About
DeCosta Mediation's founding belief is that a keen understanding of each party's viewpoint is paramount to finding a resolution. Virginia is adept at assessing strengths and weaknesses in parties' positions, and predicting how those will likely play out before a tribunal. This premise, along with Virginia's warm and engaging personality, intuition, and extensive repertoire contribute to her one-of-a-kind ability to connect with clients and deliver results.
Education
- Pepperdine Law School, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Certified Mediator
- Mediation Training, Center for Dialog and Resolution
- Seattle University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
- Chaminade University, B.A. cum laude
Areas of Substantive Knowledge
Injury Cases
- Automobile and Commercial Vehicle Collisions
- Wrongful Death
- Construction Site Injuries
- Pedestrian Claims
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Slip and Fall Cases
- Government Agency Negligence
- School District Negligence
- Sexual Abuse - Assault
- Vulnerable Adult Claims
- Legal Malpractice Claims
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
Employment Claims
- Sexual Harassment
- Discrimination - All Forms
- Retaliation
- Breach of Contract
- Wrongful Termination
- Wage and Hour
Insurance Disputes
- Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- IFCA Claims
- PIP Disputes
Professional Recognition
Professionalism Award, Washington State Association for Justice
One of the Top 50 Female Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
Top Female Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine
Super Lawyer, Lawyer Magazine