John D. Webber

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Seattle, Washington

GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
John D. Webber
GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.

Practice areas: Personal Injury

Licensed in Washington since: 2000

Education: The University of New Mexico School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2007 - 2008
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GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.

2601 4th Ave
Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206-957-2516 Email: John D. Webber Visit website

As Managing Shareholder of GLP Attorneys, John D. Webber leads with purpose, vision, and a steadfast commitment to justice. Based in the firm’s Seattle headquarters, John oversees the firm’s Human Resources and Operations, Finance, and Marketing & Business Development Committees, and serves as Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee. A lifelong advocate for equity and inclusion, he completed the University of Washington Foster School of Business DEI Certificate Program in 2022.

John began practicing personal injury law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1995, and brought his passion for advocacy to the Pacific Northwest in 2000 when he joined GLP Attorneys. Over the past two decades, he has helped shape the firm’s growth and reputation as one of the region’s premier personal injury law firms.

A respected leader in Washington’s legal community, John currently serves as President-Elect of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and is a proud Eagle member. For more than a decade, he has held key leadership roles within the organization—including Board of Governors, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Vice President of Public Affairs, and Co-Chair of the WSAJ Annual Convention—reflecting his unwavering dedication to WSAJ’s mission of protecting the rights of injured individuals and strengthening access to justice for all.

John’s professional excellence has been recognized through his inclusion on the Super Lawyers list every year from 2015 to 2025, and as a Rising Star in 2007–2008. He also maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating, underscoring his reputation for integrity, advocacy, and results.

In addition to his courtroom work, John is a frequent speaker and author, sharing insights with healthcare providers and professional organizations on how to navigate the complex relationships between personal injury patients, medical providers, and insurance carriers. His articles, published in the legal and healthcare newsletters and magazines, focus on collaboration, fairness, and achieving full compensation for patients.

Prior to assuming the role of Managing Attorney, John’s legal practice focused on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, including truck and car collisions, construction and logging accidents, traumatic brain injuries, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and premises liability claims.

At his core, John is driven by a passion for helping people rebuild their lives after hardship. His leadership and advocacy reflect his belief that justice should be accessible, equitable, and compassionate—especially for those most in need.

First Admitted: 1995, New Mexico

Professional Webpage: https://glpattorneys.com/attorneys/john-d-webber-2/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Vice President Legislative Affairs, 2025
  • Trustee, Foundation for Washington State Courts, 2024
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Vice President Legislative Affairs, 2024
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Vice President Legislative Affairs, 2023
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Vice President Public Affairs, 2020-2022, 2022
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Second Vice President for Legislative Affairs, 2022-2023, 2022
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ, formerly WSTLA), Eagle Member, 2006-Present, 2022
  • American Association for Justice, Member, 2022
  • Benton Franklin Counties Bar Association, 2021
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Board of Governors At-Large Member, 2020
  • Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), 2000-2006, 2000
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2000
  • Washington State Bar Association, 2000
  • United States District Court, District of New Mexico, 1995
  • State Bar of New Mexico (now inactive), 1995
  • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1995

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $5 million recovery for the wife and children of an employee who died after falling down a manlift shaft at the Avis parking garage in Seattle.  John served as co-lead counsel on this case with Scott Lundberg, James Gooding, and Alex French., 2019
  • $7 million policy limit settlement against a Housing Authority for a playground accident that left a young girl permanently brain damaged. John served as co-lead counsel on this case with Cydney Campbell Webster and Scott Lundberg., 2009
  • $3 million for two construction workers crushed by a two story wall that was lifted without proper safety techniques or equipment. 
  • $2 million policy limits for a man crushed and severely injured by an improperly felled tree at a logging site.
  • $1.1 million for a construction worker struck by a concrete pump hose, sustaining a permanent head injury. 
  • $575,000 for an airline mechanic injured on the job when a driver ran a red light, striking her work vehicle, leading to a cervical fusion.
  • $500,000 for a man who slipped on grease while on the job as a sanitation worker, falling into a hole in a poorly maintained parking lot, requiring shoulder surgery.
  • $500,000 for a young man struck by a car in a bar parking lot where bar security failed to break up a disturbance, sustaining a brachial plexus injury. 

