THE ORGANIZATION

Washington State Association for Justice (“WSAJ”) is the largest association in the Pacific Northwest committed exclusively to serving the needs of plaintiff’s attorneys. With more than 2,200 members from across the state, WSAJ is a community creating and sharing resources for its members to secure justice for their clients. WSAJ provides education, litigation support, networking and information sharing opportunities, as well as government relations and amicus representation. The organization harnesses the energy of its entire membership so that each member individually can hold wrongdoers accountable and achieve justice for their clients in the courtroom, even against powerful interests. 

Mission Statement

We stand up in the courtroom and the halls of government for real people. We defend your Constitutional rights, including the right to have your day in court. We hold corporate and other powerful interests accountable. We are a community creating and sharing resources for our members to secure justice.

Vision Statement

We envision a world where laws protect people from negligence and harm, people have full access to the justice system in order to right wrongs, and even powerful interests are held accountable when people are harmed.

Access: Every person has their day in court.
Advocacy: Real people have a voice in the courthouse and the statehouse.
Diversity: Washington’s diversity is recognized on the bench and at the bar.
Rights: The right to trial by jury is protected and Constitutional rights are upheld and preserved.
Priorities: People are valued over profits.
Accountability: Those causing harm are held accountable for their actions.
Integrity: Truth guides the pursuit of justice.
Education: The public understands the role of the civil justice system in protecting the American way of life.
Members: Trial lawyers are respected for their effectiveness, professionalism, and compassion.