John-Paul Gustad

John-Paul Gustad

also known as JP

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 25 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Military Law ... +4 more

7815 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA

About John-Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 40%

I assist individuals in obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). I also assist Veterans in establishing Service Connected Compensation with the Veterans Administration (VA) and in obtaining increased ratings in Service Connected Compensation.

25 years | 5,000 cases

40%
Military Law 20%

We are accredited by the Bureau of Veterans Affairs(VA) to represent Veterans in obtaining Service Connected Compensation Claims and increases for their Service Connected Compensation from the VA.

16 years | 509 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Gustad Law Group represents people who have been injured or suffered the wrongful death of someone they love. You may have suffered a life-change injury or be dealing with the loss of a family member.

16 years | 101 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gustad Law Group

7815 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA, 98103

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1102 A St., Suite 300 #28, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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1312 N Monroe St Suite #229, Spokane, WA, 99201

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John-Paul Gustad's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

345 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 163 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Todd | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Result for Me

I was badly injured while riding my bicycle onto the Burke Gilman Trail in Seattle. The railroad tracks are depressed into the blacktop and are not clearly visible and there was no signage identifying this hazard. I went down hard on my bicycle and badly injured my knee, fractured my shoulder and nea...rly required a total shoulder replacement. I called J.P. Gustad at Gustad Law Group and explained what happened. Gustad never hesitated and got to work right away, identifying who was responsible for maintaining the tracks, as well as the trail, and he put forth a demand for my injuries. Gustad was responsive and efficient, and he kept me well informed. I was extremely happy with the settlement Gustad Law Group recovered for me and this far exceeded my expectations. I happily recommend Gustad Law Group to anyone who is injured by someone else’s negligence. Dr. Todd Edwards

Posted by Kira | December 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

A fantastic lawyer.

He went beyond and above going out of his way to get facts and records took his time explaining everything to me to the point where I could understand. He made me feel very welcoming and comfortable and so appreciate him calling me by my preferred name. Thank you so much foamazing

Posted by Brittney | December 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Fully favorable verdict!

Mr. Gustad was amazingly patient and stuck in there with me through my whole case. Everyone in his office was always very helpful and patient with any and all calls I made. It took a long time and a lot of hurry up and waiting, but we ended up getting a fully favorable verdict. I absolutely recommend... Gustad Law Office if you're looking for counsel!

Posted by Tom | December 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer

Best thing I could have done ,was to hire John. Gustad as my lawyer.He help me through the COVID epidemic. And my court appearance.

Posted by Douglas | September 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Veteran claims

Hired Gustad Law firm in 2016. Filed a claim for reduced pulmonary function due to burn pit exposure. The law firm won my case six years before the Pact Act became law in 2022. In 2018 filed a claim for an increased rating. Claim decision awarded in my favor. Gustad Law called me in 2019 after revie...wing almost 6,000 pages in my C file. Discussed an echocardiogram the VA performed in 2016. In the Findings: among the list was "mild pulmonary hypertension". Gustad Law was beneficial in filing this claim. VA denied the claim as "most likely due to non service connected COPD. Requested a Higher Level Review. Ultimately awarding a maximum rating. I highly recommend their Veteran services.

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John-Paul Gustad's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Brunstrom

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John-Paul is passionately committed to the effective representation of his clients; his success proves this. He is successful because he has the intellect to persuasively apply complex laws, rules, and regulations to differing and equally complex facts for each client; a skill every lawyer wants and John-Paul has. I endorse him and his work based on these skills and his honest compassion for his clients."

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Anne Kysar

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Gustad cares about his clients and is willing to stand up to Administrative Law Judges who are not following the law. I think that Mr. Gustad is a very good attorney and I endorse him."

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Deborah Nelson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"JP Gustad is an excellent lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He's also an ethical person you can trust. I've referred several people to JP and they've all been pleased with how they were treated - and I've been impressed with the results he has achieved for his clients, sometimes under difficult circumstances. He's smart, he's tenacious, and he's energetic. What more could you want?!"

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Joseph Koplin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JP is a consummate professional whom others (such as myself) routinely consult for advice. He is a tireless advocate for his clients. I strongly recommend JP for social security disability appeals."

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Joshua Bam

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"JP is an excellent attorney and runs a very competent firm. He really cares about the best interests of his clients and has helped 1000s of people get the best results in their SSDI and VA cases. Highly recommend."

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Benjamin Gichner

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked closely with Mr. Gustad. He cares about his clients and always has their best interests at heart. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel"

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Joseph Koplin

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joshua Bam

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Benjamin Gichner

Business lawyer

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Rosemary Schurman

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Eric Brunstrom

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Social Security Disability Leadership, Disability Awards National Top 500

2023

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Social Security Disability Leadership, Disability Awards National Top 500

2022

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

Alice Tweed Tuohy Scholarship, Alice Tweed Tuohy

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, Gustad Law Group

2002 - 2007

Associate, Social Security Disability Associates

Associations

2020 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2011 - Present

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

National Consumer Law Center

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Seattle King County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Garcia v. Island County

Case settlement of $2,750,000

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Education

1999

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Minnesota, Duluth

BFA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Social Security Disability: Best Practices and Overview of Procedure

SSDI & SSI: An Overview of the Programs

2015

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washington State Convention

Navigating the World of Public Benefits Programs SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare

2012

Stroke Survivor's Rehabilitation Forum

Medical Listings for Social Security Disability and Satisfying Disability After a CVA

2011

Pike Market Clinic Staff Meeting

Perfecting Chart Notes; The Practitioner’s Objective Observations vs. the Patient’s Subjective Reports

N/A

WMCMA Monthly Meeting

Navigating the Social Security Labyrinth; A How to Guide to Assist Your Patients

Languages

Spanish

English

Russian

Ukrainian

Activity

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