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James F. Gooding
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Biography
Jim learned the practice of personal injury law from his father in Kent, Washington, where together they represented clients from all walks of life. During those years Jim gained respect for the problems and issues his clients faced, and learned how to best counsel and represent them while achieving justice for their cause.
Jim’s practice eventually brought him to New York City, where he became trial counsel for various firms who sent their difficult cases to him when they knew the case was going to be tried to a jury. There, Jim successfully tried 75+ personal injury jury cases, bringing his clients millions of dollars and redemption from those who had injured them.
In 2007, Jim returned to the Pacific Northwest with his wife and three children and joined GLP Attorneys with the Seattle personal injury attorney team. Since 2010, Jim has been a partner with the firm.
Jim is currently an active member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He is a member of Trial Lawyers Care (a group that contributed pro bono time to World Trade Center victims after September 11th), a member of the WSAJ Disaster Relief Program (a group that contributed pro bono time to victims of the E. Washington wildfires) and is a frequent Moot Court Judge. He was a member of the Ethics Committee of the NY County Lawyers Association until 2007, and has served on the Washington State Bar Association Court Rules Committee. Jim is one of only a handful of attorneys in the Northwest who is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, a distinction which requires verifiable trial results, and a review process including testimonials by Judges and attorneys who have opposed him at trial. He is also an Associate with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Jim was voted “Washington State Super Lawyer” from 2012 – 2021 and was named Top 100 “Washington State Super Lawyer” in 2018, 2021, and 2022. He has achieved “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” distinction from 2012 – 2022.
Jim takes a personal interest in every client he represents. For Jim, a case is not just a number or a name – it is an injury that could have happened to any one of us. As such, he is dedicated to ensuring that his clients are treated with the respect that each one individually deserves.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
20%
33 years
Car Accident
20%
33 years
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
20%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
2601 Fourth Avenue, Floor 6, Seattle, WA, 98121
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James F. Gooding's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Pleased client | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great skill and compassion
I hired Graham Lundberg and Peschel to represent me during legal proceedings related to a car accident. Jim became involved with my case when we were forced to go to trial after attempts to settle with an unreasonable defense attorney and insurance company who I was battling. Jim did an excellen...
Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, quick on his feet, cares for his clients, and WE WON!!
Over the last 5 years I had been in a dispute with my auto insurance company. Once it was decided we had no choice but to go to trial, Jim Gooding handled my case with the help of Amy Miller, and together they commanded the courtroom. Jim absorbed my case quickly and demonstrated professionalism, w...
Posted by Arianne | June 23, 2015
Impressive trial lawyer
Jim entered my complex case late in the game. He plowed through 10 inches of documents in a very short time period and then represented me at trial beautifully. I am forever grateful for the work he and Sara Maleki put in to my case, treating me with compassion and like a human being.
Posted by Sharon Jacksn-Mills | September 9, 2013
Extremely Understandable & Considerabler
If you want a lawyer that is understandable and thinks of your welfare, you don't have to look any more. Mr. Gooding has helped me with anything that I've needed, and plus he has worked with all of my friends because my friends trust me and my judgment. He is always working on your case to get thin...
Posted by Craig | February 24, 2011
Confident, consistent and gets results!
I was involved in two collisions, just months apart, which in itself caused a lot of blame between the defendants while attempting to steer my case on a road of confusion and low expectations. James was able to navigate through the paperwork, depositions and eventually the settlement conference and ...
James F. Gooding's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is a phenomenal plaintiff trial lawyer with a large breadth of practice area knowledge. I am truly grateful to have interned with Jim during law school and cannot recommend his services highly enough, especially when it comes to complex injury and maritime injury cases"
"I recently had the opportunity to try a case with Jim as co-counsel. He is an incredible attorney, very bright and sharp as a tack. He is a strong advocate and superb trial attorney. I strongly endorse Jim."
"Mr. Gooding is a good lawyer with a good reputation."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I highly endorse Jim. Jim is skilled and experienced in this area of the law. He is dedicated to providing his clients with the very best legal representation."
"I had the pleasure of working for James Gooding at Graham Lundberg & Peschel in Seattle. Mr. Gooding is intelligent, motivated, and fervently dedicated to pursuing his clients' best interest. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have served as a mediator on several of Jim's cases. He prepares his cases for mediation by assuming that the case will be going to trial and as a result he is always extremely well prepared during the mediation settlement negotiations. It is clear that he is an excellent trial attorney and both willing and able to take the case in front of a jury if mediation efforts fail. At the same time, he has a realistic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of his clients' cases and appropriately factors these into his evaluation of their cases. Jim has good rapport with his clients and they have confidence in him."
