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Wrongful Death Lawyer Tacoma
The pain of losing a loved one is immeasurable, especially when it’s due to someone else’s negligence. Palace Law offers compassionate legal representation in wrongful death cases, working to bring some measure of justice and relief to grieving families. A wrongful death attorney can help you seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of income, emotional trauma, loss of companionship, and more. By holding at-fault parties responsible, you can also experience peace of mind knowing that justice has been served. A wrongful death lawyer at Palace Law can handle every aspect of your case while you focus on healing and remembering your loved one.
Whether you are a spouse, parent, child, or other loved one of someone who has lost their life through no fault of their own, Palace Law is here to help. Call (253) 544-5935 today.
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L"Without Palace Law, I Wouldn't Have Received Any LNI Pension"
Palace Law did everything they could to ensure that I would get an LNI pension.
Linda Lehman
J"I Would Definitely Recommend Palace Law"
From the first day I called and talked to Emily, I felt this relief that I can't explain.
Jamie Hawthorne
D"A Big Win With Palace!"
Palace was willing to fight, willing to pivot, willing to listen, and willing to soar.
De'Erica waggener
g"Palace Law Has Been Awesome"
Never once did I feel I was misled, lied to, or told an amount that was not possible.
gerald purkey
g"Palace Law Has Been Awesome"
Never once did I feel I was misled, lied to, or told an amount that was not possible.
gerald purkey
C"I Couldn't Be More Grateful"
Stephanie was so kind and amazing. I couldn't be more grateful for Palace Law Firm.
Calley Beltran
C"I Couldn't Be More Grateful"
Stephanie was so kind and amazing. I had an amazing, safe experience. I couldn't be more grateful for Palace Law Firm.
Calley Beltran
n"They're All You Need. They're the Best."
Tell everybody and their mothers to look no further than Palace Law. You will not regret it.
najah najah
n"They're All You Need"
Tell everybody and their mothers to look no further than Palace Law. You will not regret it.
najah najah
K"Desi Is Personal and Has Empathy"
Desi has been available and works hard for the answers to all my many questions.
Katrina Beaver
K"She is a pleasure to work with."
Desi has been available and works hard for the answers to all my many questions.
Katrina Beaver
C"Palace Law Has Been a Great Experience"
Palace Law has been a great experience for me.
Charmaine Shaw
C"Palace Law has been a great experience"
Palace Law has been a great experience for me. It’s taken some of the pressure off.
Charmaine Shaw
D"I Cannot Put Into Words How Grateful I Am"
The professionalism and quality of support and services they provided me was priceless.
Darlene Picon
D"The professionalism and quality of support was priceless."
The professionalism, and quality of support, and services they provided me was priceless.
Darlene Picon
N"Having a Firm That Has Your Back"
Having a firm that has your back helps me sleep better and shows there is someone that will take care of the little guy.
Nathan Lechner
N"Having a firm that has your back helps me sleep better."
Having a firm that has your back helps me sleep better and shows there is someone that will take care of the little guy.
Nathan Lechner
M"I Am Truly Blessed to Have Mrs. Cheryl Gorder"
I am truly blessed to have Mrs. Cheryl Gorder as my legal representative handling my claim.
Matthew
M"She goes above and beyond to help me"
She is always fighting for me and also fighting with the department to get what's best for me.
Matthew
P"The Difference a Law Firm Can Make"
Feels good to know that we have such dedicated individuals at Palace Law take us seriously and pushes for results.
Phillip Pounds
P"I can actually walk today and that speaks for itself."
Since being represented by Palace Law I can actually walk today and that speaks for itself.
Phillip Pounds
P"I can actually walk today."
Since being represented by Palace Law, I can actually walk today and that speaks for itself.
Phillip Pounds
A"I Would Highly Recommend Them"
My attorney there stays in contact with me and has been working hard for me.
Alex Morris
A"I would highly recommend them"
My attorney there stays in contact with me and has been working hard for me.
Alex Morris
A"I would highly recommend them"
My attorney there stays in contact with me and has been working hard for me.
Alex Morris
R"Palace Law Is a Very Professional Law Practice"
They are aggressive, knowledgeable, and were excellent at resolving my case with a favorable resolution/settlement.
Roberto Sanchez
R"I highly recommend this law firm"
They are aggressive, knowledgeable, and were excellent at resolving my case with a favorable result/settlement.
Roberto Sanchez
R"I highly recommend this law firm"
They are aggressive, knowledgeable, and were excellent at resolving my case with a favorable resolution/settlement.
Roberto Sanchez
R"Good People Working at Palace Law"
They were sincere and genuine, right on top of things.
Russ Heard
R"Good people working at Palace Law."
They were sincere & genuine. They seemed to be right on top of things.
