Atty. Vincent "Vinnie" Nappo
Vinnie Nappo is tenacious in his fight for justice—and closure—for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Every day he sees firsthand the damaging effects survivors face because of the reckless and selfish acts of powerful entities and institutions that enabled and allowed abuse to go on for decades.
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Vincent "Vinnie" Nappo is a personal injury attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC. Admitted to practice in Washington, U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at University of Washington (—, 2011) and University of Colorado at Boulder (—, 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2025 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Vinnie Nappo is tenacious in his fight for justice—and closure—for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- Every day he sees firsthand the damaging effects survivors face because of the reckless and selfish acts of powerful entities and institutions that enabled and allowed abuse to go on for decades
- He combines his legal knowledge, practical experience, and emotional strength to hold these institutions accountable, whether it be the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, schools, foster care providers, or other youth serving institutions
- For too long, these institutions marginalized and ignored survivors of sexual abuse and assault
- But their voices are finally being heard and believed
- Vinnie devotes his practice to representing these men and women— empowering them, supporting their claims in court, and fighting for them at trial
- For Vinnie, litigating a sexual abuse case is not just a business transaction
- Clients are not merely “files on a desk.” Each case is a person with unique concerns, objectives, and needs
- Vinnie genuinely cares for each of the men and women he represents
- He guides them compassionately through the highly emotional and complex legal process while ensuring they receive the best representation and outcome possible
- In the community, Vinnie’s volunteer and lobbying efforts are motivated by his desire to prevent sexual abuse and empower survivors through sensible public policy and initiatives at state and federal levels across the country
- As part of a broader strategy to make communities safer and help abuse victims come forward for healing and closure, he volunteers alongside law enforcement, victim advocates, think tanks, policy groups, politicians, and others
- When he is not at work, Vinnie spends most of his time with his wife and twin boys, enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest and all it has to offer
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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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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.
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