Janelle Carney Boston
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Spokane, Washington
GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
Practice areas: Personal Injury
Licensed in Washington since: 2008
Education: Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
115 N Washington StFloor 3
Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: 509-455-3636 Email: Janelle Carney Boston Visit website
Janelle Carney Boston is an experienced personal injury attorney and serves as the Managing Shareholder for the Spokane and Tri-Cities offices of GLP Attorneys. Janelle wanted to become a lawyer when she was 9 years old and was steadfast and determined in her path to become one. She has always been passionate about fairness and justice. Her decision to become a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer was solidified when she worked in the insurance industry. She saw first hand the need for passionate advocates to represent injured people who were unable to achieve justice on their own. After this realization, she has dedicated her career to helping her clients get justice and compensation for the injuries that change their lives. Janelle truly values the clients who choose her to represent them, their lives, and their stories. Because of this, Janelle has been awarded the Client’s Choice Award, which is her greatest honor.
Janelle serves clients throughout the state of Washington and focuses her legal practice on all aspects of personal injury law, including wrongful death claims, fire claims, premises liability, products liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, motor vehicle collisions, and insurance bad faith claims. She is a passionate trial lawyer, who enjoys being in the courtroom and will never back down from a difficult case.
She is passionate about insurance bad faith law and is committed to doing everything she can to make insurance companies do right by the people they insure – and that they are held accountable when they don’t. She consistently presents on the topic of insurance law all across Washington state, including serving as the moderator for the Insurance Law Seminar on the Insurance Fair Conduct Act and presenting on bad faith in both underinsured motorist claims and personal injury protection claims. She also has litigated fire claims that resulted in insurance denials.
Janelle was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and remains actively involved in the community. She is the co-founder of Lady Boss, a professional group dedicated to the advancement and support of women in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area.
In addition to being a passionate advocate for her injured clients, Janelle prides herself on being a thoughtful leader in her role as Managing Shareholder of GLP Attorneys in Eastern Washington. Under her stewardship, GLP Attorneys’ Spokane office received the honor of winning the Spokane Journal of Business’s Best Place to Work award for the Inland Northwest region for three years in a row. Janelle’s genuine care for her clients and employees alike is the cornerstone of her success as an attorney and as a leader.
She also loves spending time with her family of five, her 15 year old dog Bruiser, and her extended family, who are all here in the Pacific Northwest.
First Admitted: 2008, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://glpattorneys.com/attorney/janelle-carney-boston/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member, 2011-Present, 2026
- American Association of Justice, Member, 2026
- Benton Franklin Counties Bar Association, Member, 2012-Present, 2026
- Spokane County Bar Association, Member, 2012-Present, 2026
- Launched Lady Boss Vancouver, a professional networking group focused on empowering women in SW Washington State and Portland, Oregon., 2025
- Founded Lady Boss Spokane, a networking group for professional women with over 100 members and growing., 2022
- Chair, Campaign for Equal Justice, Legal Foundation of Washington, 2021
- Chair, Insurance Law Section, Washington State Association for Justice, 2019
- Washington Women Lawyers, Member, 2014
- Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2014
- Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, 2013
- Admitted to Washington State Bar, 2008
- Admitted to Arizona State Bar, 2008
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Member 2008-2010, 2010
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $3.2 million for a motorcycle client injured when hit by a car., 2025
- $1.2 million settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $500,000 million settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $500,000 million settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2024
- $350,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2024
- $330,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $320,000 settlement for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
- $275,000 settlement for a client injured when struck by a commercial truck., 2025
- $200,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $200,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
- $200,000 recovery for a client injured in a sideswipe collision., 2025
- $150,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2024
- $150,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $150,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $150,000 recovery for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $125,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
- $125,000 settlement for a client injured in a sideswipe collision., 2025
- $125,000 settlement for a client injured in a slip and fall., 2025
- $115,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
- $105,000 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 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
- $100,000 settlement for a client injured in a parking lot collision., 2025
- $100,000 settlement for a client injured when attacked by a dog., 2025
- $100,000 motorcycle client hit by a truck who suffered a broken collarbone, broken leg, broken hip, smashed knee, broken ribs, concussion, and multiple stiches., 2024
- $400,000 for a rear-end car collision where the client suffered from neck and back injuries; and permanent tinnitus., 2024
- $350,000 for a rear-end collision client who suffered headache, concussion, and pain in his waist, chest, legs, neck, and arms., 2024
- $250,000 for a client rear-ended at full speed causing her to suffer a concussion, whiplash, loss of function in her back and neck, constant stiffness and tenderness, awful headaches, intense light hypersensitivity. , 2024
- $175,000 for a sideswipe collision where the client suffered from neck and back pain, headaches, concussion, and nausea., 2024
- $135,000 for a rear-end collision where the client sustained injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder. , 2024
- $115,000 for a rear-end collision where the client suffered neck and back injuries plus a broken knee., 2024
- $110,000 rear-end collision client who suffered from neck and back pain in addition to urinary incontinence., 2024
- $100,000 car collision client who suffered permanent injuries from whiplash., 2024
- $2,500,000 wrongful death claim as a result of a catastrophic fire , 2023
- $5,000,000 settlement for a family that suffered a wrongful death in a product liability case. , 2023
- $300,000 settlement for an individual who was injured in a t-bone motor vehicle collision., 2023
- $335,000 settlement for an individual who was injured in a t-bone motor vehicle collision., 2023
- $400,000 settlement for an individual who was injured in a motor vehicle collision., 2023
- $560,000 settlement for an individual who was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle collision., 2023
- $2,000,000 for the victim of a construction site fall who was paralyzed as a result.
- $1,800,000 settlement for the parents of a young child who tragically died in a motor vehicle accident.
- $1,100,000 settlement for an elderly woman who was assaulted while living in an assisted living facility.
- $1,000,000 for the victim of a head on collision resulting in permanent hip and leg injuries.
- $575,000 result for a man involved in a t bone collision, as a result of a disputed liablity red light run. He ultimately underwent surgery, which was argued by the defense as being the result of pre-existing conditions and not the motor vehicle collision. This case settled three weeks before trial with Janelle as the lead attorney.
- $575,000 for the victim of a rear end collision. She had recently undergone a knee surgery before the accident and had been released from treatment only three weeks before the car crash. After the accident, she had to undergo a revision of her knee surgery, which Janelle proved was the direct result of the car accident.
- $400,000 settlement for a man involved in motorcycle accident, who fractured his arm and tore his rotator cuff.
- $250,000 result for woman involved in two separate slip-and-fall incidents in an apartment complex. She had fallen on ice separately injuring both wrists. This case settled 6 weeks before trial with Janelle as the lead attorney.
- $162,500 result for woman who sustained two separate dog bite injuries while working as a pet groomer. This case settled two weeks before trial with Janelle as the lead attorney.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Lawyer, Domestic Violence Shelter, Phoenix, AZ, 2008-2010. , 2010
- Law School, Pro Bono Distinction, spending over 50 hours dedicated to pro bono work. , 2007
Educational Background
- Arizona State University, J.D., Tempe, AZ
- University of Washington, B.A., Seattle, WA
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The Women Who Inspire Panel, part of GLP Attorneys’ EmpowerHER series, brings together women leaders from across the firm and community to share their journeys, insights, and lessons in leadership. The discussion celebrates resilience, mentorship, and authenticity—highlighting the power of women supporting women in both professional and personal growth. Designed to uplift and connect, the panel embodies EmpowerHER’s mission to create space for meaningful dialogue, inspiration, and empowerment across all levels of GLP Attorneys., Moderator, Women Who Inspire, GLP Attorneys EmpowerHER Program, Legal, 2025
- Bad faith law exists to ensure accountability for insurance companies, not to act as a report card for plaintiff attorneys. It’s about holding powerful institutions to the standard they promised their paying policyholders. The more we let the defense bar spin "comparative bad faith" into existence, the further we drift from that principle. Recognizing, anticipating, and neutralizing comparative bad faith tactics keeps the case on course—and ensures that the party with the real obligation is held responsible, Co-Author, The Mirror Defense: When Insurers Cry ‘Bad Faith', WSAJ Trial News, Legal, 2025
- GLP Attorneys is pleased to announce that Shareholders, Janelle Carney Boston and Sara Maleki are featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazines in the article, “Leading with Purpose at GLP Attorneys” We are so proud of Janelle and Sara for their amazing contributions to the firm and the community as a whole. Janelle Carney BostonJanelle Carney Boston serves as the Regional Managing Shareholder for Eastern Washington and has long been driven by a powerful desire for justice. From a young age, she aspired to be a lawyer, motivated by the challenge of societal expectations, especially regarding women in the legal field. Known for her tenacity, Janelle takes on challenging cases that many others avoid, advocating fiercely for clients against large corporations. She is a passionate advocate for women’s advancement, founding Lady Boss to empower professional women throughout the Pacific Northwest.Sara MalekiSara Maleki is a shareholder at GLP Attorneys and brings a unique perspective as a first-generation American and person of color. She emphasizes the personal nature of personal injury law, striving to ensure that clients from diverse backgrounds feel understood and fairly represented. Sara leads initiatives as the Chair of the firm’s Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (EIB) Committee, advocating for inclusivity within the legal profession. Her dedication has earned her recognition, including the esteemed Carl Maxey Award in 2023 from the Washington State Association for Justice. Committed to breaking down barriers for clients, she also supports educational programs like Satori, providing scholarships for underprivileged students. Sara’s passion for justice and equity underscores her mission to represent those who often go unheard., Co-Author, Leading with Purpose at GLP Attorneys, Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazines, Professional Services, 2024
- Janelle 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., Presenter, Building Damages in a Product Liability Case, Washington State Association of Justice, Legal, 2023
