James Wesley McCormick
also known as Jamey
About James
Biography
I live in Tacoma, Washington with my wife and our daughters. I grew Yakima, Washington on an apple and pear orchard. My practices takes me all over the State of Washington.
I work on all types of personal injury cases including motor vehicle collisions, premises liability trip and fall incidents, product liability injuries, worksite and construction site injuries, and nursing home injuries. I have a particular interest in cases involving recreational injuries. I frequently work on cases involving skier/snowboarder collisions, injuries at gyms and healthclubs, injuries in the outdoors, scuba, mudruns, bicycle accidents, equestrian injuries, boating accidents, and swimming pool and waterslide injuries. As an avid motorcyclist, I help create and launch Evergreen Motorcycle Attorneys where I work with motorcyclists injuried on the road.
I try to blend my passions outside of the office with the cases I frequently work on. This experience helps me better understand how my clients were injuried and helps me better represent them. As a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with years of boating experience, I bring expertise and training to boating and watercraft injuries. I am also certified scuba driver. I bring years of experience and training to my cases involving injuries in the mountains and on the ski slopes. I am certified by the American Avalanche Association at Level II Avalanche Processes and Leadership. I am a former professional ski instructor where I was formerly certified at Level II by PSIA in the Rocky Mountain Division. For my clients injured on two wheels while motorcycling, I bring years of experience as an avid motorcyclist having logged tens of thousands of miles on and off road.
I am actively involved in the bar association. I recently served as 2020 President of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association. I am currently serving as vice president of the Tacoma Pro Bono Board. I have served on numerous committees and appointments. I am frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars involving personal injury topics.
When I'm not litigating injury cases for my clients, I love to spend time with my family out on the water, in the mountains skiing or riding off road motorcycles.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel
100 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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"I worked on the other side of a case with Jamie and found him to be incredibly competent and compassionate. He is genuine in his approach, professional and a savvy trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jamey McCormick is an excellent lawyer and a wonderful person. I never hesitate to send clients to him for assistance and always know they will be in good hands."
"I highly recommend Jamey. Jamey and I have worked on several matters and he is a tenacious advocate for his clients. If you are fortunate to have him as your attorney you are fortunate. Great person and amazing attorney! Can't go wrong with Jamey."
"I highly endorse Jamie. I have worked with Jamie on cases. He is committed to his clients and their claims. Jamie is skilled, experienced and knowledgeable in the area of Personal Injury."
"I've known Jamey for several years and we've worked together on a number of personal injury cases. He is a great lawyer who knows all the ins and outs of personal injury litigation. I highly recommend him."
"I know Jamey to be an outstanding attorney and tireless advocate for his clients. He is held in high regard by his colleagues and others in the legal community. Jamey is a lawyer's lawyer. He has the combination of personality, wit and creativity together with the savvy of a keen legal technician. I endorse Jamey without hesitation."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. He is a skilled litigator who is respected by both plaintiff's and defense counsel. Clients respect his professionalism and his willingness to listen. Moreover, clients appreciate the consistently great results he achieves as a result of his work ethic. I would recommend James to anyone looking for a strong and caring advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Jamey for over seven years. I practiced with him as an Assistant Attorney General. He is an excellent and compassionate lawyer and good friend. He puts everything he has into representing his clients and fighting hard for their rights and recovery."
"Jamey is not only a great lawyer but a great person. Even when handling difficult cases for people that have been horribly injured, Jamey never loses his positive attitude. He is a trusted friend and significant member of the Tacoma legal community."
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Workers compensation lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, WASHINGTON BAR ASSOCIATION
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, WASHINGTON BAR ASSOCIATION
2019
Leadership Award, United Way Pierce County
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, WASHINGTON BAR ASSOCIATION
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Marilyn Holzman Humanitarian Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2015
Liberty Bell Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Outstanding Community Service, National Association of Legal Staff (NALS)
2014
Outstanding Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2014
Distinguished Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2013
Foundation Special Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Foundation
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Pro Bono Honor Roll, WSBA
2013
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
keynote speaker, Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast, Thurston County Bar Association
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Thomas Nevill Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star,
2005
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation,
2004
Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award, Thurston County
2002
Emmett C. Anglund Award, Washington State Bar Association
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Trial Attorney, Partner, Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel
2004 - 2015
Trial Attorney, Partner, Messina Bulzomi Christensen
2002 - 2004
Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office Labor & Industries Division
Associations
2014 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationTrustee, Board Member
2013 - Present
American Society of Legan AdvocatesMember
2010 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationFoundation Board, Vice President
2010 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationJudicial Qualifications Committee
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeNursing Home Litigation Group
2007 - Present
United Way of Pierce CountyBoard Member, President Elect
2004 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2004 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Member
Member
2020 - 2020
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
reversal for new trial
Division 2, Washington Court of Appeals, granted our appeal and sent the case back to the trial court. The case settled before trial.
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
M.P.A., Master of Public Administration
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Getting Involved with Pro Bono Service
2020
Anatomy of a Personal Injury Case: Motor Vehicle Collisions
2015
Ethical Considerations in Pro Bono Service
2014
Keynote
2014
Discovery and Evidence in Premises Liability Cases
2014
2014
Pierce County Law Firm Campaign
2013
Spotting Third Party Cases
2013
Inspirational Aspects of Volunteering, Ethics of Pro Bono Service
2013
Pierce County Law Firm Campaign
2013
Resolving Labor and Industries Liens in Personal Injury Cases
2013
Volunteer Legal Services
2013
Third Party Cases, Advanced Workers Compensation
2012
Beyond the Crash, Highway design, dram shop, corrections, product liability in auto cases
2012
Nursing Home Litigation
2012
Introduction to Volunteer Legal Services
2012
Advanced Workers Compensation: Third Party Litigation
2011
Early Motions in Limine
2011
Premises Liability in Recreational Activities
2011
Volunteer Legal Clinics
2011
Beyond the Crash
2011
Pretrial Motions
2011
Third Party Litigation
2011
Third Party Issues and Exclusive Remedy
2010
Pre-Injury Releases in Personal Injury Cases
2010
Personal Injury Cases and Baseball
2009
Nursing Home Litigation
2009
Nursing Home Litigation
2008
Investigate and Evaluate Personal Injury Cases
2008
Calculating and Proving Damages
2008
Evaluating the Case and Pre-Litigation Activity
2008
Beyond the Crash: Finding and Focusing on Other Potential Tortfeasors
2007
Calculating and Proving Damages
2007
Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases
2007
Coping with Leave Laws
2006
Evidence, Experts and Hearsay in the Courtroom
N/A
Continuing Legal Education
N/A
Continuing Legal Education
Publications
2019
2013
Languages
English