Seattle, Washington Personal Injury 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]
Viivi M. Vanderslice
Viivi is a former insurance defense attorney. For eight years, she experienced first hand the unfair advantage insurance companies have over individuals. She knows that only through aggressive and skilled representation will an individual obtain fair compensation. In 2007, Viivi left insurance defense litigation and chose to dedicate herself solely to representing individuals who have been injured. Her compassion for her clients and dedication to obtain justice for her clients is her number one priority. [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.
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.
Laura Wai
Paralegal/Case Manager
Laura has over seven 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.
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.
DeLynn Sterling
Paralegal
DeLynn Sterling has worked in the personal injury field for over 9 years. She is assertive, prompt and efficient with all aspects of the case. She brings to the firm the knowledge of property damage issues as well as achieves high standards for providing customer service, compassion, integrity, honesty, respect, and professionalism with each client.
She will manage and coordinate the benefits you may have under your personal injury protection (PIP), L&I, medical insurance, Medicare, and/or DSHS coverage for medical bills, lost wages and home care. She works aggressively on your behalf and making sure that you are getting all the benefits you deserve. She serves as the interface between you and the insurance companies and takes care of all the details in your case, allowing you to concentrate on healing.
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.
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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