Fox Island, WA

Jerry Pearson

Jerry’s focus on personal injury claims and litigation has brought justice and some measure of comfort to the many clients he has served. They routinely thank him for his commitment to their needs and his guidance through confusing insurance and litigation obstacles. Jerry has worked on such challenging projects as injuries and deaths associated with chemical explosions, playground design, unsafe product design, and car accidents. Jerry regularly helps clients overcome the hurdles facing their claims against negligent drivers, employers with unsafe working conditions, adversarial insurance companies and government entities. A native of the Northwest, Jerry graduated from Issaquah High School, worked for Boeing for a short time, and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the infantry from 1965 to 1968 and following his military service, Jerry worked for the United States Postal Service while attending school full-time and starting his family. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in 1974, he graduated from law school in 1977. Jerry practices before State and Federal trial and appellate courts in Washington. He is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.

Michèle Pearson

Originally from New York State, Michèle had dreamed of a legal career from a young age. For a time, circumstances brought her instead to work at several large corporations and advertising agencies, including one that she owned. Before leaving corporate America to return to school, Michèle worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone, Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft, often in management positions requiring oversight, shepherding and presentation of complex long term projects, not unlike the practice of law. She attended the University of Washington and received her degree in Comparative History of Ideas (Major: Intellectual History; Minor: History) and for part of that time studied in Rome, Italy. While at UW, Michèle created and taught a 2-credit course for “law school bound” undergrads. Michèle graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2002 while working at the law firm. After bar admission, she immediately began to litigate. Excellent results, against experienced defense teams, illustrate Michèle’s tenacity and advocacy even early on. She has a long history of volunteerism often on behalf of the underprivileged. She co-taught the Washington State Association for Justice “Peoples Law School” at Bellevue College in 2003, and served as the WSAJ “Trial News” Editor in Chief from 2005-2007, during which she also served on the WSAJ Board of Governors. She is an active member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). Michèle is also a former instructor in the Keenan Ball College, based in Atlanta, which trains plaintiff’s attorneys on cutting-edge and highly researched trial skills and focus groups. In July 2014, Michèle graduated from the Trial Lawyers College (TLC), an invitation-only 24-day trial skills program held in DuBois, Wyoming. Created by Gerry Spence in 1994, TLC focuses on developing skills utilized throughout litigation. Read her blog to find out about her fascinating career path.

Jaime Cumming

Jaime Cumming is an attorney at the Pearson Law Firm, bringing over 15 years of legal experience and expertise to the team. Under the mentorship of Jerry and Michèle Pearson, Jaime completed the Washington Supreme Court Rule 6 Law Clerk Program and became licensed to practice law. Washington State Association for Justice, King County Bar Association, and Washington State Bar Association. In recognition of her dedication to public service and advocacy, Jaime received the Washington State Association for Justice’s Ready to Soar Award. She also serves on the Washington State Law Clerk Board, supporting individuals pursuing licensure through the Rule 6 program. A Washington native, Jaime graduated from Meadowdale High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Western Washington University. She also served with Youth With A Mission in Australia and Thailand. Outside of work, Jaime enjoys life in Snoqualmie with her husband Kevin and their two children, Benjamin (11) and Lucy (8). She is an active volunteer at Church on the Ridge and passionate about community involvement.

Jamie Nading

Jamie Nading is a Paralegal for the Pearson Law Firm and brings more than 19 years of legal experience and expertise to the team. A Washington native, Jamie graduated from Snohomish High School. She obtained her Associate in General Sciences from Ricks College and Legal Secretary Degree from North Seattle Community College. She worked in the legal department for The Walt Disney Company while living in California. She lived in Montana for 17 years and now lives in Wyoming. She is married to her husband Ron and has two boys, Trey and Ashton. When not working, she enjoys hiking, biking, playing pickleball, and being with her family.

Cory Boehlje

Cory is a paralegal for the Pearson Law Firm and brings seven years of legal experience to the team. A California native, Cory graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara before studying clinical psychology in Denver, Colorado. She worked in communications and marketing before beginning her career as a paralegal in an estates and taxation law firm, where she specialized in probate law. Cory lives in North Bend with her husband Dan and two teenagers, Mark and Bryn. She loves the outdoors and is happiest tending her garden or when hiking, mountain biking, skiing or playing just about any sport.