Atty. V. L. Woolston

Atty. V. L. Woolston

V. Woolston, a partner in the Product Liability practice, has extensive experience in litigation and trial practice in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

Call (206) 359-8000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About V. L. Woolston at a glance

V. L. Woolston is a class action and product liability attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1979) and Amherst College (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • V. Woolston, a partner in the Product Liability practice, has extensive experience in litigation and trial practice in state and federal courts throughout the United States
  • His practice emphasizes aviation, product liability, toxic torts and class actions
  • He also regularly counsels clients in loss prevention and lawsuit avoidance issues
  • V. has served on the firm's management and executive committees

Practice Areas Explained

V. L. Woolston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases V. L. Woolston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

V. L. Woolston is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

V. L. Woolston is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

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 Seattle 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.

Looking for additional Washington attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Seattle or all attorneys in Washington.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about V. L. Woolston

Where is V. L. Woolston's law office located?
V. L. Woolston's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does V. L. Woolston handle?
V. L. Woolston focuses on class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did V. L. Woolston go to law school?
V. L. Woolston earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (BA, 1976).
How can I contact V. L. Woolston for a consultation?
You can contact V. L. Woolston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has V. L. Woolston received?
V. L. Woolston's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1979
BA
Amherst College
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington’s Super Lawyers," 2003 - 2014
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.