Maria Sophia Diamond

Maria Sophia Diamond

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

1215 Fourth Ave., Suite 1275, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Diamond Massong, PLLC

1215 Fourth Ave., Suite 1275, Seattle, WA, 98161

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Maria Sophia Diamond's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Jenny | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The aggressive attorney you want on your side!

Maria worked hard on our case for injuries sustained from a car accident. It took more time as we had 2020 shut down & other things come up. But in the end we were able to settle for much more than I ever expected. She will fight hard for you… excellent attorney to have on your side!

Posted by Melanie | May 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Let down

Left us with a detailed plan. She did not follow through, with 75% of it. Never once in a year did she reach out to update our family, all contact was initiated by me. She only responds via email. In reading through all of these reviews, we did not receive the same treatment. She gives up easily.

Posted by Tammy | November 4, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Attorney "pit bull"

She is an excellent attorney. She will fight for you with all that she has.Shes very knowledgeable and truly makes you feel comfortable and confident..she will explain and keep you well informed on everything that is happening and what may happen..Was an absolute pleasure having her on my side.

Posted by Sue | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consummate Professional

I had never had to hire an attorney before, but it was my very good fortune that after my car accident, I was directed to Maria Diamond. Maria was amazing! She drove over to meet me as I was still hurt from the accident and driving to her would have been difficult. She listened to what happened. e...xplained how the process would work, and provided incredible support throughout the entire process. She not only took on the other party's insurance company, she ensured that my insurance company did not take part of the settlement (I did not know insurance companies can do that, but apparently they can!). My case went to arbitration and was won. Maria is a consummate professional. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone who needs legal assistance after a car accident.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job well done!

Maria Diamond was recommended to me through another attorney who believed she had the expertise to help me. Sure enough, Maria Diamond definitely proved her excellence in the law and dealing with people in general. She was constant and thorough with her communication and was always available for me... with prompt responses. She made it possible for my product liability case to conclude in a favorable decision. I am forever grateful for her amount of time and input into my personal situation. I would highly recommend her to deal with in every way. She was very personable, compassionate and quite professional which I really respected.

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Maria Sophia Diamond's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Pence

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria is a highly skilled, accomplished and compassionate attorney for injured people. She has devoted her career to advance civil justice, volunteering extraordinary time and talent on behalf of the American Association for Justice, Washington State Association for Justice, and her clients. Christopher Pence, Lawyer"

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Debra Toews

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Maria through our list-serve, and have been very impressed with her passion in representing her clients."

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Karen Koehler

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria has a strong reputation in the legal community. She is one of the most dedicated med mal lawyers I know."

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Jo-Hanna Read

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Snell

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Christopher Pence

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Above and Beyond Award, American Association for Justice

2020

Wiedemann Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice

2017

Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice

2016

Wiedemann-Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice

2015

Wiedemann-Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice

2015

Professionalism Award, Washington State Association for Justice

2013

Wiedmann Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice

2012

Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice

2010

Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice

2008

Alvin Anderson Award, Washington State Association for Justice

2008

Wiedemann Wysocki Award, American Association for Justice

2004

Wiedemann-Wysocki, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

1994

President's Award, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Diamond Massong, PLLC

2005 - 2010

Partner, Otorowski Johnston Diamond & Golden

1983 - 2005

Shareholder, Levinson Friedman, P.S.

Associations

2013 - Present

American Association for Justice

Executive Committee

2002 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Board of Governors

1983 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Member

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2011 - 2012

American Association for Justice

Chair, Women Trial Lawyers Caucus

2000 - 2001

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

President

2000 - 2016

Center for Justice and Democracy

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Corley v Hertz Corp.

Affirmed trial court decision in plaintiff's favor requiring rental car company to provide underinsured motorist coverage

Brown v. Snohomish County Physicians Corp.

Plaintiff won on appeal to WA Supreme Court

Corley v. Hertz Corp.

Plaintiff Won

Miller v. Peterson

Plaintiff Won

Chapman v. Black

JNOV following defense verdict at trial reversed

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Education

1983

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Traumatic Brain Injuries Seminar

Co-Chair

2009

Annual Convention Seminar

ERISA & Medicare: What's Happening on the Hill

2008

Proving the Unseen Injury Seminar

Motions to Oppose/Limit CR 35 Exams

2005

Washington Leadership Institute Seminar

How to Make Money and Balance Life in the Practice of Law

2005

Damages Seminar

Proving Damages

2005

Damages Seminar

Proving Damages

2004

Supersonic Subrogation Seminar

Subrogation

2004

Supersonic Subrogation Seminar

Subrogation

2003

Tort Law Update Seminar

Co-Chair

2003

Experts Seminar

Using Experts

2002

Trial Stars Seminar

Opening Statements

2001

Depositions Seminar

Preparing Your Client for Deposition

2000

Clearing the Mist Seminar

Ethics, Enforceability and the Contingent Fee

1998

Subrogation Seminar

Co-Chair

1996

Subrogation Seminar

Co-Chair

1995

Tort Law Update Seminar

Co-Chair

1994

Subrogation Seminar

Enemy Behind the Lines--Is There Subrogation Where the Same Insurance Company Insures Both Parties?

1994

Stressbreak Seminar

Co-Chair

1994

16th Annual Insurance Law Seminar

New Approaches to PIP Coverage & Subrogation

1993

Automobile Injury Cases Seminar

The Latest Issues in PIP Coverage

1993

Annual Convention

Thiringer Revisited & Revived

1993

15th Annual Insurance Law Seminar

The Validity of UIM/PIP Exclusions

1992

Product Liability Seminar

Discovery in Product Liability Cases

1992

Maritime Law Seminar

Making the Most of Maintenance and Cure

Publications

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Is Justice for Sale

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Hypocrites of Tort Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Hague Treaty Changes May Affect Consumer Rights

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Tipping the Scales of Justice Righward

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2001

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Teacher Liability Protect Act--This Is Education Reform

2000

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Secrecy Orders--They're Enough to Make You Gag

2000

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers WSTLA Weighs in on Jury Reform Proposals

2000

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Juries Get Bad Rap Deserved by State

2000

Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers The Big Lie . . . And Those Who Tell It

1990

Anesthesia Malpractice Protector Cardiac Arrest Occurs During Kidney Transplant, Yields $1.6 Million Verdict

Languages

Greek

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