Darrell L. Cochran

Darrell L. Cochran


Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC

Recognized since 2022

Tacoma, Washington

Practice Areas

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Darrell has won hundreds of cases and negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He’s taken on and defeated some of the most powerful corporations, religious organizations, government agencies, school districts and many other entities for his clients. He’s brought the fight for justice all the way to the US Supreme Court, and won. He’s also served as co-counsel – often taking the lead at trial in the courtroom – for attorneys across the country who’ve retained him to deliver victory in a wide range of cases including catastrophic injury, product liability, sexual abuse, insurance bad faith and more.

Darrell is known for his fierce and tireless dedication to serving his clients. He stands by them not only throughout a case – sometimes taking years – but remains a close and trusted ally even after. His values and work ethic shine as he forges deep relationships with those he stands up for. Compassion and caring are at the core of his practice. And he’s assembled an expert team of legal professionals to support and nurture every client, while confidently shepherding them through the often-intimidating and challenging legal process.

Darrell has earned a national reputation as a highly-respected leader in the legal community. He’s appeared for argument in the US Supreme Court, and argued cases in the US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Washington State Supreme Court and all of its appellate divisions. He testifies and lobbies the Washington State Legislature regularly, advocating for legislation on behalf of victims rights and other key issues. And he served as an Adjunct Professor teaching product liability in the Seattle University School of Law.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 909 A Street, Suite 700
    Tacoma, WA 98402
Education
  • University of Washington, Political Science, Communications, graduated 1990
  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • King County Bar Association - Member
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Supreme Court Pattern Jury Instruction Committee - Member
  • Justice for All PAC - Board Member
  • Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) - President (2017-2018); Board of Directors
  • Damage Attorney’s Round Table - Member
  • Law360’s 2021 Personal Injury Editorial Advisory Board - Board Member
  • Litigation Counsel of America™ - Senior Fellow
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
  • American Association for Justice - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Seattle (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • National Association for Legal Support Professionals – Pierce County – voted “Boss of the Year”

  • Selected to Thomson Reuters Washington Super Lawyers, 2001–2023

  • Washington State Association for Justice, Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2015

  • Selected to Thomson Reuters Washington Super Lawyers, Top 100, 2015–2023

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2022–2023

  • National Law Journal, Litigation Trailblazer, 2020

  • National Law Journal, Plaintiffs’ Attorney Trailblazer, 2022

  • The American Lawyer, West Trailblazer, 2022

  • Washington State Association for Justice (formerly Washington State Trial Lawyer Association), Trial Lawyer of the Year 2015

  • Washington State Association for Justice, President’s Award, 2022

  • Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent rating

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