- Charting and documentation essentials for healthcare providers., Presenter, Charting and Documentation in a Personal Injury Case, GLP Attorneys Hosted Seminar, Healthcare, 2022
- Chair, Insurance Law Seminar, Washington State Association for Justice, 2019, Chair, Insurance Law Seminar, Washington State Association for Justice, Legal, 2019
- Presenter, Insurance Law Seminar - UIM Bad Faith: How to Defeat the Top Ten Defense Arguments, Washington State Association for Justice, 2018, Presenter, Insurance Law Seminar - UIM Bad Faith: How to Defeat the Top Ten Defense Arguments, Washington State Association for Justice, Legal, 2018
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: How to prove a TBI, CLE Presentation, 2018, Presenter, Traumatic Brain Injuries: How to prove a TBI, Washington State Association for Justice, Legal, 2018
- NBI Continuing Education, Demand Letters That Get Results, 2017 , Presenter, Demand Letters That Get Results, National Business Institute, Legal, 2017
- Presenter, Insurance Law Seminar - Personal Injury Protection, Washington State Association for Justice, 2015, Presenter, Insurance Law Seminar - Personal Injury Protection, Washington State Association for Justice, Legal, 2015
- Moderator, Insurance Law Seminar, Washington State Association for Justice, 2014, Moderator, Insurance Law Seminar, Washington State Association for Justice, Legal, 2014
- Inland Business Catalyst, Top 20 Under 40 Issue, p. 37, Author, Top 20 Under 40 Issue, Inland Business Catalyst Magazine, Legal
Honors
- The annual Best Places to Work Inland Northwest survey, hosted by the Spokane Journal of Business and supported by Greater Spokane Inc., celebrates employers in the Inland Northwest region—especially around Spokane—who distinguish themselves through outstanding workplace culture, employee engagement and community connection. Organizations participate by completing anonymous team assessments, and winners are honored for practices such as meaningful recognition, inclusive leadership, work-life balance, and active community roles., 2022-2026 Best Places to Work - Inland NW, Spokane Business Journal, 2026
- 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. , 2023-2026 Washington Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers, 2026
- Consistently awarded the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award, an award for a select few in the United States., National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award, National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award, 2025
- The National Trial Lawyers' mission is to promote excellence and foster diversity in the legal profession through advocacy training, networking and education of trial lawyers. , The National Trial Lawyers: Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Washington, National Trial Lawyers, 2022
- Recognized as a top regional lawyer by Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine until the publication closed after 2023. Each year they had a special issue and section dedicated to top attorneys in the area., Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Top Lawyers, 2014-2023, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, 2023
- Top 100 Best of the Best Attorneys, Best of the Best Attorneys, 2022
- 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., 2013-2022 Washington Rising Star List, Super Lawyers, 2022
- An annual honor given to attorneys who receive at least five client reviews of four stars or higher on Avvo within a single calendar year. The designation relies strictly on the quantity and quality of reviews left by real clients, rather than a judging panel or marketing., Clients' Choice Award, Avvo, 2021
- In 2020, she was admitted into the Top 100 Registry for Lawyers nationally, which recognizes people of distinction in law. , Top 100 Registry - Lawyers, Top 100 Registry, Inc., 2020
- Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 5000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members., Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 5000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members., Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Janelle has been consistently awarded as one of Spokane/Coeur D’Alene’s Top Lawyers from 2014 to present. Attorneys are ranked according to Avvo’s proprietary algorithms, and the Avvo Rating is a score on a 10-point scale distilled from the raw rankings generated by Avvo. According to Avvo, “The Avvo Rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background, based on the information we know about the lawyer. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers the information shown in a lawyer’s profile, including a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition—all factors that, in our opinion, are relevant to assessing a lawyer’s qualifications.” The attorneys on this list received a rating of 8.0 or higher. , Spokane/Coeur D’Alene’s Top Lawyers, Spokane/Coeur D’Alene’s Top Lawyers
- Certificate of Excellence in Negotiations
- Pedrick Scholar
- National Dean's List Recipient
Industry Groups
- Aviation
- Construction
- Logging
- Maritime
- Nursing Home
- Trucking
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2022