Russ Heard
Without Palace Law, I Wouldn't Have Received Any LNI Pension
Without Palace Law, I wouldn't have received any LNI pension. Even though it was a very long process (8 years), Palace Law did everything they could to ensure that I would get an LNI pension.
I communicated mainly with Cheryl (paralegal). She was really good about keeping me updated on what was going on with the LNI claim.
Linda Lehman
I Would Definitely Recommend Palace Law
From the first day I called and talked to Emily, I felt this relief that I can't explain. I would definitely recommend Palace Law to anyone having issues with an L&I claim. It's nice having a team that has my well-being in hand and helping me through this process.
Jamie Hawthorne
A Big Win With Palace!
A BIG WIN WITH PALACE! They represented me for about a year and a half. My family is most thankful for how they made accommodations for me to access multiple parts of the team since I had such a traumatic injury and needed more reminders and communication and assistance. Very kind, thank you. Great job exercising empathy and compassion, Palace! This helps your work serve the higher good and keeps us all growing. Jordan and Tonya and Jen are very skilled in their legal operations. The team allowed me to try some bold ideas to close my claim and receive my settlement earlier than the standard course for my injuries. Palace was willing to fight, willing to pivot, willing to listen, and willing to soar. They paid close attention to my medical notes and procedures and voiced if something would interfere with maximum healing or benefits. They helped me with finding and scheduling appointments when I was not well. They advocated for me in protests in my claim and went to the top of the power structures to ensure fair and lawful process for me. Palace, the win is great, but because you had compassion it's more fulfilling and more of a complete wholeness, know that you offered wellness and hope. May God continue to inspire you with hope and wellness that increases your relationships, resources, strength, and profit. Thank you for your service. 120,000 dollar reward. Keep up the great reward.
De'Erica waggener
Palace Law Has Been Awesome
Palace Law has been awesome. They stuck with me through everything. John Hardie was my attorney, but treated me more like family. The one thing that John made sure I understood was the reality of what was going to happen, what to expect, and the reality of what monetary gains or losses I could expect. Never once did I feel I was misled, lied to, or told an amount that was not possible. I would use them again without a single thought.
gerald purkey
Palace Law Has Been Awesome
Palace Law has been awesome. They stuck with me through everything. John Hardie was my attorney, but treated me more like family. The one thing that John made sure I understood was the reality of what was going to happen, what to expect, and the reality of what monetary gains or losses I could expect. Never once did I feel I was misled, lied to, or told an amount that was not possible. I would use them again without a single thought.
gerald purkey
I Couldn't Be More Grateful
Stephanie was so kind and amazing. She walked me step by step through everything. I think I got a fair deal, and I had an amazing, safe experience. I couldn't be more grateful for Palace Law Firm.
Calley Beltran
I Couldn't Be More Grateful
Stephanie was so kind and amazing. She walked me step by step through everything. I think I got a fair deal, and I had an amazing, safe experience. I couldn't be more grateful for Palace Law Firm.
Calley Beltran
They're All You Need. They're the Best.
I'll make this short and sweet because it's what it is. Tell everybody and their mothers to look no further than Palace Law. You will not regret it. Don't even call the rest. You have a claim, they got you. I was hesitant, but Alex told me to give it a try. He was there to help me understand what the firm would do to help me. They're all you need. They're the best. I'll let everyone and their mothers know about Palace Law.
najah najah
They're All You Need
I'll make this short and sweet because it's what it is. Tell everybody and their mothers to look no further than Palace Law. You will not regret it. Don't even call the rest. You have a claim, they got you. I was hesitant, but Alex told me to give it a try. He was there to help me understand what the firm would do to help me. They're all you need. They're the best. I'll let everyone and their mothers know about Palace Law.
najah najah
Desi Is Personal and Has Empathy
I've been with Palace, and Desi has been available and works hard for the answers to all my many questions. Desi is personal and has empathy. She is a pleasure to work with.
Katrina Beaver
She is a pleasure to work with.
I've been with Palace, and Desi has been available and works hard for the answers to all my many questions. Desi is personal and has empathy. She is a pleasure to work with.
Katrina Beaver
Palace Law Has Been a Great Experience
Palace Law has been a great experience for me. It’s taken some of the pressure off. Tonya has been very wonderful. She is a great asset to the company. Thank you!
Charmaine Shaw
Palace Law has been a great experience
Palace Law has been a great experience for me. It’s taken some of the pressure off. Tonya has been very wonderful. She is a great asset to the company. Thank you!
Charmaine Shaw
I Cannot Put Into Words How Grateful I Am
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for Stephen from Palace Law. I received the upmost respect from her and her colleagues.
The professionalism and quality of support and services they provided me was priceless.
