Lara A Wilcox
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Lara A Wilcox
Biography
Lara is an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury attorney who has dedicated her life to helping injured people. Lara earned her Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University in 2002, where she was a member of the WWU Policy Debate Team and interned for the
Whatcom County Public Defender. She went on to attend Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington and earned her Juris Doctor in 2009. During law school, she earned the highest grade in Appellate Writing, interned for the Spokane County Prosecutor, and represented indigent clients in various matters as a Rule 9 Intern for Gonzaga University Legal Assistance Clinic.
Lara represents clients in matters related to medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions; injuries from defective and dangerous products; construction site injuries; and injuries on land known as premises liability claims including traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death. She has handled multiple matters through trial and appeal, including arguing before the Washington State Supreme Court in her first year of practice.
Lara is admitted to practice in the states of Washington and Idaho, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. She is an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) where she serves on the Development Committee and as a member of Women of WSAJ.
Lara is an avid sailor, scuba diver, and skier. In their spare time, Lara and her husband Jon enjoy exploring the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island above and below the water.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association # 43229 Attorney Member (2010 - Current)
SCBA Young Lawyers Division Trustee (2012 - 2016)
King County Bar Association Attorney Member (2017 - 2019)
SCBA Solo and Small Practice Section Vice Chair (2017 - 2019)
Spokane County Bar Association Attorney Member (2010 - Current)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington Attorney Member (2011 - Current)
Kitsap County Bar Association Attorney Member (2019 - Current)
Idaho State Bar # 9731 Attorney Member (2015 - Current)
American Association for Justice Attorney Member (2016 - Current)
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Attorney Member (2019 - Current)
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Attorney Member (2019 - Current)
Washington State Association for Justice Attorney Member (2012 - Current)
Publications
A Prescription for Safety: Consultant Pharmacists' Role in Preventing Harmful Mistakes WSAJ Trial News (October, 2016)
Education
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Gonzaga University J.D. (2010) | Law
Year: 2006 - 2009
Honors: CALI Award for the highest grade in Appellate Writing Phi Delta Phi Member Activities: LRW Research Assistant Rule 9 Intern - Gonzaga University Legal Assistance Program
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Western Washington University B.A. (2002) | Communication, Spanish
Year: 1997 - 2002
Honors: Activities: WWU Policy Debate Team Intern - Whatcom County Public Defender
Speaking Engagements
Shielding New Lawyers from Conflict Cases, New Admittee CLE, Spokane, Washington, November 16, 2016, SCBA Young Lawyers Division
Shielding New Lawyers from Conflict Cases, New Admittee CLE, Spokane, Washington, November 16, 2016, SCBA Young Lawyers Division
Websites
Otorowski, Morrow & Golden, PLLC
298 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed