About Thomas
Thomas B. Vertetis: Advocate for Personal Injury and Civil Rights Victims in Tacoma, WA
As the first in his family to attend college, Thomas B. Vertetis was inspired to attend law school based on the encouragement of his father. It was the clearest path to try and make a big difference in helping others.
- Practice Areas:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Civil Rights Law - Plaintiffs
Thomas B. Vertetis has a passionate commitment to assisting victims in complex personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual abuse, school liability, and civil rights claims. He works tirelessly to help those with the greatest needs.
Awards:
- Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Seattle (2023)
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Thomas B. Vertetis is recognized for his contributions to the legal community and has received numerous accolades and recognitions, including:
- The American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow)
- The Recorder
- Top 25 Verdicts & Settlements of the West, 2020
Tomas B. Vertetis is a member of several prestigious legal organizations and professional affiliations, including:
- Firms: Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Education & Credentials:
Universities:
- The University of San Diego
- Villanova University
Educations and Degrees:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Villanova University, 2014
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of San Diego, 2011
Bar Admissions:
- Washington, United States
Affiliations:
- The American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA)
- Litigation Counsel of America Peter Perlman Service Award Recipient
Recognition:
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2022
Languages:
- English (Primary)
Affiliations:
- The American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- The Recorder
- Tax Court of the United States Bar Association, Member
Current Law Firm:
- Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC, Tacoma, WA, since 2018
Thomas B. Vertetis has a deep commitment to his clients and the communities he serves, and he looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional legal representation and advocacy for years to come.
Practice Areas
Case History
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Seattle (2023)
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Consumer Protection Law
- Practice Area: Civil Rights Law
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- The Recorder, Top 25 Verdicts & Settlements of the West, 2020
- American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA), Washington Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2019
- Litigation Counsel of America Peter Perlman Service Award
- The Best Lawyers in America®, “Lawyer Of The Year” In the Seattle Area for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, 2023
- Thomson Reuters Washington Super Lawyers, Top 100, 2015-2023
- Thomson Reuters Washington Super Lawyers, 2013-2023
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Avvo Rating: 10.0 out of 10.0
- National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 40 Under 40 of Washington
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top One Percent