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also known as Vern Harkins
I have been a lawyer since 1976 and a partner with Rush Hannula Harkins & Kyler since 1983. I handle all types of plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death cases,and in 2007 was rated by Washington Law and Politics as one of the top 40 plaintiff personal injury lawyers in Washington State. I welcome all inquiry calls.
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Acquired: 1976
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4701 S. 19th Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98405-1199
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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr Harkins to represent me with my car accident. He and his staff kept in touch with me about all matters concerning my insurance claims and consulted with all insurance companies involved. I didn't have to worry about anything. We didn't go to court, but my settlement was very satisfacto...
Posted by JAMES | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Harkins represented me in a fair and competent manor and extracted the full amount of compensation my insurance policy allowed. The insurance company had only offered 46% of my personal injury amount under my policy. My accident was the result of an uninsured, unlicensed teenage driver crossing t...
Posted by Suzanne | February 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was injured in a serious motor vehicle accident where the other driver was at fault. Vern Harkins and his staff were very helpful and walked me step-by-step through the difficult process of dealing with the insurance company, their attorneys, and doctors. Vern was always very professional...
Posted by Dawn | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
My Husband and I got in a bad car accident where another person was at fault. We hired Vern to represent us!!! He did a wonderful Job and I would highly recommend him!!!!
Posted by Curt | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
We interviewed several attorneys to handle our auto accident (this, after spending several months trying to prod the at-fault insurance company, with no success). Vern promised and delivered a very professional and successful handling of our case. We received significant $$ for "pain and suffering"...
"Vern is an accomplished trial attorney and zealous advocate for justice. Clients would be well served to have him in their corner. I wholeheartedly recommend him."
"I can endorse Vern Harkins without reservation. Vern has a well-earned reputation as a thoughtful and very capable and professional trial lawyer."
"I happily endorse this very experienced lawyer. He is not only a fine and caring attorney, working hard for his clients, but he gives back to his community and to his profession in so many ways. Vern is simply a great person. I would certainly hire him."
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2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Top 40 Plaintiff Personal Lawyer in Washington State,
2007
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2007
Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer,
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer,
2005
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2005
Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer,
2004
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2004
Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer,
2003
Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer,
2003
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2002
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Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer,
2001
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
1980 - Present
Attorney, Rush Hannula Harkins & Kyler LLP
1977 - 1980
Attorney, Richter Wimberley & Ericson
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeTrucking Litigation Group
2006 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationCourt Rules Committee
1999 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
1980 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1978 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Washington State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors Member
2002 - 2004
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
The case settled for $1,500,000.
1975
Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
Discovery: Where There Is Smoke There Is Fire
1998
Year End Update and Judges Corner
1997
Interfacing UIM Arbitration Clauses with State Statute
1994
94 Best Seminars-Dram Shop Claims
1994
Dram Shop Claims
1993
Trial Skills-Opening Statement
1993
UIM and MAR Arbitrations
1992
Trial Practice Skills
1989
Wrongful Death Claims
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