James is a SuperLawyers Rated Attorney, a Top 5% Best Lawyer in the State. Born and raised in the Northwest of Washington State, James always had a passion for helping others and fighting for justice. James was raised in Puyallup, attending the University of Washington and Seattle University Law School. He enjoys being a father, and spends his off hours snowboarding, mountain biking, and boating.

Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1944, he moved to Seattle in 1961 and attended Mercer Island High School. He lettered in baseball and golf, then majored in business and economics at the University of Washington, where he pitched a no-hitter for the freshman baseball team. After graduating, he served in the Army, then pursued a law career. He has been a sole practitioner since 1984 and has enjoyed serving his clients for over 50 years, cherishing every moment in the profession.

Carolina Harding was born in Santiago, Chile, and moved to Queens, New York with her family at the age of 15. During her high school years, she embraced the challenge of learning English and quickly adapted to her new environment. Motivated by a deep commitment to supporting underserved communities, Carolina pursued a career in the legal field, where she has dedicated the past 15 years of her life. Outside of her professional endeavors, Carolina enjoys reading, playing the drums, attending concerts with her husband and spending time with her family.

Diana was born in California and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She started out working in the legal field as a receptionist at a personal injury law firm 13 years ago. With hard work and her constant curiosity, she advanced to helping clients navigate their auto claims. She moved her way up quickly to becoming a Paralegal where she loves working one on one with clients assisting in liability, property damage and medical treatment. She’s a wife and mother of 2 beautiful kids. On her off time, she likes spending time at family gatherings and the great outdoors.

Marissa was born and raised in Western Washington. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound, where she studied Politics & Government. In 2010, Marissa moved to South America where she learned to speak, read, and write in Spanish. Marissa has always been concerned with legal studies and seeking justice for those who have been wronged. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and their dogs.

Joe grew up in Kent, WA and attended Kent Meridian HS where he lettered in basketball before moving on to UW and then earning his graduate degree at Seattle U. During his career he as progressed through several roles in client services as he enjoys connecting people with solutions to their problems and feels fortunate to now assist auto accident victims in becoming whole again. Joe is passionate about basketball and plays several times each week. He loves to travel, cook, golf, attend UW football & basketball games and walk his dog with his lovely wife throughout their neighborhood in West Seattle.

Jacqueline is a Northwest native, raised in Black Diamond WA. She attended University of Washington studying Political Science and Communication as well as the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. Jacqueline works on law firm strategic communication, branding, design, and marketing. She enjoys waterskiing, snow skiing, yoga and gardening in her free time.

Micah Ping is a dedicated Client Relations Specialist at Washington Auto Law, where he excels in providing empathetic and effective communication to clients navigating personal injury claims. With over five years of experience in customer service and legal support, Micah ensures every client feels informed and valued throughout their legal process. His commitment to fostering strong client relationships has significantly contributed to the firm's reputation for client satisfaction and successful outcomes.

Leticia earned her Bachelors Degree in Acting and Theater Teaching, then Letícia began working as a bilingual receptionist before transitioning to a Legal Assistant role at a personal injury law firm in 2024. A Brazilian multi-artist, she speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and German. In March 2025, she joined our team as a Legal Assistant, driven by her passion for helping clients get the assistance they need. Patient, resilient, and detail-oriented, she possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills and is always ready to contribute to the team’s growth.