Everett, WA

Robert Kornfeld

Robert "Rob" Kornfeld has over 40 years of experience in personal injury law, licensed in Washington, New York, and Arizona. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1976 and Gonzaga University School of Law in 1979. He is admitted to practice in federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and has handled cases in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Massachusetts. Rob has a working knowledge of Spanish and is dedicated to the Hispanic community. His accolades include being a Distinguished Justice Advocate (2017), a Super Lawyers® member (2016-2021), a recipient of the Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association Top 25 Award, named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 (2019), a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and awarded an AV Preeminent® Rating for Construction Law (2017).

Kirk Bernard

Kirk Bernard is the founder of Bernard Law Group and an award-winning personal injury lawyer. He has been a civil litigator in Washington and California for over 30 years, specializing in personal injury cases. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of California at Santa Barbara and became licensed in 1981. He is recognized for his significant settlements and verdicts, community involvement, and was named Washington's 2023 Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Registry.

Mitchell W. Cogdill

Mitch has been a personal injury lawyer in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington since 1968. He specializes in medical malpractice law, accident cases--including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. He has been a trial lawyer his entire career. Serving all of Snohomish, King, Skagit, and Island counties, Mitch is a personal injury attorney who handles cases both large and small. Every one of Mitch's clients receives his personal attention and best efforts. Mitch realizes the legal issues presented by his clients are exceptionally important to them and that to pursue those issues takes availability, dedication, focus, hard work and an ability to listen. He charges no attorney fee unless he recovers compensation for your loss. He is an AV-rated pre-eminent attorney by Martindale & Hubbell, the highest designation of the publication. An AV rating is a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. He has been designated as a Super Lawyer since Super Lawyer has been published in the Seattle area. He has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association and as a Top Lawyer by the Seattle Metropolitan. He continues to seek justice for his clients on a daily basis, whether his client is an unemployed laborer, a grieving spouse or parent, a medical doctor, or a business owner. In addition to personal injury cases, Mitch represents and advises small businesses, professional practice groups, and individuals in litigation, both pursuing and defending their interests. He has developed an expertise over the years representing both labor unions and business entities in labor and employment related matters. He is the senior partner in Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews. Mitch has successfully argued before most trial courts in Western Washington, as well as the Washington State Court of Appeals, the Washington State Supreme Court, the Federal District Court for Western Washington, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and many state and federal agencies. He has tried hundreds of cases before courts and administrative agencies, recovering millions of dollars for his clients, and saving his clients from millions of dollars in exposure and liabilities over the years.

Matthew D. Dubin

Matt Dubin has spent more than 20 years honing his skills as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the State of Washington. In his career, Matt has focused on protecting consumers from dangerous household products, medical mistakes, roadway accidents, and many other causes of injury. Matt has recovered nearly $20 million on behalf of his clients. Matt has received numerous honors and awards for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and injured people. He has earned a rare “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. Matt has been recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in the Nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, and a Top One Percent Lawyer by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He has been named a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. Beyond his stellar results as an advocate for his clients, Matt has made it his mission to educate the public about the personal injury process, and their rights in that process. He has given countless presentations about insurance coverage and the rights of the injured. In 2015 he consolidated his presentations into a book entitled “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family After an Accident.” This book remains a bestseller in the category of Personal Injury books on Amazon and other booksellers. Matt graduated from Yale University in 1990. He obtained his law degree from the University of Washington in 1995. He lives in Seattle with his wife, Elizabeth and his son Abraham. When he is not working, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his son’s little league baseball team, singing with his synagogue, hiking and camping.

Rick Park

Federal Way Personal Injury Attorney Rick Park has handled thousands of personal injury cases, ranging from minor to catastrophic injuries. Over his years in practice, he has focused on ensuring his clients achieve fair compensation in a range of injury claims and lawsuits.

Todd C. Nichols

Todd Nichols has been practicing law for thirty five years and has been with the firm since 1992. His practice emphasizes personal injury accidents, including injuries from automobile accidents, slip and falls, and from dangerous products. He handles cases ranging from neck and back injuries to brain injuries, burns, and death. In addition, Todd handles employment cases, successfully prosecuting and defending cases of wrongful termination, discrimination, wage claims, and sexual harassment. He also represents clients in family law, real property, and professional malpractice, including medical and legal negligence. Todd enjoys bringing complex litigation to successful conclusion for his clients. Todd received his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and his law degree from George Washington University in Washington D.C. Prior to practicing law, Todd served as a Naval Officer in the United States Sixth Fleet and nearly ten years as a Senior Staff Member in the United States House of Representatives. He is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the District of Columbia, and federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been honored by his peers by his election as president of the Washington State Association for Justice, formerly the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Todd has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics Magazine.

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell, founding partner of Russell & Hill - Injury & Accident Attorneys, grew up in Southeast Minnesota. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Clemson University and earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Hamline University School of Law in 2000. He established his first law office in Bellevue and partnered with Jim Hill in 2005 to found Russell & Hill - Injury & Accident Attorneys. He works extensively in the Everett and Spokane offices, focusing 100% on personal injury cases. Beyond his legal practice, Matt is involved in his community, coaching youth basketball, mentoring students, and serving on the local school board and as an active board member of MercyWatch.