"Jim and I were opposing counsel on a case involving multiple depositions and extensive motion practice. Although the case was contentious, it never became personal, and I found him highly professional throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking counsel in a personal injury matter."
"I have known Jim on a personal and professional basis since we were high school students. He has always been a standout in academic and professional pursuits. As an attorney, he brings a high level of competence and intelligence to his work. I have referred friends to him and endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Gooding was very well prepared for mediation, in which I represented another plaintiff with competing interests. As a result of his advocacy, his client received a very favorable result. Based on this experience, I would recommend him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a strong advocate for his clients. He is brilliant, creative, dedicated and hard working. I have had the pleasure of seeing him in action on many cases and he has the trial skills and experience necessary to fight a difficult case. Any person would be privileged to have Jim as his or her attorney."
"Jim is an excellent lawyer. He is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer in the field of personal injury. He also has extensive trial experience, which makes him a formidable opponent. I enthusiastically endorse his work!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim Gooding is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried many cases and is not afraid of the courtroom."
"Jim is smart and has a genuine passion for his clients and their causes. Give him a call."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2009
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2008
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2007
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
2007 - 2009
Associate Attorney, GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
2005 - 2007
Associate/Trial Lawyer, Dinkes & Schweitzer, New York
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Mark R. Bower, New York
2001 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Hoffman & Roth, New York
Associations
2016 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)Nursing Home and Elder Abuse Section Co-Chair
2008 - Present
WSAJ Trial News Editorial Board (formerly WSTLA)Board Member
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmittee
2007 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice (formerly WSTLA)Eagle Member
2007 - Present
YMCA Youth and GovernmentYouth and Government Mock Trial Judge
2006 - Present
National Board of Legal Specialty CertificationWashington State Coordinator/Leader
2002 - Present
Moot Court Honor SocietyJudge, AAJ's Student Trial Competition
2001 - Present
American Association for Justice (AAJ, formerly ATLA)Member
2001 - Present
Trial Lawyers Care (AAJ)Qualified Attorney
1993 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth CircuitAdmittee
2008 - 2009
Washington State Bar AssociationMember of Court Rules Committee
2003 - 2007
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember of Ethics Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Bae v. Lakeside Adult Family Home
Unanimous Supreme Court Decision
Shannon Leahy v. State Farm Insurance Co.
$884,000 verdict
Maria Kavran v. Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Ryan
$1,650,000 settlement
Bae v. Lakeside Adult Family Home
$1,500,000 policy limits settlement
J.W. v. D.S.
$1,250,000 settlement
Phillips v. Bush Realty Associates
Verdict of $865,000
Houge v. City of New York
Verdict of $613,000
Marrero v. Javier
Verdict for $325,000
Bradley v. Everett Rehabilitation and Care Center
$3,500,000 settlement
Hassan v. Aiden
$1,000,000 settlement
Aidruss v. Faki
$1,000,000 settlement
Education
1993
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Bridging the Gap
Tips for Trial
2015
Washington State Bar Association Trial Advocacy Program
Voir Dire
2008
University of Washington School of Law
Fear during Voir Dire-Pitfalls and Pointers
2008
Moot Court Honor Society
Trial Technique
2002
Moot Court Honor Society
Trial Technique
Publications
2014
Washington State Association for Justice
Finding seven-figure coverage in the “no-coverage” case
2013
Washington State Association for Justice
Punitive Damages in Nursing Home (and other) Cases
2013
Washington State Association for Justice
Nursing Home Deskbook: Discovery in Nursing Home Cases
2011
Washington State Association for Justice
Age Doesn't Matter: the Vulnerable Adult Statute in Practice
2009
GLP Healthcare Newsletter
Dog Bite Protection and Litigation
2009
Washington State Association for Justice
Winning Opening and Closings
2004
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Turning the Tables: Forcing the Defendent to Submit to a Physical Exam and Reveal Other Relevant Medical Records
2004
ATLA (AAJ) Professional Negligence Reporter
Capitation as a Free-Standing Cause of Action in Medical Malpractice
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
I live in WA and was in an accident in an Uber in CA, I am looking for someone to help out.
10 Jan 2019
Q&A
Settle before discovery?
06 Nov 2018
Q&A
I slipped and fell on bathroom floor due to soapy water leaking from benchtop onto the floor. Bench top is not level and slopin?
24 Apr 2018