Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability
Licensed in Washington since: 2001
Education: Pepperdine University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013 
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Jason Epstein is a partner at Premier Law Group, PLLC, a Bellevue personal injury and employment 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 recovery. 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. He 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. Beginning in 2025, Jason has been named an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law. He looks forward to educating the next generation of attorneys.
First Admitted: 2001, Washington
Professional Webpage: http://www.plg-pllc.com/attorneys/jason-epstein/
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
- Member, Washington Bar Association
- Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Trial News Editorial Board, Washington State Association for Justice, 2007 - 2014
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- MT, a surveyor for a large construction company, was gathering equipment from his work van. At the very last second, MT saw a pickup truck speeding toward him and could not move out of the way in time. The pickup truck ran MT over and he was dragged approximately 20 feet. The driver of the pickup truck had fallen asleep at the wheel due to taking pain medication that was not prescribed to him. MT was immediately rushed to the hospital and had a two-level lumbar fusion performed the next day. MT was unable to go back to work at his old position because of his injury and new physical limitations. New job training was required. The minimal insurance limits of the at-fault driver was recovered as well as the insurance policy limit for the company van that MT was using at the time of the accident resulting in a total recovery of $1.05 million for MT., 2022
- The Plaintiff suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries when the defendant driver pulled out from a parking lot right in front of the Plaintiff’s truck. With no time to stop, the Plaintiff t-boned the defendant driver’s vehicle, resulting in permanent injuries and disabling injuries to the Plaintiff’s shoulder and neck. The collision caused a C3-4 disc bulge, a C5-6 disc bulge, a SLAP tear to the left shoulder, lumbar sciatica, numbness and tingling that radiated from his upper to lower extremities, and headaches. The Plaintiff attempted conservative care, including physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, and steroid injections. The Plaintiff underwent left shoulder arthroscopic surgery, yet continued to have shoulder and neck pain that severely limited his ability to work as a carpenter. The Plaintiff then underwent a C6-C7 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion to address his neck and shoulder pain. Defendant’s experts claimed that the Plaintiff only suffered a strain/sprain due to the collision and that the need for surgery was due to degenerative conditions made worse by the physical requirements of his work as a carpenter. Defendant also contested liability for the collision. Despite this, the lawsuit settled at mediation for $475,000.00., 2022
- The Plaintiff, a Canadian citizen, was on his way to a spring break vacation when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver in Seattle. The Plaintiff suffered extensive injuries: breaks to his left femur, right and left ulna, multiple broken fingers, and multiple lacerations and contusions. After life-saving surgery, the Plaintiff underwent extensive physical therapy, and eventually, his doctors recommended hip abduction surgery. Defendant’s expert witnesses sought to minimize the extent of future care that the Plaintiff would require, arguing that he would only need care for an additional five years. Despite this, the Plaintiff obtained a settlement of $560,000.00 combined from the third-party carrier for the drunk driver and the underinsured motorist carrier, ICBC (the governmental insurance carrier of British Columbia)., 2022
- The Plaintiff was rear-ended in stop-and-go traffic when the defendant driver looked down to grab her cell phone from her purse. Upon inspection of the cars, neither car had any visible damage. Nevertheless, Plaintiff immediately felt discomfort in her low back. As days passed, her low back pain worsened, with stabbing pain, numbness, and tingling sensation on the top of her left foot and ankle. An MRI revealed that the Plaintiff had a herniated disc at the L3-L4 of her lumbar spine. As time passed, the pain in her left leg and foot became worse. For several months she tried physical therapy treatment and received steroid injections to try to get better. But her symptoms did not improve. As a result, she underwent low back surgery, improving her lower back pain and lower extremity pain. Defendant’s experts claimed that the Plaintiff only suffered a strain/sprain and that the need for surgery was due to a degenerative disc condition that was unrelated to the rear-end collision. Defendant’s other expert claimed that the speed of the defendant’s vehicle was less than five mph that it was unlikely that the plaintiff sustained any injury to her low back. After a two-week jury trial, the jury awarded the Plaintiff $575,000., 2022
- In Newcastle, Washington, GL was driving her SUV on Coal Creek Parkway when she was rear-ended by another vehicle. The car accident seriously injured GL and emergency bladder surgery was required. A reconstructive pelvic floor operation was also needed due to vaginal prolapse. A policy limiting demand was made around three years after GL’s car accident. The policy limits were tendered after we filed a lawsuit that alleged violations of Washington’s Insurance Fair Conduct Act. As a result, GL recovered a total of $1 million., 2022
