Kevin Hastings

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Tacoma, Washington

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Kevin Hastings
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC

Practice areas: Personal Injury

Licensed in Washington since: 2010

Education: Seattle University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2022
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Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC

909 A Street
Suite 700
Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-948-3199 Email: Kevin Hastings Visit website
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Kevin Hastings is a tenacious and talented attorney who has dedicated his life to helping those injured by the wrongful acts of others. A northwest native, Kevin comes from a family of commercial fisherman and was inspired to become a lawyer when his uncle suffered catastrophic injury while fishing in the Bering Sea. His uncle’s injury has shaped many aspects of Kevin’s life, but most importantly, it motivates him to fight tirelessly for his clients.

Kevin welcomes cases with the highest stakes and longest odds, and focuses his practice on personal injury, group home sexual abuse, government liability, wrongful death, class actions, bad faith insurance law, and civil rights. His work tremendously impacts the lives of his clients and their families, and his efforts can be the difference between a client obtaining the means for proper long-term medical support versus filing for bankruptcy due to overwhelming medical bills.

Being the first in his family to graduate college took a lot of grit. While earning tuition money by fishing and other work, Kevin always knew that law was his calling. It was a passion that never let up – he is relentless, determined and thorough, earning the admiration of his colleagues. He respects and appreciates each client’s story and their unique situation, an approach that makes him a better advocate on their behalf.

Kevin began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge C.C. Bridgewater and Judge Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Through his work at the court, Kevin gained insight into the judicial process and honed his lawyering skills. After his two-year clerkship, Kevin joined PCVA to fight for clients and pursue justice on their behalf.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys skiing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, hiking, cooking, and most of all spending time with his family.

First Admitted: 2010, Washington

Professional Webpage: https://www.pcva.law/attorney/hastings-kevin-m/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • The Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court The Inn of Court is a selective professional organization that provides attorneys with the opportunity to better our community through excellence in law and mentorship.  I have been a member since 2019., 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Settlement for $16.95M to settle lawsuits brought by 12 boys sexually and physically abused while under the care of the State and placed at the J Bar D Boys Ranch, a now shuttered facility in Ione, north of Spokane. , 2023
  • $2m settlement for elderly man who passed away in a house fire allegedly caused by a public utility district., 2022
  • $721,611 verdict for woman injured at an open house showing., 2021
  • $375k verdict for individual who was sexually abused at a group home., 2022
  • $6 million settlement for client injured at a Seattle-based climbing gym., 2023
  • $2.7 million settlement on behalf of clients who were sexually abused at a group home in Washington State., 2022
  • $1.25 million settlement on behalf of individual who was involved in a collision caused by a police pursuit., 2023
  • $7.5 million settlement on behalf of two minors and their parents for sexual abuse the two minor suffered while on a school bus., 2023
  • $6 million settlement with Kiwanis International on behalf of a group of plaintiffs, many of whom were wards of the state of Washington, who were sexually abused while placed in the Kiwanis Vocational Home for Youth (KVH). , 2021
  • $9 million settlement with Kiwanis International and several local Kiwanis Clubs on behalf of a group of plaintiffs, many of whom were wards of the state of Washington, who were sexually abused., 2021
  • $4.25 million settlement with the Issaquah School District in a sexual abuse case that began in 1992. , 2021
  • $8 million settlement for an individual in an assisted-living facility in Seattle, after an employee of the facility sexually abused the individual., 2021
  • $7.5 million settlement on behalf of a client in a sexual abuse suit against Black Hills Football Club (BHFC). , 2022
  • Settlement for $9.35 million for children who suffered years of physical and sexual abuse while under state foster care., 2023

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Banchero Disability Partners empowers adults with developmental disabilities so that they may realize their potential, achieve their goals, and be active and contributing members of their communities. I have served as a board member for Banchero Disability Partners continuously since 2014.  In this role, I supervise the organization's activities, set goals, and advise the executive director., 2023
  • Seattle University Mock Trials, Judge

Educational Background

  • University of Washington, Bachelor's Degree, International Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, 2005
  • Seattle University, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, 2009

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
  • Judicial law clerk to the Honorable C.C. Bridgewater and the Honorable Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II
  • Seattle-King County Bar Association Member
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Member
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Young Lawyers Member
  • Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court, Pierce County, Washington Member
  • Washington State Association for Justice Member

Honors

  • According to its website, "Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession."  Recognition by Best Lawyers is based on peer review and is viewed by clients and legal professionals as a "significant honor."  In 2023, I was selected for publication in "Best Lawyers" by my peers.  , Best Lawyers, https://www.bestlawyers.com/, 2023
  • According to it's website, "Martindale's AV Preeminent is the highest peer rating standard. It is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers."  I have been selected by my peers for an A/V preeminent rating., Martindale AV Preeminent Award, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/kevin-m-hastings-157249021/, 2022

Office location for Kevin Hastings

909 A Street
Suite 700
Tacoma, WA 98402

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
10 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2013 - 2022

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