Kirk Bernard
I want to personally thank you for considering the law firm of the Bernard Law Group.. I realize that you have options in seeking legal counsel, and the number of alternatives can be overwhelming. In order to help you decide if ours is the right firm for you, I’d like to tell you a bit about myself.
For me, representing the rights of victims is more than a career – - it’s a personal mission. My father, Saul Bernard, started his practice in the 1930s and tried hundreds of cases representing all types of clients, regardless of status or standing. His only criteria for taking a case was whether he could help someone who had been wronged. [continue]
Tom Budinich
Thomas Budinich graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law, now known as Seattle University Law School, in 1993. Early in his career he worked at Talmage & Cutler, a firm specializing in general civil litigation. He has spent over eight years working for insurance companies evaluating and settling auto accident and premises liability claims as an insurance adjuster. He earned the title of Charter Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) while working for the insurance companies. [continue]
Mike Maxwell
Mike Maxwell has delivered justice to his clients for nearly a decade and a half, having taken more than one hundred cases to jury. While at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, he completed an internship for the Federal Defender in Alaska where he defended individuals accused of crime at trial. He assisted in a prisoners’ federal class action litigation in Raleigh, North Carolina that forced the State of North Carolina to improve prison conditions. He also assisted with death penalty defense and investigation in Atlanta, Georgia. [continue]
Viivi M. Vanderslice
Viivi is a former insurance defense attorney. For eight years, she experienced first hand the unfair advantage insurance companies have over individuals. She knows that only through aggressive and skilled representation will an individual obtain fair compensation. In 2007, Viivi left insurance defense litigation and chose to dedicate herself solely to representing individuals who have been injured. Her compassion for her clients and dedication to obtain justice for her clients is her number one priority. [continue]
Clare Jarvis
Clare Jarvis works hard to give a voice to the injured, the people who simply ask to be treated fairly when insurance companies downplay or ignore their injuries. She has successfully represented men and women throughout the litigation process in cases ranging from medical malpractice to wrongful death and motor vehicle collisions.[continue]
Bernard Law Group Staff
Megan Castello
Litigation Paralegal and Office Administrator
Megan has been a personal injury paralegal in Washington for over twenty years. She has been a member of Bernard Law Group since 1999. Megan works directly with clients and attorneys throughout the entire case process from intake through trial or settlement. She is responsible for handling any issues a client may have with his/her insurance company and in obtaining copies of important documents, such as medical records or police reports. As a client’s case flows through the different stages of the legal process, Megan gives updates to insurance companies and medical providers. Once a lawsuit has been filed with the court, she drafts all pleadings, schedules all depositions and hearings and prepares the case for trial. Megan enjoys spending time with her family, running and skiing.
Carly Mallow
Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager
Carly has been a member of the Bernard Law Group team since 2001. Carly works directly with attorneys and clients throughout the entire case process, from intake through trial or settlement. She is responsible for handling any issues a client may have with his/her insurance company. If a client needs important documents for their personal injury case, such as medical records or police reports, Carly is responsible for obtaining them. She updates insurance companies and medical providers throughout the different stages of the legal process. Carly enjoys working closely with her clients and takes pride in the trust that they invest in her. Carly is devoted to making every client a top priority.
Laura Wai
Paralegal/Case Manager
With nearly ten years of experience in the personal injury field, Laura applies her compassion and understanding to helping clients navigate the confusing and sometimes stressful course of their injury claims. Laura is responsible for handling many issues that may arise during the course of a claim including facilitating the processing of accident related medical bills and handling communication between insurance companies and medical providers. She also obtains the relevant documentation required to prepare cases for settlement and tracks the case during its duration. Her desire to help people and natural attention to detail make her a valuable part of our team.
Georgia Gullick
Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies/International Business from University of New Mexico, Georgia moved to Seattle & worked in the escrow/mortgage industry before traveling abroad to teach English in South America. She obtained a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from University of Washington and thrives in personal injury because she enjoys working in an advocacy setting. She has experience handling cases from inception to trial. In her personal time, Georgia enjoys traveling, sailing, snowboarding, and eating New Mexican green chile.
DeLynn Sterling
Paralegal/Case Manager
DeLynn Sterling has worked in the personal injury field since 2001. She is assertive, prompt and efficient with all aspects of the case. She brings to the firm the knowledge of property damage issues as well as achieves high standards for providing customer service, compassion, integrity, honesty, respect, and professionalism with each client.
She will manage and coordinate the benefits you may have under your personal injury protection (PIP), L&I, medical insurance, Medicare, and/or DSHS coverage for medical bills, lost wages and home care. She works aggressively on your behalf and making sure that you are getting all the benefits you deserve. She serves as the interface between you and the insurance companies and takes care of all the details in your case, allowing you to concentrate on healing.
Amber Brazeau
Paralegal/Case Manager
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Washington, Amber joined Bernard Law Group. She is passionate about working directly with clients and assisting them along their road to recovery and during their case process. Amber is responsible for speaking to new potential clients during the intake process, assisting new clients in opening insurance claims and working as a liaison between the client and the insurance companies as well as, medical providers. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing sports.
Lisa Jo Woolsey
Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager
Lisa obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Washington, while working full-time as a litigation paralegal. She has over 15 years experience in the medical malpractice and personal injury field. As a paralegal for the Bernard Law Group, her main focuses are processing cases through different stages of the legal process, including drafting pleadings, answering discovery, and preparing cases for trial. Lisa’s litigation experience and knowledge of the court rules make her a valuable asset to our team. In her spare time, she enjoys participating in triathlons and spending time with her four daughters.
Cristi Brymer
Bookkeeper
Jen Ross
Receptionist
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