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Virginia L. DeCosta is the principal in the DeCosta Law Firm. When asked why she is a lawyer, she answers "I have a passion for helping people and effecting change." She devotes her work to representing individuals who have been hurt or wronged in some way.
An accomplished litigator and negotiator, Virginia is respected for her clear focus, steadfast work, and unwavering dedication to her clients.
Virginia represents people in employment matters including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She represents individuals in unemployment compensation hearings to obtain benefits or fight to keep the benefits. She provides counsel and representation to individuals in severance package negotiations.
Virginia also represents people injured in collisions, in nursing homes or adult family homes, on construction sites, and on school grounds.
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Acquired: 1989
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519 S G St, Tacoma, WA, 98405-4715
27 Client Reviews
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Posted by Michele | August 20, 2014 | Car Accidents
I highly recommend Virginia DeCosta
Virginia DeCosta has represented both of my children (at different times) when they were involved in auto accidents caused by the other driver. Virginia and her amazing staff took the pressure off of us and started right in getting the information needed to help us. We were always kept up to date o...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2014 | Personal Injury
Find another lawyer...
I retained Ms. DeCosta in a personal injury case, and had the unpleasant task of releasing her and finding another lawyer. Her work was sloppy, her attitude aggressive and unprofessional, and she communicated poorly. Would NOT recommend her to anyone. Her work is slipshod at best.
Posted by Gary | August 10, 2014 | Personal Injury
A Wonderful Experience
8/9/2014 I would like to establish my personal appreciation for a local attorney who represented a member of my family. Her name is Virginia DeCosta, a wonderful attorney at law located in Tacoma. With my family member there was much more than winning a case, there was the issue of personal repu...
Posted by Elizabeth | August 10, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
Wholeness Restored by DeCosta Law Firm
I was suddenly terminated from a job and blamed for something I didn't do. In desperation, I started calling attorneys and no one would take my case because of the power of my employer. These rejections were further damaging to my sense of worth and I became very depressed. Then someone suggested ...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Dynamo Attorney!
I hired Attorney DeCosta for an employment/labor issue with an extremely fast timeline. DeCosta was quick to respond as well as her highly qualified staff. Her staff is warm, friendly and helpful. I was seen within the week and DeCosta was fully prepared to give me all the legal advice I needed for...
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Virginia in a number of contexts and she is excellent. Well prepared and a superior advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."
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Washington Super Lawyers 2007,
2006
One of the Top Lawyers in Seattle,
2005
One of the Top Lawyers in Seattle,
2005
One of 50 Female Super Lawyers,
2003
Washington State Professionalism Award,
1996
Top Ten Female Attorneys in Washington, Washington Journal
1996 - Present
President, DeCosta Law Firm
1989 - Present
Attorney, Messina Bulzomi
2000 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2001 - 2002
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President - Continuing Legal Education
2001 - 2005
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President - Board of Governors
1998 - 2000
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
1998 - 1999
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationChairperson - Continuing Legal Education Committee
1996
Jurisdoctorate
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
2007
Pertinent Washington Law Affecting Injured Workers
2006
Insurance Bad Faith - Five Things You Need to Know
2006
Washington's Vulnerable Adult Statute
2003
Arbitration
2003
Evaluating The Case From the First Interview to the Day of Trial
2002
Current Issues in Employment Law - Retaliation
2002
Employment Law - Torts in Transition
2002
Retaliation
2002
Employment Law Update
2001
You've Won The Trial - Now The Motion for Attorney Fees
2000
ADA Discrimination
1999
Employment Law - Sexual Harassment
1998
Settlements on Behalf of Minors
1997
First Party Policies: What's Covered and What's Not
1997
Washington's Employment Law Update
1996
Representing Plaintiffs in Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Cases Under Glasgow
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