of the highest-ranked adjunct faculty in the Communications department, as measured by student evaluations – ranking in the top 10% every semester. These activities enrich her connection with the community and also honor her passion for giving back to the community.
EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________________
University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD
Juris Doctor, May 2000
GPA: 3.2
Honors: Order of the Barrister
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, Maryland
B.S. Mathematics/Political Science, May 1997
GPA: 3.5
Honors: Cum Laude
ACCOMPLISHMENTS______________________________________________________________________
V.P. of Civic Events, KCWWL, 2008
Completed Portland Marathon, October 2007
Completed NITA 10-day training in Trial Advocacy Skills, June 2004
Attorney Coach, Bladensburg H.S. Mock Trial Team, 2004 – present
Attorney Coach, Frederick H.S. Mock Trial Team, 2000 – 2004
Member of MD School of Law’s National Trial Team, 1999 & 2000
Ranked in the top 20 in the United States in dramatic duo in 1996
Qualified for the national speech competition 1991-1996
MEMBERSHIPS____________________________________________________________________________
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Association for Justice
Member, King County Bar Association
Member, King County Washington Women Lawyers
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Posted by Teresa | September 09, 2009 | Personal Injury
LISA VOSO client testimonial
Lisa Voso is the most amazing attorney I have ever met (including my previous years of experience working as a legal secretary), and does not know the meaning of the words "no" or "can't". Lisa Voso was the answer to my prayers, settling my accident claim against all odds for a fair and just six ...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2009 | Personal Injury
The Very Best In Washington
My wife and I first became clients of Lisa Voso when my wife was in a serious auto accident that required spine surgery. We had retained another attorney who was not performing to our satisfaction. To say Lisa was different is an understatement. She came to our home, got us all on the same page and n...
"Lisa Voso is a a remarkable person. She is a talented and competent attorney, public speaker and business person. She has a winning personality that clients appreciate - no stuffy lawyers here - and as a fellow attorney is generous with her time and resources."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lisa is a skilled personal injury attorney and asset to our legal community."
"Lisa is hard working, knowledgable and aggressive in protecting the rights of her clients. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"It's hard to know where to start when endorsing Lisa Voso. She is incredibly sharp, meticulously organized and extraordinarily committed to her clients. She is totally dedicated to her work and puts her heart and soul into all of her cases. She has a great legal mind and a depth of knowledge that is second to none. I have recommended her to close friends in need of help with personal injury cases, and will continue to do so in the future. If I were in need of an attorney in a personal injury matter, I wouldn't hesitate to hire her myself."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. You will not find an attorney more focussed on her clients or more driven to achieve results that Lisa Voso. Lisa simply has exceptional ability and uncommon client focus. Lisa knows the law, knows the system, and remains steadfast in her resolve to secure justice for her clients. You will not find a more professional or effective attorney."
"Lisa is an amazing woman and attorney. She is utterly thorough and "on top of it." It has been a pleasure to work with such a superb, competent mentor."
"Lisa is a hard working, dedicated attorney who has a deep passion for her craft. She is aggressive, focused and resourceful. She thoroughly and effectively prepares her cases, and gets the absolute best results for her clients. Lisa is one who goes the extra mile. "
"Lisa is an extremely bright individual. She is an aggressive advocate and has a keen ability to focus on the specific needs of her clients. I have had the pleasure of being her colleague for the past 6 months and continue to be impressed with her candor, strength, and ability to handle any task, regardless of whether or not it falls under the umbrella of Personal Injury law. She is not only incredibly driven and aggressive in her pursuit of a good settlement for her clients, but also possesses compassion for her clients."
Business lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Education Service Award, Kent Chamber
2010
40 Under 40, Business Examiner
2000
Order of the Barristers, University of Maryland School of Law
2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Green River Community College
2010 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Hardwick & Pendergast
2009 - 2010
, The Law Office of Lisa Voso
2007 - 2009
Managing Attorney, Bradley Johnson Attorneys
2003 - 2006
Adjunct Professor, Howard Community College
2001 - 2007
, Joseph, Greenwald, & Laake, PA
2000 - 2001
Adjunct Professor, Frederick Community College
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Fredrick County Circuit Court
1999 - 1999
, Human Rights Committee
1999 - 1999
, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2009 - 2011
Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)Board Member
2009 - 2012
Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise
2007 - 2009
King County Bar AssociationMember
2014
MA - Masters
2004
2000
Juris Doctrate
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
Setting the Tone for Effective Client Relations
2011
Interview Skills Training
2011
A Workshop in Articulate Presentation
2011
Communicating Between The Generations
2011
The Art of Making a Great First Impression
2010
5 Minute Marketing
2009
2009
Presentation skills training
2011
2009
2009
2009
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