John E Wallace

John E Wallace

Wallace & Whitford Law, PLLC • Tacoma, WA
Personal InjuryClass ActionsEmployment LawInsurance

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Contact

Email
Phone
(253) 650-1540
Address
901 South I Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405, US

Professional

About

John grew up in Tacoma, graduating from Stadium High School and obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Puget Sound. He first thought of becoming a lawyer in high school after studying the civil rights movement. After learning of the horrible injustices suffered, and how the law was fundamental in facilitating social justice, he began dreaming of becoming a lawyer someday. His dream became reality when he graduated from Seattle University School of Law. He graduated with top honors and his class rank was number 8 out of approximately 350 students. John began working for a Tacoma personal injury and workers compensation law firm in 2003 while in law school. He fell in love with helping injured individuals fight against the government or large insurance companies who were trying to take advantage of the clients. He also discovered that through holding wrongdoers accountable, society as a whole is made a little safer. Many of our nation’s safety regulations and practices stem from personal injury lawsuits. Through the brave men and women who elect to pursue their rights, change is made through better, more reasonable safety practices. After law school John accepted a job at a fairly large firm in Seattle, where he focused on employment and consumer protection class actions. After approximately a year, the law firm where he had worked in law school offered him a job representing injured individuals. He accepted that job and shortly thereafter became a partner at the firm. That firm dissolved in 2012 when one of the founding members, Stanley J. Rumbaugh, was elected to be a Superior Court Judge. Stan was John’s mentor, and when he left the firm John decided to join one of the largest firms in Tacoma. John was very successful at this new firm and quickly became a partner. However, he always had a dream of opening his own law firm. That dream has now become reality. John is blessed in many ways. He knows his success is intrinsically tied to satisfying his clients needs and expectations. He works hard to make sure every client’s needs are met to their satisfaction. Hard work, honesty, and open communication are the core values of John’s practice.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
2006 Seattle University School of Law JD 2000 University of Pugest Sound BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2016 Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys 2016 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2009 Washington State Association for Justice Workers' Compensation Handbook (Chapter Author) 2005 Seattle University Law Review The Afterlife of the Meretricious Relationship Doctrine: Applying the Doctrine Post Mortem
Associations
2012 - Present Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees 2006 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 2011 - 2014 City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission Chair, Commissioner 2010 - 2013 MDC Board of Directors 2009 - 2012 Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors
Speaking
N/A Various Has been a presenter at seminars on the topic of workers' compensation
Updated: Mar 08, 2026