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Trial Lawyers College, Washington Regional Seminar, 2009
- Trial Lawyers College, Full College, Dubois, Wyoming, 2009
- Guardian Ad Litem Training, King County Superior Court, 2008
- Trial Lawyers College, Washington Regional Seminar, 2007
- Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate, 2001
- National Institue of Trial Advocacy - Deposition Skills, 2002
- National Institue of Trial Advocacy - Trial Skills, 2002
Pro bono / Community Service
- Nominate an Educator for PLG’s Teacher of the MonthPremier Law Group is looking for King County teachers who are making a lasting impact in their community and in the lives of their students. Each month, the firm will be recognizing one amazing teacher by providing their classroom with $150 to be used at the teacher’s discretion. If you know a teacher that has made a distinct impression or changed someone’s life for the better, nominate them by filling out the form on this page. Nominees must currently be teaching within King County. Outside of that, we don’t care if it’s your teacher, your child’s teacher, or a teacher you had several years ago. All we care is that you thought they were amazing. As an added bonus, anyone who nominates a teacher that is selected by Premier Law Group as “Teacher of the Month” will also receive a $25 Amazon gift card as a thank you for helping to highlight the incredible work being done in the community., 2022
- After Personal Injury Attorney Jason Epstein from Premier Law Group discovered that his children had approximately 20 schoolmates who were homeless and often hungry over the weekend, he decided he had to do something to help. “No kids should be hungry, I prepared these bags with various healthy items they could eat and prepare on their own without the help of an adult.” – Jason EpsteinSince October 2016, the Premier Law Group team has prepared 22 backpacks every week for these local homeless children that are full of food that is child-friendly, nutritious, nonperishable and easy to eat., 2015
- Teaching faculty at the American Bar Association's Critical Trial Skills for Legal Services Attorney at the University of Washington School of Law., 2010
- Settlement Guardian Ad Litem Registry Memeber at King County Superior Court, 2009
- Panel MAR Arbitrator at King County Superior Court, 2007
- Panel MAR Arbitrator at Snohomish County Superior Court, 2007
- Panel MAR Arbitrator at Pierce County Superior Court, 2007
Honors
- ACQ Law Awards, Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Law Awards, 2022
- Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2024
- Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. , AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2023
- Super Lawyers demonstrated excellence in practice, Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers, 2024
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers, 2022
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers, 2021
- Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2023, IE Magazine, 2023
- The 20th anniversary of the Gamechangers Global Awards is a major accomplishment and a reflection of the tireless effort and commitment from the sponsors, nominees and audience who have contributed to its success over the years. Gamechangers has been instrumental in acknowledging and honoring the achievements of individuals and organizations in the business world, inspiring others to strive for excellence. , Gamechangers Global Award, Gamechangers, 2023
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards. The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell., 2023 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2023
- Corp Today Magazine , Most Trusted Personal Injury Attorney of 2022, Corp Today Magazine, 2022
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards. The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell., 2022 AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell., 2021 Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- ACQ Law Awards, Personal Injury Law Firm Of The Year, ACQ Law Awards, 2020
- Most Trusted Personal Injury Attorney 2021, Corp Today Magazine, 2021
- Best of the Best Attorney's Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Washington, Best of the Best Attorney, 2020
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers, 2020
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
- ACQ Law Awards, Personal Injury Law Firm Of The Year, ACQ Law Awards, 2019
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers, 2019
- America's Most Honored Professionals, America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry, 2019
- ACQ Law Awards, PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER OF THE YEAR, ACQ Law Awards, 2019
- Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, America's Top 100, 2019
- America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100, 2019
- ASLA, America's Top 100 Attorneys, ASLA, 2019
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbell, 2019
- Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Washington State, ASLA, 2018
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbel, 2018
- Top 1% America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry, 2018
- Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2018
- Best Car Accident Attorneys in Seattle, Expertise, 2018
