Paula L McCandlis

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Paula L McCandlis

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

1310 10th Street, Suite #104, Bellingham, WA

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About Paula

Biography

If you have been seriously injured in an accident, I can help you rebuild your life.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

16 years

50%
Wrongful Death 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

1310 10th Street, Suite #104, Bellingham, WA, 98225

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Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

200 W Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA, 98229

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Paula L McCandlis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I don't think that anyone could have done a better job representing me in court.

Paula has done a very thorough job with representing me , and every time that we have gone to court , or that I have needed her legal advice she has came through with perfect direction. I have been in the courtroom wih Paula four times now , and each time we walked out with the victory. I believe Pau...la is as good as they get when it comes to attorneys , and I have personally heard a judge tell his courtroom that in his opinion she is the best around.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2012

honest and competant

Ms. McCandlis is knowledgeable, forthright, and honest. I appreciated her frank assessment of my situation and her advice was sound.

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Paula L McCandlis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Rose

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula has helped several of my clients who needed help with personal injury cases. She has done great work for my clients and I endorse her with confidence."

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Michelle Hull

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paula is not only a wonderful person, but an amazing lawyer. She is an amazing litigator with the skills to win your case. HIRE HER!!"

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Heather Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paula is a highly skilled attorney and strong advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her in any personal injury or wrongful death matter."

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Lee Grochmal

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is one of the most hard-working attorneys I have known. I would not hesitate to recommend her to a friend or family member in need of a strong advocate."

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David Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paula for many years and I am constantly impressed by her trial skills and her work ethic. Paula is highly talented lawyer who cares deeply about her clients. She has a great sense of humor and a gracious personality."

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Christopher Leroi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dean Brett

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. My colleagues in the local bar association just elected her as President. She is a leader in the bar, in our community, and in the management at Brett Murphy."

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Ziad Youssef

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is always meticulously prepared and knows how to handle a touch negotiation, and her clients benefit from that experience."

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Steven Knapp

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paula McCandlis has tried lots of cases and she is very comfortable in court. I have consulted with her on many legal issues and always find her guidance to be helpful. She is enthusiastic about her clients and she works hard on all her cases."

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David Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paula is the best. She has terrific judgment and her ability to navigate complex personal injury cases is second to none. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing help on a personal injury or wrongful death matter."

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Rajeev Majumdar

Litigation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. McCandlis is a force that you want representing you. I have seen her practice in the courtroom and serve as a pro-tem Judge making difficult calls to resolve matters between litigating parties. She not only is, but comes across as, dangerously competant, making presentations charismatically and with authority. In addition to her extensive litigation experience, she is an upstanding member fo the legal community with a pristine reputation."

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Shawn Alexander

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer and refer with confidence. Ms. McCandlis has the skill, experience, and compassion that clients need when they are injured and need help."

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Kathleen Marshall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Neither of our clients came to the table with "clean hands." We managed to resolve the case without having to go to trial, and both of our clients came away happy with the results. Paula is extremely professional, ethical, and willing to entertain "out of the box" solutions. I enjoy working with her!"

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Christina King

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Paula on a number of cases over the past few years, and without fail she continues to bring nothing but the best advocacy, commitment and preparation for her client. Paula cares about her clients and this is reflected in all of her work. Paula sets a standard in Whatcom County for family law attorneys; she is well respected by judges and commissioners she appears in front of as well as fellow attorneys."

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Michael Tario

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. McCandlis is a very common sense competent family law/domestic law attorney. Paula is a very skilled and experienced. She is practical and tries to find out-of-court solutions to her clients' legal problems if possible. However, she fights hard for her clients when a court battle is necessary. When my law office cannot represent clients because of a conflict of interest or a scheduling problem, we never think twice about referring people to Ms. McCandlis. I highly recommend Paula McCanlis."

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Jeffrey Lustick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paula for over 13 years now. We studied law together at Gonzaga Law School and when I went into the legal business for myself, she motivated me to succeed and gave me the best advice possible. Paula is a real leader and she has inspired many other lawyers in our local bar as well. Paula is one of the most hardest working family law attorneys in the NW corner of Washington. Her clients love her and she has is highly successful. Paula has a solid reputation as an honest and smart practitioner. She is simply one of the BEST family law attorneys around. "

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Emily Rose

Estate planning lawyer

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Olivia Burkland

Estate planning lawyer

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Heather Wolf

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Lee Grochmal

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Choate

Family lawyer

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Steven Knapp

Personal injury lawyer

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Ziad Youssef

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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David Brown

Personal injury lawyer

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Rajeev Majumdar

Family lawyer

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Thomas Lyden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Tario

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Washington

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Brett McCandlis & Brown PLLC

2011 - Present

Pro Tem Commissioner, Whatcom County Superior Court

1900 - Present

Member, Paula L. McCandlis

1900 - Present

Partner, Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

2011 - 2015

Partner, Brett Murphy Knapp McCandlis & Brown

2006 - 2010

Supervising Attorney, Law Advocates, Bellingham, Wa

2006 - 2009

Adjunct Professor, Whatcom Community College

1997 - 2011

Attorney, Paula McCandlis Attorney at Law

Associations

2014 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

President

2013 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

By-Law Committee Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

2011 - Present

Whatcom County Bar Association

Member of Rules Committee

2013 - 2014

Whatcom County Bar Association

Vice President

2009 - 2011

Brigid Collins Family Support Center

Past President, Board of Directors

2009 - 2012

Brigid Collins Family Support Center

Board Member

2005 - 2010

Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter

Editorial Board

Sample of Legal Cases

$136,000 for rib fractures in jet-ski accident

$136,000

$110,000 for injured victim in accident caused by a lost load from a semi truck

$110,000

$100,000 for back injury from accident in the snow

$100,000

$98,000 for rear-end accident leading to back injury and surgery

$98,000

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Education

1996

Gonzaga University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1993

University of California - Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Arts

1990

El Camino College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2014

South Fork Law Interview Family Law and Personal Injury Law

2013

Judge Mura Retirement Dinner

Honoring Judge Mura

2012

Whatcom, Skagit, & Island Counties Bi-Annual Golf Tournament

Master of Ceremonies/Event Organizer

2012

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Master of Ceremonies

2011

Lawyers Take Orders Support Law Advocates

2011

Express CLE

Ethics - Client Intake

2010

Whatcom, Skagit, & Island Counties Bi-Annual Golf Tournament

Master of Ceremonies/Event Organizer

2010

Breaking the Cycle Breakfast End Child Abuse

2008

Whatcom, Skagit, & Island Counties Bi-Annual Golf Tournament

Master of Ceremonies/Event Organizer

2004

Street Law 101 CLE

Family Law

Publications

2012

Whatcom / Skagit County Bar News Sports Page

2010

LAW Advocates Pro Bono Connection

Languages

English

Activity

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