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I have practiced in the workers' compensation field for over 13 years, first on the defense side and now, since 2006, on the side of the worker. I love what I do and I always strive to have prompt, informative and engaging discussions with my clients. The L&I process can be very complex and frustrating. My goal is to alleviate the stress many injured workers experience after an injury. With each client, I discuss issues such as treatment, time loss, loss of earning power, vocational services, permanent partial disability or total disability, depending on the circumstances.
Outside of work, I devote my time to my two small children, both of whom make me laugh on a daily basis. I hope to instill the same sense of public service in them that my parents instilled in me.
Practice areas
17 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2003 | 06/18/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Washington Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Communications Major of the Year | Pacific Union College | 1998 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/Owner | Karmy Law Office PLLC | 2015 - Present |
| Attorney/Partner | Parham, Hall & Karmy | 2006 - 2015 |
| Associate | Wallace, Klor & Mann, PC | 2004 - 2006 |
| Associate | Reinisch Mackenzie, PC | 2003 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Bar Association | Board of Governors | 2014 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Clark County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Lewis County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Washington State Association for Justice | Eagle Member | 2006 - Present |
| Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Bar Board of Bar Examiners | Member | 2009 - 2013 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers | Utilizing Loss of Earning Power Benefits More Effectively | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| Pacific Union College | BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude | 1998 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Business of Practicing Law | Amicable Partnership Dissolutions | 2015 |
| Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar Association | Escalating Cost of Civil Litigation Report | 2015 |
| Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County Bar Association Meeting | The Law of Workers' Compensation | 2014 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation | Legislative and Case Law Updates | 2014 |
| Washington State Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation Section | Trial Experience | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Mason v. Georgia Pacific Corp. | We succeeded at Court of Appeals, Division 2 |
| In re: Richard Gramelt | Light duty job offer was not reasonable in light of worker's injury-related restrictions |
Posted by William
Fri Feb 27 2015
Mark Iodice, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 17, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jill is an effective advocate for her clients. Great lawyer.
Samuel Kuzma, Workers compensation Attorney on May 26, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Jill for more than 20 years. She has worked very hard to become the efficient, effective, successful, and zealous advocate she is today. She is smart, pragmatic, hard-working, and truly cares about her clients. Perhaps most importantly she recognizes the genuinely important and valuable things in life. I could not endorse her more strongly.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Robert Silber, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is well-versed in her field, compassionate about her work, and resolute in her actions. Last year, I asked Jill to speak at a conference I chaired because I knew the audience would benefit from her experience and expertise. She did not disappoint.
Wesley Johnson, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is very competent in her field and is very caring of her clients.
David Bean, Workers compensation Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jill is many things - - smart, creative, caring, goal-achieving, and hard working. If you need the type of legal services she provides, you would be wise to work with her. I gladly endorse Jill.
Douglas Palmer, Workers compensation Attorney on May 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Jill when we both worked at the same workers' compensation defense firm. I have now worked with her in SW Washington, helping each other out with our respective clients. Jill is a strong, competent, and knowledgeable attorney who can handle any Washington workers compensation claim.
Frederick Lieb, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jill is a leader in the next generation of strong, thoughtful and aggressive worker compensation attorneys. I am happy to recommend her.
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