Mr. Jason Garrett Epstein, Attorney

Jason Epstein is a partner at Premier Law Group, PLLC, a Bellevue personal injury and  employment law firm representing victims of negligence and wrongful conduct. A Seattle native, Jason received his B.A. in Philosophy from USC and his J.D. from Pepperdine University. He has dedicated his practice solely to helping accident victims and their families achieve full recoveries. Over the course of his career, he has had extensive experience and success in cases involving both catastrophic and fatal injuries, medical malpractice issues and motor vehicle accidents of all types. He is frequently asked to speak on personal injury and trial practice topics to other groups of attorneys and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Jason is also a published author.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Critical Trial Skills for Legal Services Attorneys	American Bar Association		2010 - Present
Founder and President	Teens Against Distracted Driving		2009 - Present
Founder	Straight Talk Law		2009 - Present
Settlement Guardian Ad Litem Registry Member	King County Superior Court		2009 - Present
Student Trial Advocacy Competition Judge	American Association for Justice		2008 - 2008
Panel MAR Arbitrator	Snohomish County Superior Court		2007 - Present
Moot Court Board Judge	Seattle University School of Law		2007 - Present
Partner	Premier Law Group, PLLC	Seattle, Bellevue, Vancouver WA	2007 - Present
Panel MAR Arbitrator	Pierce County Superior Court		2007 - Present
Panel MAR Arbitrator	King County Superior Court		2007 - Present
Student Trial Advocacy Competition Judge	American Association for Justice		2007 - Present
Associate	Graham Lundberg & Peschel		2006 - 2007
Associate	Wiener and Lambka		2004 - 2006
Associate	Law Office of Robert Kornfeld		2002 - 2004
Owner	Law Office of Jason G. Epstien		2001 - 2002
Intern	Law Office of Douglas J. Schiffer		1991 - 2001

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Pepperdine University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	Law School	2001
Trial Lawyers College	Certificate	Washington Regional Seminar	2009
Trial Lawyers College	Certificate	Gerry Spence's Full Program	2009
King County Superior Court	Guardian Ad Litem Training		2008
Trial Lawyers College	Certificate	Washington Regional Seminar	2007
National Institute of Trial Advocacy	Certificate	Deposition Skills	2002
National Institute of Trial Advocacy	Certificate	Trial Skills	2002
Pepperdine University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	Law	2001
Pepperdine University School of Law	Certificate	Alternative Dispute Resolution	2001
University of Southern California	BA - Bachelor of Arts	Philosophy	1995

State / Court	Date
Washington	2001

• Board Member - Trial News, Washington State Association for Justice, 2007–present        
  
  Member, Washington State Association for Justice, 2001–present        
  
  Member, Washington State Bar Association, 2001–present        
  
  Board of Directors, Washington State Association for Justice, 2015–2017        
  
  Membership Committee, Washington State Association for Justice, 2008–2009

• Top 1% America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry, 2016
  
  Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2016
  
  US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Personal Injury Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
  
  US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
  
  US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Employment Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
  
  US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
  
  US Client Care Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
  
  Top 100, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2015
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
  
  Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2015
  
  Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2014
  
  Top 100 in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014
  
  Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
  
  Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2014
  
  Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2013
  
  Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
  
  Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
  
  Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2013
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2012
  
  Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2012
  
  Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
  
  Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2011
  
  Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2011
  
  Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
  
  AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2010
  
  Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2010
  
  Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics, 2010
  
  Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2010
  
  Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2009
  
  Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2009
  
  Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics, 2009
  
  Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
  

• John Doe v. Drunk Driver Practice Area: Car Accidents Outcome:1.06 Million Dollar settlement reached Description: John Doe was performing his job as a surveyor. He was unloading equipment from his work truck when a drunk driver fell asleep and the wheel and veered off the road striking John Doe and his truck. Mr. Doe was dragged under the truck that struck him for several hundred feet. Mr. Doe sustained burst fractures to three vertabrae in his lower back. Immediate surgery was required. Mr. Doe had a long and painful recovery, but ultimately regained most of his function. Unfortunately, he was no longer able to perform the physical requirements of his old job and had to be retrained. Claims were made against the at fault driver as well as Mr. Doe's personal under insured motorist policy and Mr. Doe's employers under insured motorist policy. The total settlement with all parties was $1,060,000.00. Additionally, a substantial reduction in the 'offset' was obtained by negotiating with Labor and Industries. Jane Doe v. Area Church Practice Area: Car accident Date: May 05, 2008 Outcome: $295,000 Mediated Settlement Description: Jane Doe was injured when a church camp van was struck by a negligent driver. Jane Doe suffered soft tissue neck and back pain which ultimately became chronic in nature. Jane Doe v. UIM Insurer Practice Area: Car accident Date: Jan 01, 2008 Outcome: 1.025 million dollar settlement Description: A woman in her mid 40s suffered a ruptured bladder and vaginal prolapse as a result of a seatbelt injury from a rear-end auto accident. Case was settled for all available policy limits of 1.025 million.

• Justice for the Bicyclist, 2014
  
  Brain Injuries in Children, 2014
  
  Child Safety in the Car and on the Road, 2014
  
  Pedestrian Survival Guide, 2014
  
  Special Report: Independent Medical Exams, 2013
  
  Settling Your Property Damage Claim, 2013
  
  What You Can Do Right Now For Free* (*or, Not Too Much Money), 2011
  
  The Next Big Thing, 2011
  
  There's An App For That, 2011
  
  Trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case        , 2010
  
  In Case of Death: Straight Talk on Washington Wrongful Death        , 2010
  
  Depositions: Not Just a Great Place to Take a Nap, 2009
  
  The good, the bad, and the ugly of Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites, 2009
  
  The Critical Role of the Probate Attorney, Washington State Bar Association        
  
  An Overview of Insurance Coverage Often Available in Auto Accident Wrongful Death Claims, 2009
  
  The Truth About Washington Auto Accidents, 2009
  
  The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents, 2009
  
  he Shocking Truth About Lawyer Advertising, 2009
  
  The Truth About Buying Washington Auto Insurance        , 2009
  
  Determining the Value of Your Personal Injury Case, 2008
  
  When to Settle a Personal Injury Case in Washington        , 2008
  
  Getting Medical Coverage After an Accident, 2008
  
  Handling Vehicle Damage After an Auto Accident, 2008
  
  What To Do At the Scene of An Accident in Washington, 2008
  
  First and Third Party Auto Insurance in Washington, 2008
  
  Personal Injury Cases Continuing Legal Education        
  
  Take Stock of Lessons From Recent Court Cases, 2008
  
  Personal Injury Cases Continuing Legal Education        
  
  Identify and Deal With Common Ethical Problems, 2007

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2001) Licensed as Attorney in Washington. Verified with Washington State Bar Association.	March 09, 2017

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