Kevin Hastings
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Tacoma, Washington
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Licensed in Washington since: 2010
Education: Seattle University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2022 Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
909 A StreetSuite 700
Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253-289-1412 Email: Kevin Hastings Visit website
Details
Kevin knew he wanted to be a lawyer at the age of 12 when his uncle became a quadriplegic after a commercial fishing accident in the Berring Sea due to the negligence of others. Originally from the small fishing town of Blaine, Kevin went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington before graduating with honors from Seattle University School of law. Kevin joined PCVA in 2011 after a two-year judicial law clerkship with the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division Two. Kevin loves spending time outdoors with his family, skiing, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing.
First Admitted: 2010, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.pcva.law/attorney/hastings-kevin-m/
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
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
Honors/Awards:
- According to its website, "Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession."Â Recognition by Best Lawyers is based on peer review and is viewed by clients and legal professionals as a "significant honor."Â In 2023, I was selected for publication in "Best Lawyers" by my peers. Â , 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."Â 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
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
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
Office location for Kevin Hastings
909 A Street
Suite 700
Tacoma, WA 98402
Selections
10 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2022