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Viivi Marie Vanderslice
also known as Viivi M. Vanderslice
About Viivi
Biography
Viivi is a former insurance defense attorney. For eight years, she experienced first hand the unfair advantage insurance companies have over individuals. She knows that only through aggressive and skilled representation will an individual obtain fair compensation. In 2007, Viivi left insurance defense litigation and chose to dedicate herself solely to representing individuals who have been injured. Her compassion for her clients and dedication to obtain justice for her clients is her number one priority.
Viivi Vanderslice graduated from the University of Washington in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Minor in History. Viivi obtained her law degree from California Western School of Law in 1999 graduating in the top 8% of her class. She received the American Jurisprudence Award (highest final grade in the class) for Torts, Contracts, and Advanced Civil Litigation Practice and Procedure. Viivi is licensed to practice law in the states of Washington, Nevada and California.
During her time at California Western, she was an Executive Editor for the International Law Review and published author in the California Western Law Review. Also during this time, Viivi clerked at one of the largest plaintiff’s litigation firms in San Diego where she helped personal injury victims, including victims of medical malpractice, wrongful death and physical/sexual abuse obtain justice.
Viivi is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and Washington Association for Justice.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
27 years
27 years
27 years
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 26 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Bernard Law Group
Fax
900 Aurora Avenue North, Suite 100, Seattle, WA, 98109-4360
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Viivi Marie Vanderslice's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Case Results
Posted by mike | June 09, 2014 | Insurance
from a loser to a winner
actually.i recommend vivi v. alot as personal experience brought me to the bernard law firm. what seemed like a simple case became complcated by my insurance company.she is very knowable , caring and turned a loser into a winner.
Posted by Dawn | May 31, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Negotiator!
Viivi did an amazing job on my case! I am so pleased with the outcome. She is a tough negotiator and I felt as though she really cared about me and the outcome of my case. I would recommend Viivi to anyone needing a tough, competent, aggressive attorney! THANK YOU VIIVI!
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2013 | Construction & Development
Highly Recommend Viivi Vanderslice
We hired Viivi to help us with a complaint we had with the builder of our brand new constructed home. We were very pleased with the representation Viivi provided for us and got the builder to agree to pay for repairs we needed done.
Posted by Jessica | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Run away as fast as you can
Awful, horrible and never again! I was in a bad accident in 2018, the insurance company wanted releases signed within 13 hours. I knew something was right so I contacted Bernard Law Group. I should have done better research and more calling around. 2 years of treatment came to a referral for a p...
Viivi Marie Vanderslice's Lawyer Endorsements
"Viivi is a dedicated, skilled, attorney. I would never hesitate to hire her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Viivi is an aggressive and thoughtful advocate who works hard on behalf of her clients. She is a superb lawyer, who works hard for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Viivi is an experienced trial lawyer and advocate of the injured. She has diverse experience in the personal injury field having a background in insurance defense and now representing those harmed by others. I was facing a tough expert witness and Viivi graciously shared the material she had accumulated on the individual. With her help I was able to obtain a great result for my client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Viivi's knowledge of all aspects of personal injury law enable her to achieve tremendous results for her clients. She is also a thoughtful and caring attorney, protecting all of her clients' legal rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Viivi is an outstanding and experienced attorney. Viivi is hard working and a tremendous advocate for her clients and I would recommend Viivi to anyone in injured in an accident."
"Viivi is smart, aggressive, and dedicated to getting the best results for her clients. Any injured person should be happy to have her as their attorney."
"Viivi Vanderslice is truly exceptional. I have known her professionally for several years now and have had the rare opportunity to both work alongside Ms. Vanderslice in large multi-party cases and more recently against her on a personal injury case. In all of my dealings with her, Ms. Vanderslice was always an extremely knowledgeable and hardworking attorney who fought hard for her clients. Her clients are lucky to have her as their attorney and I highly recommend her to anyone who has been injured."
"I previously worked with and have known Ms. Vanderslice since 2000. She is is both competent and confident. During the time we worked together, and afterward, I observed her work and was impressed by her attention to detail and quick understanding of factual and legal issues. I endorse her without reservation."
"I was an associate with Ms. Vanderslice in a litigation-intensive law firm. Ms. Vanderslice's case management, writing, and oral argument abilities were second to none. I absolutely endorse and recommend Ms. Vanderslice as an attorney."
"I have known Ms. Vanderslice for ten years and believe she is an excellent attorney. I have worked against her on cases and she is very professional. I have seen her in court on many occassions and found her to be quick on her feet. Ms. Vanderslice is an extremeley experienced litigator and I would recommend her to anyone in need of an aggressive and competent lawyers."
"I have worked with Ms. Vanderslice and can confirm that she is an excellent attorney capable of handling the most difficult of cases. I would trust her to handle my my case if I needed an attorney."
"Ms. Vanderslice is an excellent lawyer as well as highly ethical and professional. I am fully confident and secure in recommending her for litigation matters ranging from construction to personal injury."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a formidable opponent, a truly talented trial attorney. Her commitment and compassion for her clients shines through on each of her cases."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Member, State Bar of California
2013
Public Policy Chair, American Association of University Women
2013
Member, Washington State Association for Justice
2013
Member, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Member, State Bar of California
2012
Public Policy Chair, American Association of University Women
2012
Member, Washington State Association for Justice
2012
Member, Washington State Bar Association
2011
Member, State Bar of California
2011
Public Policy Chair, American Association of University Women
2011
Member, Washington State Association for Justice
2011
Member, Washington State Bar Association
1999
Worth Reading, National Law Journal
1999
Faculty Award, California Western School of Law
1998
America Jurisprudence Award - Civil Practice and Procedure, American Jurisprudence
1997
American Jurisprudence Award - Contracts, American Jurisprudence
1996
American Jurisprudence Award - Torts, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Bernard Law Group
1900 - Present
Associate, The Bernard Law Group
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Vanderslice Law Firm, P.S.
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
2000 - 2004
Attorney, Wingert Grebing Brubaker
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Schreck Morris
1999 - 1999
Legal Intern, United States Dept. of Justice
1998 - 1999
Legal Internal Intern, Thorsnes Bartolotta
Associations
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
UW Alumni AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Delta Delta Delta Alumni AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeCo-Chair Women of WSAJ
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1999 - Present
Nevada State BarMember
2007 - 2013
American Association of University WomenPublic Policy Chair
2004 - 2007
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
2004 - 2009
King County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2004
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1999
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$18,500,000
$5,000.000.00
Settled
Settled
Education
1999
Law
1999
JD
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Ethical and Legal Obligations to Insured when Insurer is Defending Under a Reservation of Rights
Publications
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
1998
Languages
English