James Gooding is a Shareholder based out of GLP Attorneys’ Seattle office.
Jim learned the practice of personal injury law from his father in Kent, Washington, where together they represented clients from all walks of life. During those years Jim gained respect for the problems and issues his clients faced, and learned how to best counsel and represent them while achieving justice for their cause.
Jim’s practice eventually brought him to New York City, where he became trial counsel for various firms who sent their difficult cases to him when they knew the case was going to be tried to a jury. There, Jim successfully tried 75+ personal injury jury cases, bringing his clients millions of dollars and redemption from those who had injured them.
In 2007, Jim returned to the Pacific Northwest with his wife and three children and joined GLP Attorneys with the Seattle personal injury attorney team. Since 2010, Jim has been a shareholder with the firm.
Jim is currently an active member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He is a member of Trial Lawyers Care (a group that contributed pro bono time to World Trade Center victims after September 11th), a member of the WSAJ Disaster Relief Program (a group that contributed pro bono time to victims of the E. Washington wildfires) and is a frequent Moot Court Judge. He was a member of the Ethics Committee of the NY County Lawyers Association until 2007, and has served on the Washington State Bar Association Court Rules Committee. Jim is one of only a handful of attorneys in the Northwest who is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, a distinction which requires verifiable trial results, and a review process including testimonials by Judges and attorneys who have opposed him at trial. He is also an Associate with the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Jim was voted “Washington State Super Lawyer” from 2012 – 2024 and was named Top 100 “Washington State Super Lawyer” in 2018 and 2021 – 2024. He has achieved “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” distinction from 2012 – 2022.
Jim takes a personal interest in every client he represents. For Jim, a case is not just a number or a name – it is an injury that could have happened to any one of us. As such, he is dedicated to ensuring that his clients are treated with the respect that each one individually deserves.
When Jim is not at work, he likes being with his wife and three kids enjoying time in the mountains, San Juan Islands or on Lake Washington.
"My case is still ongoing, but my lawyer and his team have been great and helpful through these hardest of times. Thank you for what you do!"
"Going to trial for my husband's brain injury was the last thing we wanted to do. This is what we experienced with Janelle, Jim, Rayna and the entire staff at GLP: Empathetic, detail-oriented, hard-working, resourceful, committed to truth and dedicated to a high standard."
"Excellent work! James Gooding is an amazing attorney. A great team of people who guided me through the legal process which lead to a great result."
"I just want to thank you for having a great team. I'm serious when I say they honestly pulled me out of some of the hardest times I've experienced. So please know I appreciate everything."
“If you want a lawyer that thinks of your welfare, you don’t have to look any more. Mr. Gooding has helped me with anything that I’ve needed.He is always working on your case to get things done in the right matter for you and your case.”
“Jim entered my complex case late in the game. He plowed through documents in a very short time period and then represented me at trial beautifully. I am forever grateful for the work he and Sara Maleki put into my case, treating me like a human being.”
“James Gooding is a very hard working and an amazing attorney. When he takes on a case he gives it his all. I have recommended James to a number of my friends and fellow business associates.You would be very lucky to get James Gooding on your legal team.”
“I had total confidence in Jim due to his professional and courteous demeanor as well as his knowledge. I really felt that he was in my corner fighting the good fight. I wouldn’t hesitate a second to use his services again.”
“I just want to express my gratitude for your exquisite performance, research, and kindness over the last week during trial. I truly felt that I was in good hands, and the outcome is proof of that! You, my friend, are the man. Thank you so very much.”
“Just a note of thanks to Jim for all you did to make [our] trial have such a positive outcome. I’m glad [we] had your guidance. [We] speak so highly of you in this process. She believes YOU made the results happen. For that I am grateful."
“I cannot praise Jim Gooding enough. He is an exemplary lawyer and person. He is honest, compassionate and skillful at the same time. Without him, our Mother’s death would have been in vain. Jim is the lawyer you need if you sadly have an elder abuse or wrongful death in your family.”
“I wanted to thank you for all your hard work and your excellent management of my case. I do indeed think we got a “shut the front door” amount of money. I think you are a very, very exceptional human being, a kind person, and a blessing on our planet.”
