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Meet Brad Moore
A consistent theme in Brad Moore’s varied practice is his dedication to clients. His smart strategies build effective cases that bring the best results.

Around the firm, Brad is known for his mastery in developing the damages aspect of complicated catastrophic injury cases. He relishes the dogged pursuit of insurance companies that breach their duties to consumers. Fellow attorneys often include Brad in their cases for his thoroughness and familiarity with insurance law.

With that level of expertise, Brad is a frequent speaker at insurance-related seminars.

Practice Areas
Plaintiff's personal injury, product liability, insurance litigation, Consumer Protection Act litigation, maritime and admiralty law

Examples from Brad’s Case Files
Faulty Highway Design

Thompson v. State of Washington, et al

$2.75 million settlement

Traffic conditions at an intersection where Highway 18 meets Interstate 90 had become treacherous for motorists, indicating a need to take immediate steps to create safer traffic flows. But the State of Washington was slow to take action. Meanwhile, Velma Jean Thompson was involved in a collision there that left her an incomplete quadriplegic. Brad presented the damages case on Velma Jean’s behalf, factoring in the lifelong care she’ll need because of her serious injuries.

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Insurance – Bad Faith

Ernest and Kimberly Perry v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

$147,000 judgment; $250,000 settlement on appeal

Dealing with insurance companies after a car crash was in some ways more painful for Ernie Perry than his physical injuries from the incident. Under Brad’s counsel, Ernie sued State Farm for bad faith and violations of the Consumer Protection Act. The claim said State Farm failed to properly and fairly investigate Ernie’s uninsured motorist claim, forcing him to have to go through arbitration. The jury decided in Ernie’s favor after a five-day trial. Judgment was entered against State Farm for $147,000. It had never offered to settle Ernie’s case for more than $15,000. State Farm appealed the judgment, but later dropped its appeal and agreed to pay Ernie $250,000 the night before oral argument in appeals court.

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Product Defects

Mazzei v. Industrial Seating, Inc. and Custom Stamping & Manufacturing

$2.5 million verdict

Outdoorsman to the core, Richard Mazzei loved his job in the log yard and spent his free time camping and hunting. One day he was driving his log stacker when the seat suddenly snapped and broke. As a result, Richard severely injured his back, causing debilitating pain that ran down his leg. Two surgeries could not repair the damage. Richard lost his job and could not be retrained. Brad handled the damages phase of the trial against the companies that manufactured the seat and the faulty mounting bracket.

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Memberships
• Washington State Coordinator, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
• Washington State Bar Association
• Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Chair, Insurance Law Section, 1997-1998, 2003-2004)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Awards & Achievements
• Chapter Author: Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook, Washington State Bar Association, 1992, 1997 update
• Best Oralist in the Fred Tausend Moot Court Competition
• Member of both the National Moot Court Team and the National Mock Trial Team
• Warren Peterson Advocacy Award, 1992

Education
Seattle University, J.D., cum laude, 1992
University of Washington, B.A., Philosophy, 1988

Outside the Office
Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, Suwalee and their new daughter Areeya. He is a master golfer. The lifelong Seattle resident often travels overseas and calls Thailand his favorite destination.