Jonathan Yousling

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Burlington, Washington

GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
Jonathan Yousling
GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.

Practice areas: Personal Injury

Licensed in Washington since: 2012

Education: Gonzaga University School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025
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GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.

1854 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233 Phone: 360-424-1111 Email: Jonathan Yousling Visit website

Jonathan Yousling is a Shareholder and the Managing Shareholder of GLP Attorneys’ Bellingham office, where he serves clients across Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties. Known for his precision, empathy, and powerful storytelling, Jonathan is a formidable trial attorney who has built his career representing individuals and families whose lives have been upended by catastrophic injury and injustice.

In the courtroom, Jonathan is relentless. He has secured multiple multi-million-dollar verdicts in King, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties—life-changing results for clients facing some of the toughest battles of their lives. His excellence was recognized by TopVerdict.com for achieving four of the Top 50 jury verdicts in Washington State in 2024, including one that ranked among the Top 10 verdicts statewide. He has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for seven consecutive years, underscoring both his legal acumen and his commitment to his clients’ causes.

Jonathan’s dedication to justice is rooted in a lifelong instinct to stand up for those who can’t stand alone. As he puts it, “I will not let them face that bully alone.” That mindset was forged early—when, as a teenager, he stepped in to defend a friend who was being attacked. That defining moment taught him that when someone is in need, he will rise to meet the challenge, no matter what the odds. Today, that same courage drives him to face down powerful insurance companies and defense teams, ensuring his clients’ voices are heard and their losses fully recognized.

Beyond his courtroom success, Jonathan is deeply involved in strengthening the broader justice community. He is an active member of both the American Association for Justice and the Washington State Association for Justice, where he advocates for fair access to the courts and the protection of injured individuals’ rights. Locally, he was voted the Cascades Best Personal Injury Attorney by the Bellingham Herald—an honor bestowed by the very community he serves.

A graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, Jonathan has trained extensively in advanced trial techniques that integrate psychodrama and communication arts, allowing him to connect authentically with juries and tell his clients’ stories in the most human, compelling way possible. At GLP Attorneys, he mentors rising litigators, instilling in them the art of advocacy, empathy, and resilience in the face of adversity.

For Jonathan, being a personal injury attorney is about more than winning cases, it’s about restoring dignity, demanding accountability, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with clients when they need a champion most.

First Admitted: 2012, Washington

Professional Webpage: https://www.glpattorneys.com/attorneys/jonathan-yousling/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • American Association for Justice, Member  , 2025
  • Skagit County Bar Association, Member, 2014-Present, 2025
  • Whatcom County Bar Association, Member, 2016-Present, 2025
  • United States District Court - Eastern District of Washington, 2016
  • Trial Advocacy Program Chair, Washington State Bar Association, 2015
  • Western District of Washington - United States District Court, 2014
  • Washington State Bar, 2012