My settlement will insure my quality of life for the rest of my life.
They left no injury unturned.
Thank you from me and my family,
DP
Darlene Picon
The professionalism and quality of support was priceless.
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for Stephen from Palace Law. I received the utmost respect from her and her colleagues. The professionalism, and quality of support, and services they provided me was priceless. My settlement will ensure my quality of life for the rest of my life.
They left no injury unturned.
Thank you from me and my family,
DP
Darlene Picon
Having a Firm That Has Your Back
I've been dealing with my case for over 3 years and counting. They have given me pushback against L&I, an organization that is only there for corporations. My representative, Alex Lobets, has been on my side since he took over my claim. It's still a rough ride and stressful, but having a firm that has your back helps me sleep better and shows there is someone that will take care of the little guy.
Nathan Lechner
Having a firm that has your back helps me sleep better.
I've been dealing with my case for over 3 years and counting. They have given me pushback against L&I, an organization that is only there for corporations. My representative Alex Lobets has been on my side since he took over my claim. It's still a rough ride and stressful, but having a firm that has your back helps me sleep better and shows there is someone that will take care of the little guy.
Nathan Lechner
I Am Truly Blessed to Have Mrs. Cheryl Gorder
I want to share my experience with Palace Law and my representative, Mrs. Cheryl Gorder, handling my L and I claim. I am a husband and father of two young boys. I am the bread maker of the family as well. I had an accident early this year and haven't been working since February 2025. This is my first time ever dealing with an injury at work after 22 years as a professional production automotive painter. Folks, let me tell you, there's been frustrating times when dealing with L and I. I experienced that the department has due diligence that they have to follow. So folks, please do not think it's your attorney's fault for any delayed time loss or any delay in treatment. Or if they do not return emails or phone calls, that means they are working on it. As soon as they hear or get updates, they will contact you and update you. Do not send in thousands of emails or thousands of phone calls. They are busy and on the phone for hours dealing with claims managers and supervisors. Your representative is on your side and is working for you. I am truly blessed to have Mrs. Cheryl Gorder as my legal representative handling my claim. She is always fighting for me and also fighting with the department to get what's best for me. She goes above and beyond to help me get approvals for medical and time loss. Thank you, Mrs. Cheryl Gorder, for handling my claim. I really appreciate all the efforts and hard work you deliver dealing with the department.
Matthew
She goes above and beyond to help me
I want to share my experience with Palace Law and my representative, Mrs. Cheryl Gorder, handling my L and I claim. I am a husband and father of two young boys. I am the bread maker of the family as well. I had an accident early this year and haven't been working since February 2025. This is my first time ever dealing with an injury at work after 22 years as a professional production automotive painter. Folks, let me tell you, there have been frustrating times when dealing with L and I. I experienced that the department has due diligence that they have to follow. So, folks, please do not think it's your attorney's fault for any delayed time loss or any delay in treatment. Or if they do not return emails or phone calls, that means they are working on it. As soon as they hear or get updates, they will contact you and update you. Do not send in thousands of emails or thousands of phone calls. They are busy and on the phone for hours dealing with claims managers and supervisors. Your representative is on your side and is working for you. I am truly blessed to have Mrs. Cheryl Gorder as my legal representative handling my claim. She is always fighting for me and also fighting with the department to get what's best for me. She goes above and beyond to help me get approvals for medical and time loss. Thank you, Mrs. Cheryl Gorder, for handling my claim. I really appreciate all the efforts and hard work you deliver dealing with the department.
Matthew
The Difference a Law Firm Can Make
Can't really put into words the difference a law firm can make when they take the time to understand your specific circumstances that make your case unique. Feels good to know that we have such dedicated individuals at Palace Law take us seriously and pushes for results. My case is still ongoing, but since being represented by Palace Law I can actually walk today, and that speaks for itself. Thank you so much.
Phillip Pounds
I can actually walk today and that speaks for itself.
Can't really put into words the difference a law firm can make when they take the time to understand your specific circumstances that make your case unique. Feels good to know that we have such dedicated individuals at Palace Law take us seriously and pushes for results. My case is still ongoing, but since being represented by Palace Law I can actually walk today, and that speaks for itself. Thank you so much.
Phillip Pounds
I can actually walk today.
Can't really put into words the difference a law firm can make when they take the time to understand your specific circumstances that make your case unique. Feels good to know that we have such dedicated individuals at Palace Law take us seriously and pushes for results. My case is still ongoing, but since being represented by Palace Law, I can actually walk today and that speaks for itself. Thank you so much.
Phillip Pounds
I Would Highly Recommend Them
I was injured 4 years ago. I needed to find an attorney as L&I was holding up my treatment. I called several lawyers and chose Palace Law. My attorney there stays in contact with me and has been working hard for me. I would highly recommend them if you are having issues with L&I.
