Profile
Jason Epstein is a partner at Premier Law Group, PLLC, a Bellevue personal injury, employment and civil rights 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.
About Jason Epstein
Admitted: 2001, Washington
Professional Webpage: www.plg-pllc.com/attorneys/jason-epstein/
Honors and Awards:
- The American Society of Legal Advocates has named Jason G. Epstein as one of the top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Washington for 2013., Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2011
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics, 2010
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2010
- Jason was awarded an AV rating (the highest possible rating) by Martindale Hubbel after an extensive review process and feedback from judges and lawyers, including opposing counsel., AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2010
- 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
- This Certificate of Appreciation was issued by the Board of Directors for presenting at a Continuing Legal Education seminar for the organization., Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate, 2001
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Development Committee, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Membership Committee, Washington State Association for Justice, 2010
- Membership Committee, Washington State Association for Justice, 2008
- Eagle Member, Washington State Association for Justice, 2001
- Trial News Editorial Board, Washington State Association for Justice, 2007 - 2011
- Member, American Association for Justice
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
- Member, Washington Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Teaching faculty at the American Bar Association's Critical Trial Skills for Legal Services Attorney at the University of Washington School of Law., 2010
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Presented to new members about small firm management, Speaker, New Member Brownbag, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Speaker, Guerilla Internet Marketing: What You Can Do Right Now For Free* (*or, Not Too Much Money) , Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Author, Guerilla Internet Marketing: What You Can Do Right Now For Free* (*or, Not Too Much Money) , Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- The old adage states: "Driving forward while focusing on the rearview mirror will land you in an accident." This also holds true in business. While it's important to understand the past, the future is where the real opportunity lies. But how do you tell the difference between passing fads and profitable trends? The authors in this book aim to do exactly that. Forty-one leading experts across multiple industries have teamed up to share The Next Big Thing to help you profit in this new economy.
About the Author
Trendsetting Business Leader Authors are Michael Smith, Salvatore Friscia, Michael "Yar" Zuk, Joanne Rochon, Sigrun Lilja Gudjonsdottir, Travis Greenlee, Meg Filip, Larry Loik, Andrew Lock, John Frossard, Isabelle Mercier-Turcote, Johnny Chotrani, Reese Richards, Mike Colesante, Kimberly Martinez, Andrea Warkentin, Patti Waterbury, Wrise Booker, Blue Melnick, Angelica Michail, Stacey Weckstein, Larry Broughton, Adam Urbanski, Tammy Holyfield, Jason Epstein, Ron Morris, Jon Bjarnason, Brian Chase, John Bisnar, Dan Liebrecht, Tony Dietsch, Mark Eldridge, Joseph Rickards, LaShonda Rahming, Richard Seppala, Nick Nanton, Esq., J.W. Dicks, Esq. and Lindsay Dicks., Author, The Next Big Thing, 2011
- Author, There's An App For That, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Speaker, There's An App For That, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
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Personal Injury Settlements, Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish, Speaker, Speaker, Personal Injury Settlements, National Business Institute, 2010
- A consumers handbook and guide for dealing with wrongful death cases in Washington., Author, In Case of Death: Straight Talk on Washington Wrongful Death, Word Association Publishers, 2010
- Chapter - Litigating Property Damage Claims, Author, Auto Accident Litigation Deskbook, Washington State Association for Justice, 2010
- Presenter, Motor Vehicle Litigation Seminar, Washington State Assocation for Justice, 2010
- Author, Striaght Talk Law: The Shocking Truth About Lawyer Advertising, Word Association Publishers, 2009
- Author, Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents, Word Association Publishers, 2009
- Author, Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Buying Washington Auto Insurance, Word Association Publishers, 2009
- Author, Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Washington Auto Accidents, Word Association Publishers, 2009
- Presented "An Overview of Insurance Coverage Often Available in Auto Accident Wrongful Death Claims" at the "Wrongful Death Claims: The Critical Role of the Probate Attorney" seminar, Presented, Washington State Bar Association, 2009
- Presented "Depositions: Not Just a Great Place to Take a Nap" at the "Litigation Basics" seminar, Presented, Washington State Association for Justice, 2009
- Presented "The good, the bad, and the ugly of Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites" at the "'How To' CLE on Being Your Own Techie" seminar, Presenter, Washington State Association For Justice, 2009
- Getting Medical Coverage After an Auto Accident, Author, 2008
- When to Settle a Personal Injury Case in Washington State, Author, 2008
- Presented "Taking Stock of Recent Court Cases" at the "Personal Injury Cases: Calculating and Proving Damages" seminar, Speaker, Taking Stock of Recent Court Cases, National Business Institute, 2008
- Presented "Checklist for a 1st Trial: What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me About Evidence" at the "Learning the Evidence Dance" seminar, Speaker, Checklist for a 1st Trial: What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me About Evidence, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
- First-Party and Third-Party Auto Insurance in Washington State, Author, 2008
- What to Do at the Scene of a Washington State Auto Accident, Author, 2008
- Handling Vehicle Damage After an Auto Accident, Author, 2008
- Determining the Value of Your Personal Injury Case, Author, 2008
- Presented "Identify and deal with common ethical problems" at the "Personal Injury Cases: Calculating and Proving Damages" seminar, Speaker, Identify and deal with common ethical problems, National Business Institute, 2007
- Presented "How Case Management Software Can Save Your Day" at the "Transitions: Merging Your Legal Practice with Case Management Software" seminar, Speaker, How Case Management Software Can Save Your Day, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 2007
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Trial Skills, 2002
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Deposition Skills, 2002
- Trial Lawyers College, Washington Regional Seminar, 2007
- Trial Lawyers College, Washington Regional Seminar, 2009
Educational Background:
- Trial Lawyers College, Gerry Spence's Full Program, Graduate, 2009
- University of Southern California, B.A. in Philosophy, 1996