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $1.5 million settlement for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
  • $1.4 million settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
  • $950,000 settlement for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
  • $385,000 settlement for a client injured in a head-on collision., 2025
  • $325,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
  • $320,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
  • $220,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
  • $190,000 recovery for a client injured in a slip and fall at a retail location., 2025
  • $120,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
  • $100,000 settlement for a client injured in a head-on collision., 2025
  • $100,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
  • $100,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
  • $100,000 recovery for a client injured in a motorcycle collision., 2025
  • $11.3 Million verdict from a Snohomish County jury for two clients with physical injuries and PTSD resulting from a trucking collision., 2024
  • $1.9 Million King County verdict for a mother of four rear-ended while at a stoplight with minimal PD and lifetime injuries., 2024
  • $1.3 Million verdict from a Skagit County jury for a client who suffered loss of function and leg numbness in a low rear-end car crash.  , 2024
  • $676,285 settlement for a client t-boned in a car collision who suffered neck, back, pelvis, and sacral region injuries; and numbness in his hands., 2024
  • $451,000 result for T-bone collision client with  neck, back, tibia, fibula, and shoulder injuries., 2024
  • $350,000 for man forced off of the road, flipping his car, and suffering from whiplash, concussion, sore muscles, and cognitive issues. , 2024
  • $320,000 for a slip and fall client suffering from a broken wrist, numbness and tingling in her hands., 2024
  • $312,500 for a woman rear-ended while stopped at a light who suffered from ongoing neck, hip, low back, and tailbone injuries., 2024
  • $300,000 for a client hit head-on by a distracted driver and suffered right knee, right leg, sciatica, back, and neck injuries., 2024
  • $262,000 for a client seriously injured in a multi-car collision caused by a drunk driver., 2024
  • $250,000 for a woman injured in a dog attack suffering from neck and back bites, mental anguish, and a fear of dogs., 2024
  • $250,000 for a single grandparent raising his granddaughters who was seriously injured in a car collision.  , 2024
  • $212,500 for a father of two injured in a sideswipe collision with an uninsured driver., 2024
  • $170,000 for a car passenger involved in a car crash who was unable to work due to concussive syndrom., 2024
  • $160,000 for a rear-end collision client who suffered neck and back pain, and an ankle sprain., 2024
  • $160,000 for a client who sustained neck, back, and knee injuries in a rear-end crash., 2024
  • $160,000 for a woman unable to do hobbies such as running and gardening after a rear-end collision., 2024
  • $124,000 for a client hit head-on by a truck who suffered a broken thumb, wrist, and impact bruises all over her body., 2024
  • $160,000 for a client who was unable to resume normal activities after a rear-end collision., 2024
  • $115,000 for a woman injured as a vehicle passenger who suffered neck and head injuries when rear-ended by a semi-truck., 2024
  • $100,000 for a mother and her son struck head-on my an automated car., 2024
  • $100,000 for a man in a head-on collision caused by a suicidal driver who injuries impacted his ability to operate his restaurant., 2024
  • $500,000 settlement for a client who was suffered injuries in a resedential premise injury., 2023
  • $310,000 settlement for an individual who suffered an injury in a rear-end motor vehicle collision. , 2023
  • $1 million for an individual who sustained a lower lumbar disc injury after being rear ended by another vehicle on the highway
  • $1 million for an individual who suffered a traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder after being involved in a rear-end car accident
  • $815,000 for an individual who suffered cervical disc injury
  • $475,000 for an individual who suffered knee injury in vehicle vs. pedestrian collision
  • $385,000 settlement for an individual who suffered a cervical disc injury after being involved in a T-bone collision
  • $275,000 for an individual who suffered an elbow injury, musculoskeletal injuries, and a lumbar injury as a result of a fall over a hazardous sidewalk
  • $230,000 for an individual who suffered musculoskeletal injuries and a head injury that was rear ended while on a motorcycle
  • $160,000 for an individual who suffered a torn meniscus along with other musculoskeletal injuries sustained as a passenger in a collision

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Skagit Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 2023 - 2024, 2024
  • Campaign for Equal Justice, Board Member, 2022-2023, 2023
  • Campfire Samish, Board Member, 2021-2022, 2022

Honors

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of the nation’s top young trial attorneys. Jonathan was recognized 2022-2025., Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2025
  • A community-driven awards program honoring businesses, organizations and service providers across the Skagit Valley region in Washington., Best of the Best – Skagit Valley, Skagit Publishing, 2025
  • The Best of the PNW Contest, sponsored by The Seattle Times, is an annual reader-driven competition celebrating excellence across the Pacific Northwest. The contest recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations, and professionals in a wide range of categories—from legal services and healthcare to dining, entertainment, and community impact. Thousands of readers cast their votes to honor the people and companies that make the region exceptional. Being named a winner or finalist is a mark of distinction that reflects strong community trust, quality service, and a deep local presence., The Best of the PNW, Seattle Times, 2025
  • Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5% are names to the Rising Stars list. , Washington Rising Star List 2019-2025, Super Lawyers, 2025
  • Highest rating from Avvo.com, 10.0 Top Attorney 2019-Present, Avvo, 2025
  • $11.3 Million Top 10 Washington State Verdict, Mehlum, et al. v. Ahmad, et al, TopVerdict.com, 2024, Top 10 Washington State Verdict, TopVerdict.com, 2024
  • ·       $1.9 Million Top 50 Washington State Verdict, Ball v. Boyko, et al., TopVerdict.com, 2024, Top 50 Washington State Verdict, TopVerdict.com, 2024
  • ·       Top 50 Washington State Verdict, Tellery v. Woolley Trucking LLC., et al, TopVerdict.com, 2024, Top 50 Washington State Verdict, TopVerdict.com, 2024
  • Cascades Best recognizes businesses and individuals across a number of categories in an annual community-driven nomination and voting process. Every year, the publication recognizes the top-ranked companies and individuals in Northwest Washington, including the highly competitive categories of Best Law Firm and Best Personal Injury Lawyer.  In 2024, the Northern Washington communities voted Jonathan Yousling Best Personal Injury Lawyer. Jonathan has been practicing personal injury law for nearly a decade and has supported many clients in receiving six and seven-figure settlements from their personal injury cases. He has advocated for clients in many different types of cases, including auto injuries, aviation crashes, trip-and-falls, defective products, and slip-and-falls. Jonathan is a Shareholder in GLP Attorneys’ Burlington and Bellingham Offices, and Managing Shareholder of the Bellingham Office., Cascades Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Bellingham Herald, 2024
  • $1.3 Million Top 50 Washington State Verdict, Pehl v. Burns, et al., TopVerdict.com, 2024, Top 50 Washington State Verdict, TopVerdict.com, 2024