- TOP 10 Attorney in Washington for Personal Injury, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2018
- 10 Best Personal injury Attorney in Washington, AOPIA, 2018
- Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers in Washington, The National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- US Client Care Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Law Award, 2018
- 10 Best Attorney for Washington, AIOPIA, 2017
- People Love Us On Yelp, Yelp, 2017
- Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Washington State, ASLA, 2017
- Top American Lawyers, Top American Lawyer, 2017
- Top 1% America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry, 2016
- US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
- US Leading Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
- US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Personal Injury Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
- Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2016
- US Regional Law Firm of the Year in Employment Law, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
- Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2017
- US Client Care Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Global Awards, 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2015
- Top 100, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2015
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers, 2014
- Top 100 in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2014
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2013
- Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2013
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2012
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2012
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2011
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2011
- Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics, 2010
- AV Rating (Highest Possible Rating), Martindale Hubbel, 2010
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Association for Justice, 2010
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2010
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2009
- 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
Educational Background
- University of Southern California, B.A. in Philosophy, 1996
- Pepperdine University, School of Law, 2001
- Trial Lawyers College, Gerry Spence's Full Program, Graduate, 2009
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Justice for the Bicyclist, Premier Law Group, 2014
- Author, Settle Your Own Injury Case, 2016
- Brain Injuries in Children, Premier Law Group, 2014
- Child Safety in the Car and on the Road, Premier Law Group, 2014
- Pedestrian Survival Guide, Premier Law Group, 2014
- 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
- 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 Jason Epstein and Patrick Kang, Author, The Next Big Thing, 2011
- Author, Guerilla Internet Marketing: What You Can Do Right Now For Free* (*or, Not Too Much Money), 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
- Presented to new members about small firm management, Speaker, New Member Brownbag, Washington State Association for Justice, 2011
- Presenter, Motor Vehicle Litigation Seminar, Washington State Assocation for Justice, 2010
- Chapter - Litigating Property Damage Claims, Author, Auto Accident Litigation Deskbook, Washington State Association for Justice, 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
- Independent Medical Examinations, Premier Law Group, 2010
- Personal Injury Settlements, Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish, Speaker, Speaker, Personal Injury Settlements, National Business Institute, 2010
- The Ultimate Goal to Settling Your Property Damage Claim, Premier Law Group, 2010
- Author, Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents, Word Association Publishers, 2009
- Author, Striaght Talk Law: The Shocking Truth About Lawyer Advertising, Word Association Publishers, 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
- Author, Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Buying Washington Auto Insurance, 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
- Author, Straight Talk Law: The Truth About Washington Auto Accidents, Word Association Publishers, 2009
- Determining the Value of Your Personal Injury Case, Author, www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/determining-the-value-of-your-personal-injury-case, 2008
- When to Settle a Personal Injury Case in Washington State, Author, www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/when-to-settle-personal-injury-case-in-washington-state, 2008
- Getting Medical Coverage After an Auto Accident, Author, www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/getting-medical-coverage-after-auto-accident, 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
- Handling Vehicle Damage After an Auto Accident, Author, www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/handling-vehicle-damage-after-auto-accident, 2008
- What to Do at the Scene of a Washington State Auto Accident, Author, www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-do-at-scene-of-washington-state-auto-accident, 2008
- First-Party and Third-Party Auto Insurance in Washington State, Author, www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/first-party-third-party-auto-insurance-washington-state, 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 "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
Office location for Jason G. Epstein
1408 140th Place Northeast
Suite A
Bellevue, WA 98007
Selections
12 Years Super Lawyers
5 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013