Welcome to Washington Auto Law - A Northwest Law Firm
Our Core Values:
Washington Auto Law is a law firm that understands each client has different priorities and we focus our representation on providing services uniquely tailored to each of our clients. Above all, people need a lawyer that listens, that cares, and that works hard. That is our promise to every client.
We will take the time to travel and meet you in a location that is convenient and comfortable for you. When we meet, we promise to treat you with respect and listen to your story. We are not stuffy lawyers that sit behind a desk and interview clients. Our approach is different. We need to understand you as a person so that we can tell your story in a compelling way. Our relationship is based on mutual respect, and you can contact us anytime or any day to discuss your case.
Compassion
At Washington Auto Law, we approach each client with deep compassion, understanding the emotional and physical hardships that accompany auto accidents. Each team member at Washington Auto Law is expected to act with compassion towards oneself and to one another, fostering a supportive work environment where everyone’s challenges are met with empathy and understanding.
Excellence
Our firm is committed to excellence, consistently delivering outstanding legal representation and achieving superior results for our clients. Our team strives for excellence in every task, encouraging each other to reach new heights in professional development and legal expertise.
Respect
We uphold a culture of respect, treating every client with the dignity and attention they deserve during their time of need. We maintain a respectful workplace where every team member’s ideas and contributions are valued and acknowledged. We treat each other with dignity, kindness, and empathy.
Integrity
Integrity is the cornerstone of our practice; always acting in the best interests of our clients and the firm. Integrity among our team is non-negotiable; we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards and expect honesty and trust in all interactions.
Community
Washington Auto Law actively strengthens our community by advocating for safer roads and supporting local initiatives that help accident victims rebuild their lives. Our team members unite in their commitment to community, working together on initiatives that give back and reflecting the firm’s values in our collective social responsibility.
Personal Injury Lawyer James Banks
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D
- University of Washington, B.A.
Professional Engagements
- Co-Chair, Commercial Vehicles and Trial Skills CLE, WSAJ, Winter Conference, Seattle, WA 2020
- Speaker, Washington State Association for Justice – Critical First Steps In a Commercial Vehicle Case, Seattle, WA 2020
- Speaker, Washington State Association for Justice – Cross Examination of Defendant, Seattle, WA 2018
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Symposium – Nashville, TN 2018
- American Association of Justice Convention – Denver, CO 2018
- Legacy Trucking Course for Legal Professionals – Billings, MT 2018
- Trucking Litigation College – Scottsdale, AZ 2018
- Advanced Depositions College – New Orleans, LA 2018
- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Community Involvement
- ProVisors – Seattle 1 – 2018 – Present
- BNI Professional Referral Partners – Chapter President 2018 – 2019
- King County Neighborhood Legal Clinic – Volunteer Attorney 2017 – 2018
- Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
Attorney Associations
- Named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law and Politics Magazine.
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys – Member
- American Association of Justice – Trucking Litigation Group
- Seattle Plaintiff Attorneys Roundtable – Member
- Washington State Association for Justice – Eagle Member
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- Pierce County Bar Association
- Snohomish County Bar Association