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Carrie M. Coppinger Carter

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  • Bellingham, WA
  • Licensed for 21 years
Carrie M. Coppinger Carter
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About Carrie

ADVANCING JUSTICE BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE in areas of injury, insurance, employment and litigation.

At Coppinger Carter P.S., our mission it to advance justice by empowering people in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and employment claims involving discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge. I have spent my career doing just that. I take great pride in serving the Pacific Northwest from Whatcom County down to King County in both state and federal courts. I am committed to making sure our clients feel welcomed and empowered on their journey to resolution despite their loss or stressful life event they've encountered.

Practice areas

OtherDiscriminationWrongful terminationWrongful deathPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 40%

    Cases involving injuries and death resulting from medical malpractice, auto collisions, auto injuries, premise liability, slip and fall, product liability, design flaws, assaults and all related insurance disputes.

    21 years

  2. Wrongful death: 20%

    Cases involving injuries and death resulting from medical malpractice, auto collisions, auto injuries, premise liability, product liability, design flaws, assaults and all related insurance disputes.

    19 years

  3. Wrongful termination: 15%

    Employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims based on race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, and disability including hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation under state and federal laws.

    17 years

  4. Discrimination: 10%

    Employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims based on race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, and disability including hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation under state and federal laws.

    17 years

  1. Sexual harassment: 10%

    Employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims based on race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, and disability including hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation under state and federal laws.

  2. Employment and labor: 5%

    Wage and hour, severance negotiations and unemployment hearings/appeals

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

100 Central Avenue
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Coppinger Carter P.S., Attorneys at Law

100 Central Avenue
Bellingham, WA, 98225

Fax (260) 306-8369
Website
coppingercarter.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive199910/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100National Trial Lawyers Association2020
Invited Inagural FellowJudicial Institute2012
Distinguished Graduate for Service to School, Community & CareerNooksack Valley School District2011
Volunteer Attorney RecognitionLAW (Legal Assistance by Whatcom) Advocates2009
Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2006
Invited Fellow, Leadership InstituteWashington State Bar Association2005
Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2004
Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2002
Warren R. Pederson Advocacy AwardPuget Sound Inn of Courts1998
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Judge Pro TemWhatcom County District Court2007 - Present
OwnerCoppinger Carter P.S.2006 - Present
PartnerShepherd Abbott Carter2006 - 2009
AssociateBrett & Daugert PLLC2000 - 2006
AssociatePeery Hiscock Kingman & Peabody1999 - 2000
Rule 9 ClerkPeery Hiscock Kingman & Peabody1997 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Attorney Invited Member2015 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationDisciplinary Board & Leadership Institute's Advisory Board2007 - 2010
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (now known as Washington Association for Justice)Board of Govenors, 2nd Congressional District2001 - 2009
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationWhatcom County Roundtable Chair2001 - 2004
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Trial News"Broad v Mannesmann: Tolling Washington's Statute of Limitations for Foreign Service under the Hague Convention"2000
Washington State Bar Association International Law Newsletter"The Effects of Foreign Service under the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters on the Tolling of Washington's Statute of Limitations"1999
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seattle University School of LawJuris Doctorate1998
University of WashingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts with honors1991
University of WashingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts1991
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionGetting into the Game: Informal Discovery2015
Auto CLEThe Unimpeachable Witness2007
Pride & PrejudiceTools of Transition2006
CLEVoir Dire2005
Auto CLE“Maximizing Damages In A Soft Tissue Injury Case”2005
Federal Practice“Bankruptcy Reform, the Class Action Fairness Act, & the Schiavo Legislation: Where is Congress taking federal jurisdiction and practice?”2005
Auto CLEStrategies For Multiple Plaintiffs And Multiple Defendants In Indivisible Claims2002
CLE“Controlling The Flow Of Information: When Should Releases Be Signed Or Resisted”2002
Ski & CLE“The Pitfalls of Foreign Service under the Hague Convention & Tolling Washington’s Statute of Limitations”2001

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Prompt & Efficient

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My husband and I used Ms. Coppinger Carter for our case regarding a motor vehicle accident that we had in the US 4 years ago. We are Canadian citizens and needed to find a US attorney as our previous attorney abandoned our case. We were referred to Ms. Coppinger Carter and have been very impressed with her work. Our case was going off the rails as our previous attorney had made some mistakes and Ms. Coppinger Carter was able to not only put the train back on the rails, she was also able to settle our case without going to court. We believe this would not have happened without her expertise, knowledge and professionalism. We would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal assistance. Ron & Judy

Client Review

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Carries Great, if you want the best see her she will treat you right and is very down to Earth.

