Zackary Paal

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Zackary Paal is national counsel for an international product manufacturer and as Co-Chair of the Seattle office’s Environmental and Toxic Tort practice group he represents corporations and executive officers in the Maritime, Aerospace, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors in toxic tort, product and premises liability, and wrongful death litigation. In addition, he pursues and defends negligence, contracts, collections, and professional liability claims in real estate, coverage, medical, and environmental matters.

He has successfully tried cases before juries in state and federal courts in Washington, California, Oregon, and Louisiana. He has handled hundreds of mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences for individuals and corporate clients.

With two decades of litigation experience, Zack takes pride in advising his clients on litigation strategies, expert retention, how to avoid litigation, and ways to resolve lawsuits and other disputes efficiently and affordably. Having worked for 10 years in social services and counseling prior to becoming an attorney, he knows the value of empathy and listening. He brings this to bear to his clients’ benefit in forging relationships with juries, judges, and opposing counsel.

Zack is the President of the Yale University Alumni Club of Seattle and in his spare time enjoys cooking, cycling, and hiking.

Admissions

Washington
California
Oregon
Louisiana
District of Columbia

Memberships

Defense Research Institute
King County Bar Association
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association – Co-Chair of Litigation Section
National Cannabis Industry Association
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) – Premium Member
Yale Alumni Association of Seattle – President

Education

J.D., Tulane University Law School, 2005
B.A., Yale University, 1992