Washington Personal Injury Attorneys - Seattle Accident Lawyers

The process of searching for a personal injury attorney in a large city like Seattle can be overwhelming. At a time when medical bills, court dates, and other details are taking up most of your time, it can be difficult to get a thorough understanding of the attorneys you choose to represent your case.

The personal injury attorneys of Phillips & Webster want to ensure that you know as much as possible about their backgrounds, educations, and professional affiliations. They hope that this information will help you trust them to answer the questions you undoubtedly have about your personal injury case.

R. Glenn Phillips

R. Glenn Phillips has been trying cases for more than 20 years. Nearly 100 percent of his trial experience involves injured people. Glenn is committed to helping people, always going the extra mile for his clients. Throughout his career, he has spared no amount of effort in obtaining full justice for his clients. Glenn handles cases throughout the United States. He has taken over 100 jury trials to verdict.

During the first 15 years of his practice, however, Mr. Phillips represented the insurance companies, defending the bad drivers who caused injuries in motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, product liability, construction site injury, and insurance company bad faith claims. He knows insurance defense inside and out.

In return, insurance companies know R. Glenn Phillips. They used to hire him, and rely on his sound advice, expert trial skills, and dogged determination. Now, when Mr. Phillips acts as a personal injury attorney on behalf of his Seattle-area clients, the insurance companies know they are up against a worthy opponent.

Mr. R. Glenn Phillips is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and an Eagle member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Phillips is admitted to practice in all Washington State and Federal Courts.

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Associates

Autumn J. Countryman

As an associate at Phillips & Webster, Autumn J. Countryman is committed to helping people. Nearly 100 percent of her clients come to her after experiencing an injury or loss caused someone else's carelessness. Through her work, Autumn restores dignity to clients whose lives have been impacted by construction site, motorcycle, and auto accidents.

Ms. Countryman's legal experience with Phillips & Webster has emphasized personal injury law. She is an experienced attorney in the matters of Seattle jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations, and has argued before Division One of the Washington State Court of Appeals. Throughout her career, Ms. Countryman has helped hundreds of clients prevail at the trial court and arbitration levels, even when unreasonable insurance companies made settlement impossible. She enjoys presenting to jurors and arbitrators to win justice for her clients.

In addition to her work as an attorney, Autumn Countryman has participated as a board member of the community services league for Harborview Medical Center, the Pacific Northwest’s premier trauma center. Both in and out of the office, she is dedicated to ensuring injured people receive the medical care they deserve.

Ms. Countryman is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for both Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and an Eagle member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

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Clare Jarvis

As an associate at Phillips & Webster, Clare E. Jarvis has dedicated herself to communicating the pains and losses of her injured clients. Her practice at Phillips & Webster focuses on personal injury claims resulting from motor vehicle accidents. Despite insurance company tactics of downplaying or even ignoring injuries, she has successfully represented injured men and women throughout the litigation process.

Clare graduated from Seattle University School of Law. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Order of the Barristers.

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Jessica L. Truax

As an attorney at Phillips & Webster, Jessica L. Truax is devoted to making her injured clients whole. She has successfully represented injured clients throughout the litigation process. Her practice at Phillips & Webster focuses on developing our non-litigated files, including unfair insurance claims practice issues.

Jessica graduated from Seattle University School of Law. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, and Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

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Paralegals

Diana Tennison

Diana is a paralegal at Phillips & Webster. She has been in the personal injury field for over eight years. Her responsibilities are to assist the attorneys and the client with the litigation process from the filing of the lawsuit through trial or settlement. Her responsibilities include:

Diana enjoys sporting events, wakeboarding, hiking, camping and riding dirt bikes.

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Jessica Hahn

Jessica is a paralegal at Phillips & Webster. She has worked in the legal profession, specifically in personal injury, for ten years. Her responsibilities include handling our non-litigated files. She deals directly with clients, doctors and insurance adjusters to bring the claim to an amicable resolution.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her children, shopping, watching sporting events, wakeboarding, camping and reading.

