Atty. Greg Lighty
Meet Greg Lighty, a highly acclaimed personal injury lawyer and co-founder of Kapuza Lighty, PLLC – Accident Injury Lawyers in Yakima, Washington. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Law in 1991, Greg returned to his hometown of Yakima, WA, where he has been serving his community ever since.
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Greg Lighty is a Founder based in Yakima, Washington, practicing at Kapuza Lighty, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Washington (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (1992), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1997). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Washington (B.A. Mathematics, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Yakima County (former Secretary), Washington State (Member: Legislative Committee, 2006—) and American Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Washington State Association for Justice American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Yakima, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Meet Greg Lighty, a highly acclaimed personal injury lawyer and co-founder of Kapuza Lighty, PLLC – Accident Injury Lawyers in Yakima, Washington
- After graduating from the University of Washington School of Law in 1991, Greg returned to his hometown of Yakima, WA, where he has been serving his community ever since
- With over 30 years of experience in personal injury cases, Greg is an expert in his field
- He has dedicated his practice to helping people who are injured through the fault of others
- He is recognized nationally by Martindale-Hubbell with its top rating of “AV Preeminent” for outstanding legal ability and ethics
- Greg has received numerous awards and recognition, such as being named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics magazine since 2020 and being named a member of America’s Most Honored Lawyers by the American Registry
- As a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Greg has made significant recoveries for many clients who suffered injuries caused by car or truck accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites
- But that’s not all
- Greg is also heavily involved in his community
- He and his wife, Catherine Lighty, who recently retired from practicing family law in Yakima, have two adult children and have been dedicated youth sports coaches for nearly 20 years, coaching basketball, soccer, football, baseball, and golf
- Greg and Catherine have each served terms on boards for local non-profit organizations, including the United Way of Central Washington, for whom Greg served at the Pillars’ Chair for two years, The First Tee of Yakima, Rod’s House, the Dispute Resolution Center of Central Washington, and the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy
- Greg was also the Chairman of the City of Yakima Civil Service Commissions for more than 20 years and he is a current member of the Yakima Downtown Rotary Club
- When he’s not advocating for his clients, Greg relishes indulging in a few of life’s pleasures such as exploring new destinations, savoring delectable culinary experiences, perfecting his golf swing, and discovering new varietals of wine to appreciate
- If you or a loved one have been injured, Greg Lighty and the team at Kapuza Lighty are here to help
- With his impressive legal accolades and dedication to his community, you can trust that you’re in good hands
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Greg Lighty is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Yakima 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 substantive 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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