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Special Licenses / Certifications

  • University of Washington, Foster School of Business; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Program, 2022

Honors

  • Voted #1 Law Firm in the Pacific Northwest, Best in the PNW - Best Law Firm, The Seattle Times, 2025
  • Voted Top 5 Best Place to Work in the Large Company Category, Washington’s Best Workplaces, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2025
  • Best of the Inland NW, Spokane Business Journal, 2025
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2013-2025 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2025
  • Voted #1 Personal Injury Law Firm and #1 Personal Injury Lawyer., Cascade's Best Winner - Best Law Firm, Bellingham Herald, 2024
  • Best of the Inland NW, Spokane Business Journal, 2024
  • Voted #1 Law Firm in the PNW by The Seattle Times., Best in the PNW - Best Law Firm, The Seattle Times, 2024
  • Congratulations to our GLP Attorneys teams in the Tri-Cities for being recognized among the 2024 Tri-Cities Best by the Tri-City Herald! GLP Attorneys has provided exceptional legal services to the Tri-Cities community since 2015, making sure that their clients receive the best possible outcomes. We are incredibly proud to announce that GLP Attorneys was awarded the Silver award for Best Law Firm, and Bronze for Best Personal Injury Law Firm., Tri-Cities Best Winner, Tri-City Herald, 2024
  • GLP Attorneys is honored to be recognized by the Portland Business Journal as a 2024 “Best Places to Work” Small Company!, Best Places to Work, Portland Business Journal, 2024
  • GLP Attorneys is thrilled to be named one of Washington’s Best Workplaces for 2024 by the Puget Sound Business Journal!  In its first year of recognition, GLP Attorneys achieved 3rd place in the large company category from a field of 27 candidates.  We want to give a big thank you to our 160 colleagues across the state for their hard work and dedication in fostering an outstanding work culture and building a fantastic team at our Washington offices. Washington’s Best Workplaces – Puget Sound Business JournalThe Puget Sound Business Journal celebrates local businesses that stand out for their remarkable and supportive workplace cultures. The rankings are determined through anonymous employee surveys, which assess areas like leadership effectiveness and communication skills.GLP Attorneys ValuesGLP Attorneys core values inform and steer the team to work well together and receive impressive results for clients. Compassion, commitment, collaboration, and creativity are at the heart of everything that we do. At GLP Attorneys, we respect and leverage the diversity of opinion and experience that strengthens our entire team and our communities. , Washington’s Best Workplaces, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2024
  • 2015 - 2024 Washington Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers, 2024
  • Voted #1 Personal Injury Law Firm in the PNW by The Seattle Times., Best in the PNW - Best Personal Injury Law Firm, The Seattle Times, 2023
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2022
  • Highest Rating with Avvo - 10.0, Avvo Rated, Avvo.com, 2022
  • Recognized as a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics, 2007 – 2008, 2007 - 2008 Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2008
  • Harry S. Truman Scholar, Harry S. Truman Foundation, 1990

Educational Background

  • University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico, J.D, 1995
  • University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, B.A., Political Science, with distinction, 1992

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • John was interviewed for the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) monthly newsletter, Trial News. The article was focused on his career and being elected President-Elect of WSAJ., Featured, Committed to Justice, Community, and Mentorship: John Webber, WSAJ’s President-Elect, Washington State Association for Justice Trial News, Legal, 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., Author/Webinar Presenter, Anatomy of a Trial, GLP Attorneys Seminar, Healthcare, 2025
  • Workers’ compensation claims can be tricky and oftentimes there is a third-party claim to be considered. We will discuss the history and need for a workers’ compensation system and define the injuries and benefits available. The presentation will work through examples to help you recognize when a third-party claim may be available and the roles of a workers’ compensation attorney versus a personal injury attorney., Author & Presenter, Two Sides of L&I, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Seattle, 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., Author & Presenter, Insurance Bad Faith, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Seattle, Healthcare, 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., Author & Presenter, Insurance Tips & Tricks: Strategies for a New Era, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Seattle, Healthcare, 2025
  • John Webber, Managing Shareholder of GLP Attorneys, was recently published in the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) magazine Plexus, “The Connecting Point for Chiropractic in Washington State.”  John’s article, “Understanding Insurance Coverage in Washington Car Collision Cases,” addresses several aspects of insurance coverage in car collision personal injury cases and serves as a succinct guide to what medical providers need to know about the coverages that may apply to their patients. As John notes in his opening paragraph, “When you have a new patient injured in a car collision in Washington [State], it is important to understand the typical insurance coverages that may apply, not only to assist your patient in making a full recovery, but to ensure that your medical bills are paid.” Among the topics covered in the article are: Personal Injury Protection Medical and Hospital Expenses Wage Loss Loss of Services Medical Payments Coverage (Med Pay) Health insurance Coverage Workers’ Compensation Bodily Injury Liability Coverage Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims Read the full article in Plexus. , Author, Understanding Insurance Coverage in Washington Car Collision Cases, Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) Plexus Magazine, Healthcare, 2024
  • 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., Author & Presenter, Medical Liens, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, February 2024 (Seattle), Healthcare, 2024
  • 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., Author & Presenter, Medical Liens, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, March 2024 (Statewide Webinar), 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., Author & Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Starts: The Critical First 90 Days, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, May 2024 (Seattle), 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., Author, How a Personal Injury Case Starts: The Critical First 90 Days, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, May 2024 (Lynnwood), Healthcare, 2024
  • Treatment after an injury-causing event can take months or even years before the patient reaches recovery. Good medical records establish a solid foundation for managing a patient’s first-party personal injury claim, and for meeting the burden of proof and establishing damages for the third-party claim. This session will discuss the foundations of creating and maintaining good patient medical records alongside the when, why, and how of referring patients for additional medical evaluations. We will provide updates to Washington statutes and case law, and present case studies to help understand how to best manage the treatment phase of a patient’s personal injury case., Author & Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Progresses: The Treatment Phase, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, August 2024, Statewide Webinar, 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., Author & Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Ends: Two Paths to Resolution, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, October 2024 (Seattle), 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., Author & Presenter, How a Personal Injury Case Ends: Two Paths to Resolution, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, October 2024 (Statewide Webinar), Healthcare, 2024
  • An Independent Insurance Medical Examination can be concerning for both the patient and their healthcare provider. We will discuss how to prepare your patient for an IME and provide resources to assist you and your practice. Apportionments in a personal injury case will also be examined. Case examples will be introduced along with 2023 legislative updates for IMEs in the state of Washington. , Speaker, Mastering IMEs and Apportionments, GLP Attorneys Seminar - February (Webinar), 2023
  • Understanding the different types of insurance and how they result in payments in a personal injury case is crucial to the success of your personal injury patient practice. This seminar will examine the different types of insurance and methods to effectively communicate with patients and insurance companies in personal injury cases. , Speaker, Mastering Insurance for Your Personal Injury Patient Practice, GLP Attorneys Seminar - August (Webinar), 2023
  • Intake, documentation, billing, and getting paid are essential factors in every personal injury case. We will talk about the fundamental components of your personal injury patient practice and how to manage them successfully for all types of injuries. Case studies will illustrate the elements of a good case file., Speaker, Mastering Elements of a Personal Injury Patient Practice, GLP Attorneys Seminar - May (Lynwood / Burlington / Webinar), 2023
  • Working for the Common Good, Washington State Chiropractic Association Plexus, Oct/Nov 2013, Author, Working for the Common Good, Washington State Chiropractic Association Plexus, 2013
  • Balancing Your Practice: Personal Injury Patients & Getting Paid In Full, Washington State Chiropractic Association Plexus, 2012, Author, Balancing Your Practice: Personal Injury Patients & Getting Paid In Full, Washington State Chiropractic Association Plexus, 2012
Industry Groups:
  • Aviation
  • Construction
  • Logging
  • Maritime
  • Nursing Home
  • Trucking

Office location for John D. Webber

2601 4th Ave
Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121

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11 Years Super Lawyers
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  • Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2007 - 2008

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