Kaitlin M. Roach

Bar / Professional Activity

• Legal Foundation of Washington - Associate Campaign for Equal Justice, Committee Member, 2022
• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Member, 2021 – Present, 2021
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2018
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Admitted to Practice, 2016
• Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), Eagle Member, 2014
• Washington State Bar Association, Admitted to Practice, 2014

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• $500,000 settlement for a pedestrian who sustained a broken pelvis, broken tibia, and broken fibula after being struck by a car while crossing the street 
• $325,000 settlement for a gentleman who sustained tearing in his shoulder requiring surgery after being forcefully rear-ended at highway speed
• $220,000 settlement for a woman who underwent shoulder surgery and sustained other injuries after a significant rear-ended collision
• $200,000 settlement co-counseling with another GLP attorney to represent the estate of a woman who passed away after enduring abuse and neglect in a nursing home
• $100,000 settlement for a woman who was rear-ended and sustained a back injury that required surgery

Honors

• Awarded the 2016 -2025 Rising Star Super Lawyers Award, which is awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state., Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 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., Best of the PNW, Seattle Times, 2025
• An annual recognition program that honors companies in Washington state (especially around the Puget Sound region) for outstanding workplace culture and employee engagement. GLP Attorneys placed in the Top 5 best places to work in the large company category., Washington's Best Places to Work, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2025
• The Client Champion Awards recognize attorneys at GLP Attorneys who demonstrate exceptional service to clients. The awards are based on both the quantity and quality of client feedback and affirmations about an attorney’s performance. The 4Cs Award goes to the attorney who best exemplifies the core values of the firm - Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, and Compassion., 4Cs Award Winner, GLP Attorneys Client Champion Awards, 2025
• Highest rating by Avvo.com - 10.0, 10.0 Avvo Rating, Avvo.com, 2023
• 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, Super Lawyers, 2023
• by Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living, 2016 - 2022, Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living, 2022

Educational Background

• Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D.,, 2014
• University of Washington, B.A. in Political Science and Law, Societies and Justice, 2010

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• he Wonderful World of GLP Attorneys presentation offers an engaging overview of the firm’s history, mission, and values while showcasing its reach as the largest plaintiff personal injury law firm in the Pacific Northwest. It highlights GLP Attorneys’ deep commitment to justice, client care, and community connection—emphasizing the firm’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Through stories, milestones, and team spotlights, the presentation celebrates GLP’s people, practice areas, and purpose, illustrating how the firm continues to grow and make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and communities across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon., Author & Presenter, The Wonderful World of GLP Attorneys, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• CLE qualifying lecture, Author, Case Management Tips and Trick Training, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• CLE qualifying lecture, Author & Presenter, SOL Training, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• CLE qualifying lecture, Author, Making Wage Loss Claims, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• CLE qualifying lecture, Author & Co-Presenter, AI Policy Update and Best Practices for Efficient Uses of AI Lunch & Learn, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• Choose Your Own Adventure: Areas of Practice is an interactive presentation that guides participants through the diverse legal practice areas within GLP Attorneys. Designed to educate and inspire, it allows attendees to explore different “paths” — from motor vehicle collisions and medical negligence to maritime, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injury cases. Through real-world examples and engaging scenarios, the presentation highlights how each practice area serves clients in unique ways while reinforcing the firm’s shared mission of advocacy, compassion, and justice.  , Author & Presenter, Legal Career GPS: A Guided Exploration of Practice Areas, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• Trucking Injury Tips and Tricks is an educational presentation designed to help attorneys, legal staff, and professionals strengthen their approach to handling complex trucking injury cases. It covers key strategies for investigating collisions involving commercial vehicles, preserving critical evidence such as electronic logging data and driver qualification files, and identifying all potential sources of liability—from carriers and brokers to maintenance providers. The presentation also includes practical “insider” tips for working effectively with accident reconstruction experts, understanding FMCSA regulations, and maximizing case value through storytelling, damages documentation, and client care., Author, Trucking Injuries Tips & Tricks, GLP Attorneys Learning & Development Program, Legal, 2025
• Empathy is having a sense of and awareness of the emotions of other people. It is the ability to understand what others are feeling and imagine what they may be experiencing.  Being emphatic enables people to be tuned it with others, whether it be a loved one, colleague, friend, or stranger. Ultimately, it is essential for developing good relationships, both in your personal life and at work. An empathetic person is perceived as warm and caring, whereas someone who doesn’t show empathy can often be seen as cold and self-absorbed. , Author & Presenter, Evoking Empathy and Professionalism with Clients, GLP Attorneys Staff Attorney Training, Legal, 2024
• Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Impact: Advocating for a Just Washington , Author & Presenter, WSAJ and Your Role in the Legislative Landscape, GLP Attorneys Staff Attorney Training, Legal, 2024
• The Unique Culture of GLP Attorneys Why We Do What We Do Who We Do It For How Are We Different How We Do What We Do Why You Do What You Do Sparking Conversation Let’s Collaborate - Elevator Speech Workshop!, Author & Presenter, Crafting an Elevator Pitch – Introducing Yourself and the Firm, GLP Attorneys Staff Attorney Training, Legal, 2024

• Aviation
• Construction
• Logging
• Maritime
• Nursing Home
• Trucking