Sandy Van | Tacoma Personal Injury Lawyer

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About Sandy
Van Law Firm practices in personal injury law, 1983 civil rights claims, class action lawsuits, and mass torts law. Van Law Firm has also won several awards from Yelp, Super Lawyers, Desert Magazine, Nevada Business Press, Avvo, and Nevada Legal Services Pro Bono Attorney of the Year.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Managerial Finance and received her Juris Doctorate from William S. Boyd School of Law. She has externed for Judge Nancy Saitta (previously Justice Nancy Saitta of the Nevada Supreme Court) in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada and has also clerked for the Chief Judge, David Barker, District Court, Clark County, Nevada.
In her free time, Ms. Van enjoys playing poker, donating her time and money to various charitable organizations, mentoring other attorneys, and running her other businesses.
Van Law Firm represents clients throughout Nevada and Washington with personal injury cases including car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, premise liability actions, and nationwide class action lawsuits. Our years of experience and considerable legal knowledge, along with our dependable and reliable service, make us a well-respected Las Vegas law firm. A number of past clients have strongly endorsed Van Law Firm, and we pride ourselves on our attentive and courteous attorneys and staff.
Contingency
Experience
Attorney
Van Law Firm
2019 - Present
Lakewood, WA
Attorney
Van Law Firm
2012 - Present
Las Vegas, NV
Attorney
Kung & Brown
2009 - 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Attorney
Cooper Castle Law Firm
2008 - 2008
Las Vegas, NV
Admission
Washington
2018
Nevada
2007
Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S. (Finance)
2002

















Recognitions & Achievements
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American Association for Justice
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Nevada Justice Association
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Washington State Association for Justice
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Clark County Bar Association
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State Bar of Nevada
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Washington State Bar Association
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The Fastest Growing Companies in America2021
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Mountain States Super Lawyers2021 / 2021
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America's Fastest Growing Private Companies2021
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Client’s Choice Award2021
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Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Las Vegas2021
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Best Car Accident Lawyers in Las Vegas!2021
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Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Las Vegas!2021
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Best Workers Compensation Attorneys in North Las Vegas!2021
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Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Federal Way2021
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Client Champion Platinum2021 / 2021
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Mountain States Super Lawyers2020
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Client’s Choice Award2020
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People Love Us on Yelp2019
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Inc.5000 / 2019
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Legal Elite the Silver State's Top Attorney2019
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The National Trial Lawyers Top 1002019
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Platinum Client Champion2019
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Gold Client Champion2019
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Client’s Choice Award2019
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Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association2019
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Mountain States Rising Stars2019
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People Love Us on Yelp2018
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Legal Elite2018
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Silver Client Champion2018
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Super Lawyer Rising Stars2018
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Client’s Choice Award2017
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People Love Us on Yelp2017
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Super Lawyer Rising Stars2017
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Super Lawyer Rising Stars2016
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Client’s Choice Award2016
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Legal Elite2016
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Client’s Choice Award2015
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Top Lawyer2015
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Legal Elite2015
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Super Lawyer Rising Stars2015
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Client’s Choice Award2014
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Top Lawyer2014
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Legal Elite2013
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Client’s Choice Award2013
Notable Work
Men Nguyen, Plaintiff(s) vs. Van Nguyen, Defendant(s) Plaintiff received declaratory relief on a real estate/contract matter
Benjamin Pavone vs. New Image Media Group LLC, Paul DeRosa, et al Ms. Van is now representing Defendant in Judgment Debtor Examine, case is ongoing.
Keystone Automotive Industries, NCO Portfolio Management vs Quang Le, Black And White Corporations Plaintiff prevailed.
SM Mortgage Corp, Frontier Consulting Services LLC, et al vs Maria Perez, Araceli De Guzman Plaintiff had retained other counsel.
Johnson Northwood Group LLC vs Craig Herrmann Plaintiff prevailed.
WJAC LLC vs Jaimee Yoshizawa Inc, Jaimee Yoshizawa, et al We reduced damages from $125,000 to $25,000
RSVP Publications Las Vegas LLC vs Storage Overhead Systems LLC, Lance Klagues Plaintiff prevailed at arbitration defendant was found to have breached the contract and owed the Plaintiff damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Defendant is appealing decision.
Boot Camp Las Vegas, LLC., vs. Paul Garcia Plaintiff prevailed.
Amos Financial, LLC vs. Howard Winters Still Ongoing
Joe Hahn v. Kent Ralston Case Settled
Paul O'Bannon vs Brian Head Lofts LLC, C & S Holdings LLC, et al Plaintiff prevailed and a portion of his down payment was returned.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Douglas Alford Plaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Mamie Hubbard Plaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Michael Hazemy Plaintiff prevailed.
Systems and Services Technologies Inc vs Angelique Woods Plaintiff prevailed.
Plaza Hotel & Casino vs. Ebbie Cox; and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services et. al. Ongoing
Abel Perez vs. Transdev Services Ongoing
John Lovejoy vs. The California Bedrock Alliance Resources Trust Ongoing
Fontana Family Trust vs. Nikola Duncan, et. al. Ongoing
Presidio Adventures Development vs. Countrywide Financial Corporation, et. al. Ongoing
National General Insurance Company vs. Michael Robertson Ongoing
Joanne Daggett vs. Luxor Hotel and Casino Ongoing
Marco A Orellana-Gonzalez vs. Cristina Royale Digiola Ongoing
Julie Ladomerszky vs. Smith's Food and Drug Center Inc Ongoing
George Dunning vs. Vivian Washington Ongoing
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
We had a case where the insurance company offered nothing so we filed a lawsuit; we settled the case for $1.2-million-dollar settlement. It turns out the defendant driver was on meth when he hit our clients vehicle.
How did you build a successful practice?
Through leverage, delegation, and bringing the right people together. A leader puts the right team together by hiring the right people, for the right positions, doing the right things.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
One who has the knowledge, the experience, and their case through. We send our attorneys to litigation classes every year so they can learn new technology and case tactics. We want maximum settlement for our clients.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Personal injury cases require knowledge of finding additional policies, litigation, knowledge of legal arguments, property damage, punitive damages and other nuances. It is very important to the success of our cases.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
What’s the likelihood of the insurance company’s acceptance of liability, what potential policy limits are, how many potential claimants, information on car rentals, etc.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
We just need the facts of the case if the police were on the scene, if the claimant suffered any injuries, if there was any medical treatment, the date of the accident, the insurance policies, etc.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
We are tech-savvy, we care about clients, we work up our cases rather than settling for low case values.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding part of the job provides is that it provides growth and personal development for my team. It also helps many injured individuals.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Poker, networking, and teaching other attorneys how to manage and build a law firm.
Are you involved in your community?
Yes, we donate to education, people who are injured by serious crimes, etc.
Additional Info
Founded 2012
Van Law Firm Highlights
Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall Accident, Products Liability, Class Action