Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Tacoma Probate & Personal Injury Law Firm
Established in 1956, our law firm has built a legacy of providing personalized legal services to clients in Tacoma and Western Washington. We specialize in probate, personal injury, estate planning, and civil litigation, combining decades of experience with a commitment to individualized client care. Our team of attorneys brings extensive courtroom and negotiation expertise, focusing on protecting clients' rights while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.We prioritize transparent communication, ensuring clients remain informed throughout every case. With a history of successful outcomes and community trust, we continue to serve as a reliable legal partner for families and businesses across Pierce County and beyond.
Services
Probate Law
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Insurance Claims
Civil Litigation
Elder Law
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of combined legal experience in probate and personal injury law.
- Our attorneys provide one-on-one consultations and personalized case strategies.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs for injury claims.
- Our team has successfully resolved thousands of estate and injury cases regionally.
- We maintain direct client access to attorneys and paralegal support throughout proceedings.
Services
Probate Law
We guide executors and heirs through Washington's probate process, resolving estate claims and distributing assets with dignity. Our attorneys handle will validation, debt settlement, and property transfer while minimizing family conflicts. With decades of local experience, we ensure compliance with state regulations while protecting beneficiaries' interests during emotionally challenging times.
Personal Injury
Our team represents clients injured by negligence in auto accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. We negotiate with insurers to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With courtroom experience and a contingency fee structure, we advocate for maximum settlements while clients focus on recovery.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize tax burdens, and establish guardianships while complying with Washington law. We specialize in elder law strategies and military veteran benefits planning for long-term family security.
Medical Malpractice
We investigate and litigate cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and substandard care. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for additional treatment costs and quality-of-life impacts. We handle hospital, pharmacy, and nursing home error claims with proven courtroom success.
Product Liability
We represent clients harmed by faulty consumer goods, automotive defects, and pharmaceutical side effects. Our firm builds cases against manufacturers using product testing evidence and safety regulation violations. We pursue damages for medical costs, lost income, and emotional distress caused by preventable product failures.
People
John C. Vernon
Attorney
Admitted in 1976, John Vernon specializes in personal injury and probate law with 20+ years of focused practice. He handles complex injury claims and estate matters while maintaining direct client communication throughout case progression.
Joseph J. Roller
Founding Attorney
Established the firm in 1956 and practiced for over 40 years before passing in 2005. His legacy of personalized legal service continues through the firm's current attorneys and staff.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in probate law, personal injury claims, estate planning, wills and trusts, medical malpractice, product liability, and civil litigation cases.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations with no upfront costs for personal injury claims.
How long have you served the Tacoma area?
Our firm has provided legal services in Tacoma since 1956, with over 65 years of combined attorney experience.
What payment arrangements do you offer?
We work on contingency fees for injury cases and offer estate planning packages with transparent pricing.
Can you assist with out-of-office meetings?
Yes, we accommodate hospital visits, home meetings, or business locations for client convenience.
