James Walter Beck

James Walter Beck

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Discrimination ... +2 more

705 S 9th St., Suite 305, Tacoma, WA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Beck Chase Gilman PLLC

705 S 9th St., Suite 305, Tacoma, WA, 98405

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James Walter Beck's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Moureen | December 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Great Lawyer

James Beck is the best possible lawyer I can imagine. James was recommended to me through a judge friend who described James as a very impressive lawyer who always presents his cases professionally, thoroughly, and with depth of analysis and understanding of the law that sets him apart from other la...wyers he sees in the courtroom. Over the year and a half of handling my retaliation case, James proved to be all of these things and more. James does not assume anything and was highly attentive and focused as he engaged in research, analysis of public records, and asking important questions during depositions all of which ultimately revealed the truth of my claim of having been retaliated against by my employer. James settled my claim for well over a million dollars which in itself is very rare for an employment case. Furthermore, he was able to do this without me ever needing to go through the agony of being deposed myself. In my heart, I believe James Beck was a Godsend. He is brilliant, caring, and very accessible. There was never an occasion that I felt I was bothering him with my phone calls or questions, of which there were many of both. James Beck is largely responsible for me getting my life back after the nightmare experience with my employer. James Beck is unequivocally in the top 1 percent of lawyers. If you need a lawyer, contact James Beck.

Posted by Henry | May 22, 2014

Outstanding Wonderful Lawyer (James Beck)

James Beck was an excellent lawyer. He cared about me and my situation. He took his time explaining all the legal terms to me and gave me the best advice in winning my case. I really appreciate everything he done for me and my family. I would recommend him to everyone I know. Thanks James.

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James Walter Beck's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Wall

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is a fantastic attorney. He is smart, dedicated, and passionate about his work. He does not fight pointless battles. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea McNeely

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"James Beck is a smart, committed advocate who puts his clients first. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Bloomfield

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James brings passion, skill and his sharp intellect to bear on legal hurdles put up by intractable defendants and their insurance companies to get justice for his clients. James is a consummate professional who fights hard and gets results."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Fred Diamondstone

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James Beck is bright, hard-working, exercises good judgment and gets good results. He has a solid reputation in the Seattle and Tacoma legal communities. He is also a very nice person. Fred Diamodstone Seattle, WA"

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Janelle Fazio

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christopher Wall

Employment and labor lawyer

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Eric Gilman

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Salvador Mungia

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Thomas Vertetis

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Andrea McNeely

Litigation lawyer

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Stephanie Bloomfield

Employment and labor lawyer

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Darrell Cochran

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Fred Diamondstone

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - 2020

Partner, Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Washington State Supreme Court

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Washington State Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

Member

The Mountaineers

Member

Washington State Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

Member

2010 - 2019

Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Salvini v. Ski Lifts Inc.

Verdict For Plaintiff

Hagemeyer v. The United States of America

Pre-Trial Settlement

Quayle v. State of Washington, Pierce County Superior Court Case No.: 15-2-05962-4.

Plaintiff Verdict

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Education

2003

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Georgia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

WSBA Administrative Law Section CLE presentation

Penalties Under Public Records Act

2009

WSAJ Employment Deskbook

Employment Litigation

2009

Mechanics of Washington Civil Procedure

Mechanics of Washington Civil Procedure

Publications

2013

Washington State Association for Justice Military Discrimination

N/A

WSBA Public Records Act Deskbook Public Records Act Penalties

Languages

English

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