Alex Morris
I would highly recommend them
I was injured 4 years ago. I needed to find an attorney as L&I was holding up my treatment. I called several lawyers and chose Palace Law. My attorney there stays in contact with me and has been working hard for me. I would highly recommend them if you are having issues with L&I.
Alex Morris
I would highly recommend them
I was injured 4 years ago. I needed to find an attorney as L&I was holding up my treatment. I called several lawyers and chose Palace Law. My attorney there stays in contact with me and has been working hard for me. I would highly recommend them if you are having issues with L&I.
Alex Morris
Palace Law Is a Very Professional Law Practice
Palace Law is a very professional law practice.
I am a client, and I'm represented by them in my workers' compensation case.
They are aggressive, knowledgeable, and are/were excellent at resolving my case with a favorable resolution/settlement.
I highly recommend this law firm.
Roberto Sanchez
I highly recommend this law firm
Palace Law is a very professional law practice. I am a client, and I am represented by them in my workers’ compensation case. They are aggressive, knowledgeable, and are/were excellent at resolving my case with a favorable result/settlement. I highly recommend this law firm.
Roberto Sanchez
I highly recommend this law firm
Palace Law is a very professional law practice. I am a client, and I'm represented by them in my workers' compensation case. They are aggressive, knowledgeable, and are/were excellent at resolving my case with a favorable resolution/settlement. I highly recommend this law firm.
Roberto Sanchez
Good People Working at Palace Law
Good people working at Palace Law. They were sincere and genuine. They seemed to be right on top of things, making sure everything was flowing smoothly.
Russ Heard
Good people working at Palace Law.
Good people working at Palace Law. They were sincere & genuine. They seemed to be right on top of things, making sure everything was flowing smoothly.
At Palace Law LLP, we dedicate ourselves to serving individuals in Washington and Oregon with a focus on personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. We handle the legal complexities, letting our clients concentrate on recovery. Our compassionate, knowledgeable team provides exceptional advocacy and support every step of the way.
Why Choose Us:
100+ years of combined legal experience
Trustworthy and transparent communication
Innovative approach using modern technology
Complimentary initial consultation
24/7 availability and client-focused service
Proven Track Record
Recovered millions for injury clients.
Compassionate Advocacy
Focus on recovery while we handle claims.
Experienced Team
Over 100 years of combined legal expertise.
Convenient Access
Available 24/7, we come to you if needed.
The Team That Will Stand By Your Side
At Palace Law LLP, we are passionately committed to supporting individuals in Washington and Oregon through every step of their legal journey. Specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, our team strives to bring clarity and compassion to what can often be a daunting process. We offer a complimentary consultation to help assess your case and guide you efficiently and effectively. With over 100 years of combined experience, our adaptable and innovative team ensures each client receives trustworthy and transparent service. Embracing modern technology and a client-focused approach, we're devoted to delivering successful outcomes. Available 24/7, we are here to support clients anytime, anywhere. Trust Palace Law to handle your legal needs with dedication and expertise.
The duration of a wrongful death case varies based on factors such as case complexity, court schedules, and willingness to settle. It can take anywhere from several months to years. Your attorney can provide an estimated timeline based on your case.
What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death case?
Damages may include medical and funeral expenses, loss of income and benefits, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. The specific damages recoverable vary by state law.
Can wrongful death settlements be taxed?
Generally, wrongful death settlements are not considered taxable income under federal tax laws. However, there could be exceptions, so it's best to consult a tax professional for specific advice on your situation.
How are wrongful death settlements paid?
Settlements are typically paid in a lump sum or through structured payments, as negotiated during the settlement process or as ordered by the court. The allocation among family members may vary based on legal guidelines.
Patrick A. Palace FOUNDER
Jordan Couch PARTNER, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, @jordanlcouch
Claire Willeford-Carrillo PARALEGAL & CLAIMS NEGOTIATOR
Jeffrey Gross (RET) OF COUNSEL
Judge John Ellsworth (RET) OF COUNSEL
Stefanie Carlton PARALEGAL
Debbie Davis CLAIMS NEGOTIATOR
Cheryl Gorder PARALEGAL
Tanya Mitchell LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Zan Ross WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL
Emily Russell WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL
Brittani Walters LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Inga Warrick WORKERS' COMPENSATION ATTORNEY, PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Shannon Fritz WORKERS' COMPENSATION ATTORNEY
Desi-Ray Washington PARALEGAL
Alex Lobets PARALEGAL
Tonya Cullison WORKERS' COMPENSATION PARALEGAL.2602260647416.png)
Coree R. McNeeley PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL ASSISTANT