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Susan Connelly

Susan is a paralegal at Phillips & Webster. She has worked in the personal injury field for three years. Her responsibilities are to assist the attorneys and clients with the litigation process from the filing of the lawsuit through trial or settlement. Her responsibilities include:

Susan earned her Paralegal Studies degree from Edmonds Community College. In her personal time she enjoys hiking, camping, volkssporting and reading.

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Dianna Sheets

Dianna was recently hired as a paralegal at Phillips & Webster. She has over 20 years of legal experience. The knowledge she gained over the years while managing cases on both plaintiff and defense sides, has broaden her understanding of the civil litigation process. Dianna assists attorneys and clients through the litigation process.

Dianna received her A.S. Degree from Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing and cooking.

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Case Managers

Robyn Coleman

Robyn received her B.A. from the University of Washington and her paralegal certificate from UCLA. She has spent the past six years working in the legal field in Los Angeles. Robyn’s responsibilities include handling our non-litigated files. She deals directly with clients, doctors, and insurance adjusters to bring the claim to an amicable conclusion.

In her spare time, Robyn enjoys watching football, reading, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

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Thomi Manker-Pelech

Thomi is a Case Manager with Phillips & Webster. She received her SA in Law and Justice and Paralegal Certification both from the University of Washington. Since graduating in 2005, Thomi has worked in the legal field in both California and Washington States. Thomi's responsibilities include handling our non-litigated files. She deals directly with clients, doctors, and insurance adjusters to bring the claim to an amicable conclusion.

In her spare time, Thomi enjoys snowboarding, traveling, cooking, reading, and spending time
with family and friends.

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Candie Rivera

Candie Rivera is a Paralegal for Phillips &Webster. She has worked in the legal profession for 5 years. Her responsibilities include handling our nonlitigated files. She deals directly with clients, doctors and insurance adjusters to bring the claim to an amicable conclusion. Candie also assists the Client Development Department. Her responsibilities include handling calls from prospective clients, meeting with new clients, and initiating firm's representation. She is our Spanish speaking contact for clients and marketing strategies.

In her spare time, Candie enjoys reading, watching movies in bed, workingout, shopping, traveling to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

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Directory of Marketing and Client Development

Shawn Martinez

Shawn is the Director of Marketing with over 13 years of personal injury experience that includes working as a case manager, negotiator and marketing representative. Shawn's current position allows him to speak with new clients during their initial communication and meet with them at either in our office or at a convenient location. Shawn is also our point man in meeting with potential referral sources and developing marketing initiatives that help our firm grow and succeed.

Shawn received his B.A. from the University of Washington and attended Seattle University Law School. In his spare time, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family, church activities and participating as a youth soccer coach.

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Legal Assistants

Alexandria Fairbanks

Alexandria has worked in the legal and bookkeeping fields for a number of years before coming to Phillips & Webster. She is primarily responsible for making sure that all of the legal accounting is correct, down to the penny. At the conclusion of all injury cases, she makes sure all medical and hospital bills are fully paid, as well as all other billings.

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Sarabeth Levine

Sarabeth is assistant to Alexandria Fairbanks and Glenn Phillips. She is primarily responsible for settlement distributions at the conclusion of your case. She helps the accounting department make sure all medical and hospital bills are fully paid, as well as all other billings. She currently is taking classes toward her associates degree at Cascadia Community College. In her free time she likes experimenting with cooking exotic food and enjoys spending time with her friends.

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Receptionist

Stacey Christopherson

Stacey is your first contact at here at Phillips and Webster. She is the friendly voice that directs calls and connects you to the person who can serve you best.

In her spare time, Stacey likes to spend time with her family, twin nephews and watch television.

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Contact a Phillips & Webster Attorney in Seattle

If you have been seeking a personal injury attorney in the Seattle area, contact the law firm of Phillips & Webster. Our skilled and compassionate personal injury attorneys, R. Glenn Phillips and Autumn J. Countryman, will answer all your questions and help you to determine the best course of action. With offices in Woodinville and Seattle, our attorneys are determined to provide you with unsurpassed legal advice at a location convenient to you and your family.

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