Educational Background

  • Trial Lawyers College Graduate, 2023
  • Graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law, 2011
  • Graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Law, Society and Justice, 2008

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • A specialized practice handbook produced by WSAJ, the Deskbook is designed for attorneys handling motor-vehicle accident and injury cases in Washington., Contributor, Motor Vehicle Litigation Deskbook, Washington State Association for Justice, Legal, 2025
  • Navigating the claims process is daunting. The 2024 WA Supreme Court ruling regarding balance billing allowed additional challenges to unfold. New laws and guidelines surrounding medical records, IMEs, and L&I will be examined. This presentation will provide you with resources and discussions to help you successfully manage injury claims to positively impact your bottom line., Presenter, Insurance Tips & Tricks: Strategies for a New Era, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
  • How do you handle a situation where the insurance company may be crossing the line to minimize the impacts to their bottom line? This presentation will define insurance bad faith and provide information and resources to support your patient by identifying a potential bad faith scenario., Presenter, Insurance Bad Faith, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
  • There is a lot more in achieving a positive outcome in a trial than what you see on television. This presentation will break down the parts of a trial along with the why and how of achieving a good result for a patient. We will also discuss how your work as a healthcare provider may impact case trajectory and provide updates on case law and statutes., Presenter, Anatomy of a Trial, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
  • A step-by-step guide to understanding and filing medical liens for your personal injury patient practice. Included in the presentation are case studies demonstrating why Washington’s medical lien statute should be an important part of your billing practice., Presenter, Medical Liens, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Bellingham, February 2024, Healthcare, 2024
  • Reaching a full recovery for your patient may happen with or without litigation. We will examine why some cases resolve without litigation, why some need litigation to get the best outcome, and how your work as a healthcare provider may impact case trajectory. We will present case studies to help understand how cases move toward resolution regardless of the process in or out of court and update you on case law and statutes., Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Ends: Two Paths to Resolution, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Bellingham, October 2024, Healthcare, 2024
  • The first 90 days after an injury causing event are critical to the eventual outcome of the personal injury case for your patient. From handling the property damage claim, to opening the first-party billing claim, to the decision to hire an attorney, to collection of evidence and witness statements, and to the creation of the initial patient medical records, a lot can happen in the beginning of the case that matters to the end of the case. We will provide updates to Washington statutes and case law, and present case studies to help understand the important early steps to take in any personal injury case., Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Starts: The Critical First 90 Days, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Bellingham, May 2024, Healthcare, 2024
  • Through case studies, we will discuss the components of a good case file for a motor vehicle collision to deliver the best results for you and your patient including payments in a personal injury MVC case. A discussion on modern world MVCs – Uber, Lyft, Door Dash, and current laws in Washington State will be included., Speaker, Mastering the Motor Vehicle Collision Injury Case, GLP Attorneys Seminar - October (Bellingham), 2023
  • Jonathan prepared materials and spoke at the Washington State Association of Justice Product Liability Seminar in May of 2023.  The topic was Building Damages through the Plaintiff's Deposition in a Product Liability Case., Speaker, Damages in Product Liability Cases, Washington State Association for Justice, 2023
Industry Groups:
  • Aviation
  • Construction
  • Logging
  • Maritime
  • Nursing Home
  • Trucking

Office location for Jonathan Yousling

1854 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233

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7 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2019 - 2025

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