Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC

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  • Established in 2009
  • Firm Size 26
  • Pursuing Justice & Changing lives. Known For Our Compassionate, Involved Approach

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Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA) was founded in 2009 by four trial lawyers determined to build a firm that put plaintiffs first. Since then, PCVA has grown from a team of eight to over 30 attorneys, becoming one of the largest and most respected plaintiff-only law firms in Washington. The firm is known for taking on high-stakes cases and standing up to powerful institutions on behalf of those who have been harmed.PCVA has secured over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients, handling cases involving sexual abuse, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and corporate and government negligence. The firm is frequently at the forefront of groundbreaking legal battles, achieving results that not only provide justice for clients but also drive meaningful change. More than 75 percent of PCVA’s attorneys are consistently recognized on the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists, a reflection of the firm’s reputation for excellence and its commitment to success.PCVA is built on the belief that the law can be a force for good. Outside the courtroom, the firm is deeply involved in community advocacy, mentoring young lawyers, and supporting organizations that promote justice and accountability. Whether fighting for survivors, injured individuals, or those wronged by powerful entities, PCVA remains dedicated to making a difference - one case at a time.
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Areas of Practice (67)

  • Consumer Protection
  • Charity Care Abuses
  • Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits
  • Debt Collection Violations
  • Medical Lien Abuse
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries
  • Elder Neglect
  • Hospital-Acquired Infection
  • Medical Negligence
  • Missed Diagnoses
  • Surgical Errors
  • Undiagnosed Conditions
  • Product Liability
  • Automobile Defects
  • Defective Products
  • Serious Injury
  • Construction Injuries
  • Exploding Batteries
  • Major Burns
  • Railroad Injuries
  • Vehicle Accidents
  • Workplace Injuries
  • Sexual Abuse Survivors
  • Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse
  • Coach Sexual Abuse
  • Foster Care Abuse
  • Group Home Sexual Abuse
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Church Or Priest Sexual Abuse
  • Abuse, Injuries & Discrimination In School
  • Workplace Sexual Abuse
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Head Injury
  • Spinal Injury
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • Products Liability
  • Injuries
  • Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Insurance Law
  • Airplane Crash Litigation
  • Railroad Accidents And Injuries
  • Slip and Fall
  • Dog Bites
  • Work Related Injuries
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erbs Palsy
  • Accidents
  • Animal Attacks
  • Aquatic Injuries
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Bus Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Severe Burns
  • Tourist Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Whiplash
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Darrell Cochran: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Darrell Cochran
Partner
4.6
34 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Catastrophic Injury or Death, Medical Malpractice, Sexual Abuse, Insurance Bad Faith, Product Liability, Class Action, General Serious Personal Injury View More

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Michael Pfau: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Michael Pfau
Partner
5.0
16 Reviews
Seattle, WA

Auto Accidents, Consumer Protection, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Serious Injury, Sexual Abuse Victims View More

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Thomas Vertetis: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Thomas Vertetis
Managing Partner
4.9
19 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Catastrophic Injury or Death, Medical Malpractice, Consumer Protection, Civil Rights, Sex Abuse, General Serious Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents View More

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Jason Amala: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Jason Amala
Partner
4.9
16 Reviews
Seattle, WA

Sexual Abuse, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Wrongful Death View More

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Vincent Nappo: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Vincent Nappo
Partner
1.0
1 Review
Seattle, WA

Sexual Abuse, Complex Injury

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Elizabeth Calora: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Elizabeth Calora
Partner
4.8
11 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Serious Injury, Sexual Abuse Victims View More

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Kevin Hastings: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Kevin Hastings
Partner
4.8
25 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Government Liability, Class Actions, Bad Faith Insurance Law, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Truck Accidents, Head Injury, Spinal Injury, Emergency Room Errors, Products Liability, Injuries, Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists, Motorcycle Accidents, Insurance Law, Airplane Crash Litigation, Railroad Accidents And Injuries, Slip and Fall, Dog Bites, Work Related Injuries, Birth Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy, Accidents, Animal Attacks, Aquatic Injuries, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Tourist Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Whiplash View More

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Steven Reich: Attorney with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Steven Reich
Partner
4.4
3 Reviews
Seattle, WA

Sexual Abuse, Secular Organizations

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (122 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

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  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Jason Amala by a Principal on 12/30/16 in Litigation

    He is a first-rate lawyer and a happy, affable, grounded person who genuinely cares for his clients. I would not hesitate to send my own family members to him for legal representation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Darrell Cochran by a Partner on 12/08/16 in Civil Litigation

    Darrell is highly committed to zealous advocacy for his clients. His planning and work ethic are the best in the business. His intelligence, command of the law, the court rules, and the issues his clients face is exceptional. The results he has ac... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Pfau by a Partner on 11/30/16 in Personal Injury

    Very significant trial experience and a very professional lawyer, very knowledgeable and has a high reputation among peers across the country.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Thomas Vertetis by a Principal on 07/12/12 in Medical Malpractice

    I know Tom and his work as an attorney very well. Every facet of his work is excellent, including written and oral advocacy, courtroom demeanor, analytical skills, and judgment. He is very well liked and well known in the community of trial lawyers i... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Pfau by a Partner on 12/06/16 in Personal Injury

    One of the very top leading lights of the plaintiff's bar. He will be on the front pages, for the right reasons, for decades to come.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Darrell Cochran by a Managing Partner on 11/30/16 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Cochran is known in the community to be a fierce advocate for his clients, and has been very successful on their behalf. I give him the highest marks.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Jason Amala by a Sole Practitioner on 11/30/16 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Amala is simply the consummate attorney. He is exacting in his case work, is a brilliant tactician and is compassionate for the plight of his clients. A lawyer's lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Thomas Vertetis by a Managing Partner on 07/12/12 in Trial Practice

    Mr. Vertetis is an opponent of me in a complex litigation. I found him to be of the highest quality in all aspects of what is expected of a trial lawyer. After 35 years of trying hundreds of lawsuits, I would rate him in the top 5% of the lawyers w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Elizabeth Calora by a Senior Counsel on 09/14/23 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Darrell Cochran by a Senior Counsel on 09/14/23 in Personal Injury

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