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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 Anna | May 10, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Employment Issue
Virginia was recomended by a lawyer I was considering hiring. He was right she was perfect for me. I had never needed a lawyer before and found her assistant Jen friendly and helpful as I blurted out my situation over the phone. Virginia's approach to my work greivance wasn't 'let's sue for as much ...
Posted by Courtney | May 09, 2013 | Personal Injury
A lawyer you want on your side...
I was in a car accident and at first didn't think to get an attorney. I was referred to Virginia by the person I was in a car accident with and hiring her was the best thing I could have done for myself. There is so much the lay person like me doesn't know about when dealing with insurance companies....
Posted by Michael & Jacqueline | May 09, 2013 | Social Security Disability
Extraordinarily Gifted Lawyer
Our lawyer Virginia DeCosta helped us for over 6 months to obtain the benefits that we were entitled to receive. After 2 hearings of which both ended with great success, We were awarded our benefits with no questions. Virginia is a professional and cares about people and their problems. She stuck...
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
SHE IS THE BEST!!!
I am so glad I hired Virginia, she made me feel at ease with my situation. I was at my wits end and ready to give up. Thank God I did not give up, she settled my case very quickly and kept me informed every step of the way(even on weekends) She is professional and a genuine nice person. I highly re...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Personal Injury
Wonderful to work with
Virginia did a wonderful job representing me in a personal injury case. It was a relief to have her on my side, as I no longer needed to worry about dealing with the difficult insurance companies. She was very easy to work with and I was pleased with the settlement she was able to get for me. I would...
"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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