V. L. Woolston

V. L. Woolston

Seattle, WA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Biography

V. Woolston, a partner in the Product Liability practice, has extensive
experience in litigation and trial practice in state and federal courts
throughout the United States. His practice emphasizes aviation, product
liability, toxic torts and class actions. He also regularly counsels clients in
loss prevention and lawsuit avoidance issues.

V. has served on the
firm's management and executive committees.
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Amherst College, BA, graduated 1976

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • Product Liability Advisory Council - Member
  • Seattle Symphony Orchestra - Member of the Board
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Product Liability Advisory Council - Member
  • Seattle Symphony Orchestra - Member of the Board
  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Amherst College, BA, graduated 1976

Client Testimonials

V. has done an excellent job in protecting our interests in aviation product-liability litigation. He has a keen intellect, demonstrates excellent judgment, and is dedicated to our best interests.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Seattle (2021)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Seattle (2019)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Seattle (2018)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Seattle (2017)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Seattle (2015)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Seattle (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Aviation Law
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation
  • Transportation Law
Special Focus:
  • Product Liability
Awards:
  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington’s Super Lawyers," 2003 - 2014

Case History

Cases
  • Other Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

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