Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Insurance Coverage; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 2008
Education: Seattle University School of Law
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LePley Law Firm
3633 136th Place SESuite 120
Bellevue, WA 98006 Visit website
A dedicated attorney at LePley Law Firm in Bellevue, Washington, Elizabeth LePley represents clients across Western Washington's Puget Sound region. She concentrates her practice on personal injury cases, including car and trucking accidents, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, and premises liability. Her practice also encompasses bad faith insurance claims, animal bites and construction accidents. Through skilled representation and alternative dispute resolution, she works tirelessly to advocate for individuals seeking fair compensation and justice following life-altering events.
Ms. LePley’s approach centers on compassionate, client-focused advocacy paired with rigorous, strategic preparation. She understands the physical, emotional and financial toll that accidents take on individuals and families. She takes the time to listen to each client’s story, building customized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Whether negotiating settlements out of court or litigating complex disputes, she remains a fierce and determined advocate committed to securing the rightful outcomes for those she serves.
Before pursuing her legal career, Ms. LePley completed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Washington University. After graduation, she worked for The Home Depot, Inc., serving in various capacities before becoming a merchandising administrator. After several years of service, she decided to enroll at Seattle University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor in 2008. In the same year, she received her license to practice law in Washington.
An active member of the legal community, Ms. LePley was a member of the Board of Governors of the Washington State Association for Justice and currently serves on the Legislative Steering Committee and the Workers' Compensation Section of the association. She is also a part of the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group and the American Association for Justice. Known for her client-centered approach to her practice, she maintains a “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Insurance Coverage, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employee BenefitsFocus areas
Animal Bites, Bad Faith Insurance, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 20% Insurance Coverage
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Employee Benefits
First Admitted: 2008, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://lepleylawfirm.com/attorneys/elizabeth-a-lepley/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington since 2008
- Admitted to practice before the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Member, Washington State Bar Association
- Member, King County Bar Association
- Member, Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)
- Legislative Steering Committee, Member (since 2008)
- Workers’ Compensation Committee, Past Chair
- East King County Co-Chair (Present)
- Women of WSAJ, Member
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) — a national nonprofit representing workers and families affected by work-related injuries and occupational illness in obtaining medical care and workers’ compensation relief
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Terrie L. Williams v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 2014 WL 1775969 (May 5, 2014) — Court overruled the findings of MetLife and the Plan Administrator (PBAC)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Advocate for students bullied or harassed by peers within Puget Sound-area public school systems.
- Active in efforts with the Washington State Association for Justice to reform state laws on behalf of injured workers
Educational Background
- J.D., Seattle University School of Law, cum laude (2008)
- B.A./B.B.A., Business Administration, Western Washington University (1999)
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Devils in the Details: Winning in Superior Court” (May 30, 2014)
- “Out of the Box Workers’ Comp” — Chairperson (June 11, 2015)
- “PI Basics and More, Just the Basics: Weeding Through Insurance Coverage” (February 25, 2009)
- “Workers’ Compensation: Navigating a New Era — Up to Date Strategies for Claimants at the Department, Board and in Superior Court” — Chairperson (May 30, 2014)
Honors
- Named a Washington Top Women Lawyer
- 10.0 “Superb” Rating, Avvo
Office location for Elizabeth LePley
3633 136th Place SE
Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: 425-592-0628
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2018