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 E. Wallace is a prominent attorney based in Tacoma, WA, and a founding partner at Wallace & Whitford Law, PLLC. A proud native of Tacoma, John graduated from Stadium High School before earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Puget Sound. His journey into law began during high school when he was inspired by the civil rights movement and the crucial role of the legal system in advancing social justice. This inspiration led him to Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated with top honors, ranking 8th in his class of approximately 350 students. In 2003, while still in law school, John began his legal career at a Tacoma personal injury and workers' compensation firm. It was here that he discovered his commitment to advocating for injured individuals against powerful entities like government agencies and large insurance companies. John believes that holding wrongdoers accountable not only supports his clients but also contributes to safer communities, as many safety regulations are born from personal injury litigation. After law school, John joined a prominent Seattle firm, focusing on employment law and consumer protection class actions. He later returned to the firm where he began his career, representing injured individuals and quickly rising to the position of partner. Following the dissolution of that firm in 2012, after the election of his mentor, Stanley J. Rumbaugh, to the Superior Court, John joined one of Tacoma's largest law firms, where he achieved significant success and partnership. John's vision of establishing his own practice came to fruition with the founding of Wallace & Whitford Law, PLLC. He prioritizes understanding and meeting his clients' needs, believing that his success is directly linked to their satisfaction. At the core of his practice are the values of hard work, integrity, and open communication, which guide his approach in areas such as class actions, employment law, insurance, and personal injury.
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
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Updated: Sep 14, 2026