She goes above and beyond!

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Carrie not only handled the rest of my husband's wrongful death, she also went through every detail and spotted errors that would have costed me thousands! And shes now trying to help me gather information to file for social security for my daughter and I. Shes genuine and shell take care of her clients. She did this all during the chaos of covid19, she dont quit!
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"You can do it!"

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I met with Carrie today regarding a very challenging employment situation. I went in feeling beat down and fearful. I left feeling informed, empowered and confident in what my next steps need to be. Carrie is extremely intelligent and quickly grasps the details and uses her extensive knowledge to shine light. She answered my questions, validated my feelings and helped me find the words to communicate to my employer. She made me feel she believed in my ability to take action and she helped me see things from a different perspective. She actually assured me that "You can do it!" and gave me the information and tools to take the next steps. I am extremely impressed with her kindness, down-to-earth style, and brilliance. She is worth the cost of a consultation and I would turn to her again if I needed legal help. I highly recommend her!
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Carrie Coppinger Carter's response: Thank you for the kind words. This exemplifies our firm's mission - Advancing Justice by Empowering People!

Up to the task

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Carrie Coppinger Carter and Karen Phillips handled my very difficult discrimination case. I had never been thru anything like this before. I needed a team that would be aggressive, detail oriented as well as a hand holder when emotions ran high, a cheerleader when it felt I could not go on. There was a great deal of information to be discovered and they were up to the task. I knew it was the right decision for me the moment I walked into their office and the office manager was warm and geniune when greeting me. From that point on I felt someone had my best interest foremost and would be there every step along the way. At the end of the day, I felt supported, empowered and back to being me.
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Ms. Coppinger Carter and staff did a wonderful job for me. I would recommend Carrie Coppinger Carter to others. She is an excellent attorney and is very concerned with her clients well-being and with the settlement of their cases. Her staff is excellent as well. I would not hesitate to use her services again and would recommend her to others who are in need of legal representation.
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Client Review

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My case was a little odd as I am a Canadian citizen and was dealing with a US establishment. Carrie took my case and was very honest from the very beginning. She had a hard time tracking down the owners of the establishment, but with perserverance she found then and some time, she got a very nice settlement for me. I would definately recomment this lawyer to any on my friends that were in need of a great lawyer.

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Benjamin Pepper, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 29, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Carrie is a fantastic lawyer, and knows the law forward and backward. I go to her with my own questions on plaintiffs' employment law and civil litigation. She fights tenaciously for her clients' best interests and I wholeheartedly endorse her.

Edward Alexander, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Carrie for years. She is dedicated to service in the community and to her clients. I refer to her with confidence.

Erin Glass, Litigation Attorney on May 25, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Carrie is a powerful advocate in the courtroom. We recently worked together on a complex adoption litigation matter and Carrie's advocacy for the client, the adoptive parent, was top notch. Her written briefing was clear and concise. Her courtroom presence was strong and powerful. And her interaction with the client demonstrated great empathy and understanding for the emotional issues at play. I welcome the opportunity to work with Carrie again and I absolutely recommend her to clients who need a strong advocate in a litigation matter.

Edwardo Morfin, Employment and labor Attorney on May 25, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I absolutely endorse and recommend Carrie. She is the epitome of what it means to be a genuine advocate for clients. She truly cares about her clients, and is very competent and supremely qualified to take on a variety of matters. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, and is a prime example of a great attorney.

Michael Kleps, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. She is well-respected across the state as a passionate and capable advocate.

Kara Freel-Sparks

Carrie is extremely knowledgeable of the law and court procedure, and is a strong advocate for her clients. I confidently refer clients to her, and I wholeheartedly endorse Carrie Coppinger Carter.

Katti Esp

I endorse this lawyer. She does what she says she is going to do. She is timely in her responses. She is active in her community and assumes leadership roles.