David K. Barrett is an attorney in the Tacoma and Vancouver offices of GLP Attorneys.
David comes from a family of lawyers and legal scholars, a legacy that inspired his lifelong commitment to justice and excellence in the law. After earning his undergraduate degree in Law & Society from the University of California, David briefly taught school before pursuing his Juris Doctorate at Valparaiso University School of Law. During law school, he clerked for the Honorable Judge Julia Jent of the Porter County Superior Court in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he developed a strong foundation in courtroom practice and legal analysis.
After graduating in 2002, David relocated to the Pacific Northwest to begin his legal career with a mid-size Seattle firm representing clients in personal injury, immigration, family law, and criminal defense matters. In 2008, he was appointed Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Coroner for Kittitas County, gaining valuable litigation and investigative experience.
Since joining GLP Attorneys in 2011, David has devoted his practice exclusively to representing injured individuals throughout Washington State. He is known for his compassionate advocacy, strategic insight, and strong communication with clients navigating the challenges of recovery.
In addition to his work with clients, David frequently advises healthcare providers on medical lien issues. His leadership in building relationships between the legal and healthcare communities reflects his belief that collaboration and education are key to achieving the best outcomes for those who have been injured.
Since 2012, Dave has spoken to chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical professionals about billing issues, how to deal with Independent Medical Exams, and using liens to ensure payment. He has led over 50 in-person seminars in Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia, Bremerton and Vancouver on a quarterly basis, in addition to several webinars for health care professionals on the topic of medical liens.
He also frequently visits doctors’ offices to present on a variety of legal topics that relate to their medical practices.
When not advocating for the injured, David cherishes the time he spends with his wife raising their two sons.
"David Barrett and his team were wonderful to work with and were able to help me out a lot with my accident settlement."
"David Barrett worked so hard on my car accident case. While other attorneys just wanted an easy settlement and didn't want to possibly go to court, David is a fighter."
"David Barrett is very personable—a really nice guy! He and his team were wonderful to work with. I hope I never need to hire him again, but if I do, he will certainly be the first one I call. Thanks for everything."
"You guys were awesome and I will for sure be coming back to you guys if I need to! Thank you for representing me and helping me out with that mess of a case. I really do appreciate all you guys have done for me and my family."
"I was referred to GLP by a family friend. So thankful to have had Dave and his team on my side. Dave and his team took care of everything and gave me updates regularly. I will be recommending them to everyone."
"I had to hire an attorney because of an auto collision.The entire staff with GLP Attorneys helped with this very stressful and overwhelming issue. They are very kind and informative and I would highly recommend."
"When I was in an auto collision, Dave and his legal team went to battle for me and got a substantial amount of money for my settlement. Thank you, Dave & team, for everything that you have done for me. I'm so glad that GLP Attorneys was there when I needed them."
"David and his team were great! They answered all of my questions right away and they were awesome to work with!"
"I highly recommend this firm. David and legal team handled my auto injury case with great care. Professional, knowledgeable, and kind. David and his team have great communication and worked really hard on my behalf. Very pleased with the outcome. Thank you!"
"I was really amazed at the professionalism, honesty, and courtesy of GLP Attorneys! They did a great job resolving my case. I highly recommend them!"
“I had a very good experience with David and his team!! Everyone was kind to me, and they were so helpful throughout my whole case!! I couldn’t thank them enough for everything you did for me!! Thank you again!!”
“David and his staff were very up front about what they would do and what I could expect. We were in an accident in another state which has different laws. They were able to deal with all the different aspects, without any issues. Made it quite stress free.”
“Had an amazing experience David and Marci and the entire team, they were professional and allowed me time to process my injuries without overwhelming me…..they handled everything and it was greatly appreciated with the nature of my injuries.”
“There are times when the stars align and I worked with the best attorney and team on my behalf. David Barrett with his super team, Marcie and Sierra at GLP Attorneys, PS stepped up. They are professional, knowledgeable and kind. Thank you!”
“Once I signed with GLP I never felt alone or like I was completely floundering. Dealing with my pain and stress was all I had energy for. They were approachable, professional, and communicative.”
“I had a fantastic experience working with David and the whole GLP team. Very kind, professional and caring. Took care of the legal matters very quickly and efficiently. Kept me updated through out the whole process. I endorse them completely!”
