Seattle Lawyers - Washington Attorneys
Kirk Bernard
I
want to personally thank you for considering the law firm of the
Bernard Law Group.. I realize that you have options in seeking
legal counsel, and the number of alternatives can be overwhelming.
In order to help you decide if ours is the right firm for you,
I'd like to tell you a bit about myself.
For me, representing the rights of victims is more than a career - - it's a personal mission. My father, Saul Bernard, started his practice in the 1930s and tried hundreds of cases representing all types of clients, regardless of status or standing. His only criteria for taking a case was whether he could help someone who had been wronged. [continue]
Elizabeth Woody Lindquist
For
Elizabeth Woody Lindquist, the pursuit of justice in the state
of Washington has profound family roots. Both of her parents were
state senators for Snohomish County, and forged their careers
on upholding the rights of the state's most vulnerable citizens.
While an undergraduate at the University of Washington, Ms. Lindquist served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the student body, lobbying for student interests in Olympia. After graduation, she worked at Preston, Gates and Ellis assisting the attorneys representing the Pike Place Market against the hostile takeover attempts of the New York Urban Group investors. [continue]
Tom Budinich
Thomas
Budinich graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of
Law, now known as Seattle University Law School, in 1993. Early
in his career he worked at Talmage & Cutler, a firm specializing
in general civil litigation. He has spent over eight years working
for insurance companies evaluating and settling auto accident
and premises liability claims as an insurance adjuster. He earned
the title of Charter Property Casualty Adjuster (CPCA) while working
for the insurance companies. [continue]
Mike Maxwell
Mike
Maxwell has delivered justice to his clients for nearly a decade
and a half, having taken more than one hundred cases to jury.
While at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, he completed
an internship for the Federal Defender in Alaska where he defended
individuals accused of crime at trial. He assisted in a prisoners'
federal class action litigation in Raleigh, North Carolina that
forced the State of North Carolina to improve prison conditions.
He also assisted with death penalty defense and investigation
in Atlanta, Georgia. [continue]
Deborah A. Purcell
Deborah Purcell was born and raised in California, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California at Berkeley. In 1999, she graduated law school from the University of Denver, College of Law. She began her career in litigation at the law firm of Hall & Evans, in Denver, Colorado, where she gained a wide range of complex litigation experience in State and Federal courts. In late 2001, Ms. Purcell moved to Seattle and was admitted to the Washington State Bar. Before joining Bernard & Lindquist, Ms. Purcell worked as in-house counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, where she gained valuable information concerning the litigation of claims from the insurance company’s perspective. [continue]
Bernard Law Group Staff
Megan Castello
Litigation Paralegal and Office Administrator
Megan has been a personal injury paralegal in Washington for over twenty years. She has been a member of Bernard Law Group since 1999. Megan works directly with clients and attorneys throughout the entire case process from intake through trial or settlement. She is responsible for handling any issues a client may have with his/her insurance company and in obtaining copies of important documents, such as medical records or police reports. As a client’s case flows through the different stages of the legal process, Megan gives updates to insurance companies and medical providers. Once a lawsuit has been filed with the court, she drafts all pleadings, schedules all depositions and hearings and prepares the case for trial. Megan enjoys spending time with her family, running and skiing.
DJ Yu
Bookkeeper
DJ has been at Bernard Law Group since 1999. She is responsible for case disbursements and general office accounting. At the conclusion of all injury cases, DJ makes sure all medical and hospital bills are pain in full, and also handles all other billings. DJ enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running, and baking.
Carly Walker
Litigation Paralegal
Carly has been a member of the Bernard Law Group team since 2001. Carly works directly with attorneys and clients throughout the entire case process, from intake through trial or settlement. She is responsible for handling any issues a client may have with his/her insurance company. If a client needs important documents for their personal injury case, such as medical records or police reports, Carly is responsible for obtaining them. She updates insurance companies and medical providers throughout the different stages of the legal process. Carly enjoys working closely with her clients and takes pride in the trust that they invest in her. Carly is married with two daughters and is devoted to making every client a top priority.
Michelle Baker
Paralegal
Michelle has worked at Bernard Law Group since 2003. She manages her own cases as well as works closely with the litigation paralegals and assists them throughout the duration of a case. Michelle is also responsible for obtaining important documents needed for a personal injury case, as well as answering questions a client may have regarding medical bill payment of submission of medical bills to the insurance company. In her free time, Michelle pursues her love of soccer, reading, and being outdoors. She finds it exhilarating to work in the legal field.
Laura Wai
Paralegal/Case Manager
Laura has over six years experience in the personal injury field. As a paralegal for Bernard & Lindquist, she applies her compassion and understanding to helping clients navigate the confusing and sometimes stressful course of their injury claims. Laura is responsible for handling many issues that may arise during the course of a claim including facilitating the processing of accident related medical bills and handling communication between insurance companies and medical providers. She also obtains the relevant documentation required to prepare cases for settlement and tracks the case during its duration. Her desire to help people and natural attention to detail make her a valuable part of our team.
Amber Brazeau
Paralegal Assistant
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Washington, Amber joined Bernard & Lindquist as our receptionist/office assistant. She quickly moved up to a paralegal assistant. Amber works closely with the paralegals as she assists them throughout the duration of a case. Amber is also responsible for obtaining medical and billings records along with other important documentation needed for a personal injury case.
Georgia Gullick
Paralegal/Case Manager
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies/International Business from University of New Mexico, Georgia moved to Seattle & worked in the escrow/mortgage industry before traveling abroad to teach English in South America. She has recently obtained a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from University of Washington and thrives in personal injury because she enjoys working in an advocacy setting. In her personal time, Georgia enjoys traveling, sailing, snowboarding, and eating New Mexican green chile.
Heidi Jones
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Heidi obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Evergreen College. She spent time working in Hawaii after graduation. She has recently returned to Washington. As our receptionist, Heidi is the first person that all callers to Bernard & Lindquist will speak with. She ensures that all calls are directed to someone in our office that will be able to promptly assist them with their legal matter.
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