James Hill | Spokane Personal Injury Lawyer

James V Hill, attorney at Russell & Hill, PLLC, is a lifelong Washingtonian and has spent time calling both sides of the Cascades “home.” Jim has devoted his law practice to helping people obtain the benefits and compensation they deserve, both in personal injury cases as well as social security disability claims.

After graduating with academic honors from Seattle University School of Law, Jim went to work at a law firm that provided legal defense for multiple insurance companies. Working as a lawyer for the insurance companies provided valuable experience and insight into how insurance companies do business, how they value claims, and what they look for when litigating a claim against a plaintiff.

In 2002, with the knowledge and information he learned to work as an insurance defense attorney, Jim transitioned his legal practice to focus solely on representing injured people against the insurance companies. Jim’s experience working for insurance companies has given him the knowledge to bring a successful claim for injury and the insight to avoid the pitfalls that exist in the settlement and litigation process. Jim has successfully represented thousands of Washingtonians in personal injury claims.

In 2005, Jim Hill had a handful of personal injury clients ask him for help with their applications for Social Security Disability benefits. After successfully helping these clients obtain disability benefits, Jim noticed similarities between the two areas of legal practice. In both instances, injured people need help fighting for the compensation that they deserved against entities much larger than an individual – whether the fight was against an insurance company or the federal government. Out of that experience grew a passion to help people with disabilities obtain their rightful benefits.

When a physical or mental health condition leaves a person unable to work on a full time, sustained basis, Jim represents the client in all proceedings with the Social Security Administration to get his clients the disability benefits they need and deserve. Most clients have a hearing in front of a federal administrative law judge, and Jim makes sure that his cases are prepared thoroughly and presented in a manner that will best deliver a favorable ruling.

Jim Hill continues to be busy with his vibrant and growing law practice at Russell & Hill, PLLC. He splits his time representing hundreds of local people in both personal injury claims and disability claims.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Russell & Hill, PLLC	Spokane, WA	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Seattle University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2001
Seattle University School of Law	JD		5/30/2001
Washington State University	Bachelors	Political Science	1996

State / Court	Date
Oregon	2014
Washington	2001

• Oregon State Bar | Member | 2014 - Present
  King County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present
  National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Sustaining Member | 2010 - Present
  Snohomish County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present
  American Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present
  Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present
  Washington State Association for Justice | Eagle | 2002 - Present
  Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Eagle Member | 2002 - Present

• Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2014
  Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014
  Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014
  10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014
  Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014
  Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014
  Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2010
  Cum Laude | Seattle University School of Law | 2001
  Cum Laude - Honors Graduate | Washington State University | 1996
  Dean's List | Washington State University | 1994-1996
  Honor Society - Member | Golden Key - WSU Chapter | 1993-1995
  Honor Society - Member | Phi Kappa Phi - WSU Chapter | 1994-1995

• In Re: SSA Matter of T. Clark
  Over $100,000.00 award for retro-active benefits.

• National Business Institute Seminar | The Search for Claim-Supporting Evidence | 2014
  Washington State Senate | Aid to Low Income Families in Washington State | 1995

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2001) Licensed as Attorney in Washington. Verified with Washington State Bar Association.	June 25, 2020
(2014) Licensed as Attorney in Oregon. Verified with Oregon State Bar.	June 25, 2020

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