Atty. Darrell L. Cochran
Darrell has won hundreds of cases and negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He’s taken on and defeated some of the most powerful corporations, religious organizations, government agencies, school districts and many other entities for his clients.
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About Darrell L. Cochran at a glance
Darrell L. Cochran is an attorney based in Tacoma, Washington, practforg at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association, Oregon, Oregon State Bar, and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Washington (—, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Darrell has won hundreds of cases and negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for his clients
- He’s taken on and defeated some of the most powerful corporations, religious organizations, government agencies, school districts and many other entities for his clients
- He’s brought the fight for justice all the way to the US Supreme Court, and won
- He’s also served as co-counsel – often taking the lead at trial in the courtroom – for attorneys across the country who’ve retained him to deliver victory in a wide range of cases including catastrophic injury, product liability, sexual abuse, insurance bad faith and more
- Darrell is known for his fierce and tireless dedication to serving his clients
- He stands by them not only throughout a case – sometimes taking years – but remains a close and trusted ally even after
- His values and work ethic shine as he forges deep relationships with those he stands up for
- Compassion and caring are at the core of his practice
- And he’s assembled an expert team of legal professionals to support and nurture every client, while confidently shepherding them through the often-intimidating and challenging legal process
- Darrell has earned a national reputation as a highly-respected leader in the legal community
- He’s appeared for argument in the US Supreme Court, and argued cases in the US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Washington State Supreme Court and all of its appellate divisions
- He testifies and lobbies the Washington State Legislature regularly, advocating for legislation on behalf of victims rights and other key issues
- And he served as an Adjunct Professor teaching product liability in the Seattle University School of Law
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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