About Jason Paul
Jason Paul Amala is a prominent trial attorney at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC, located at 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4300, in Seattle, Washington. He has been licensed to practice law in Washington since 2005, bringing nearly two decades of legal expertise to his clients. The firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and civil rights cases. Amala's commitment to justice is evident in his extensive work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and his handling of complex civil rights and wrongful death cases. In 2005, Amala earned his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law, graduating summa cum laude and securing the second position in his class.
His academic achievements included receiving the Faculty Scholar Award, which recognizes exceptional scholarship, and he was also a member of the prestigious Order of the Barristers. Before pursuing his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Society and Justice with Honors and Distinction from the University of Washington Honors College, laying a strong foundation for his legal career. Mr. Amala's practice is marked by his representation of clients against significant institutions, including the Archdiocese of Seattle, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Mormon Church. He played a crucial role in the case against Backpage.com, which was the largest online source of child sex trafficking.
His efforts were instrumental in the eventual shutdown of the site, and he was featured in the documentary "I Am Jane Doe," highlighting his dedication to advocating for victims of exploitation. In addition to his Washington license, Amala is also admitted to practice in New York and California, having joined the State Bar of California in 2024. His legal acumen is recognized; he has been recognized annually as a "Rising Star" or "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law and Politics for over a decade. Furthermore, he holds an "AV Preeminent" peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating a lawyer can receive from peers, underscoring his reputation in the legal community. Amala is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
His memberships extend to the National Crime Victims Bar Association, the King County Bar Association, and the Pierce County Bar Association. Through these affiliations, he continues to advocate for justice and support the rights of victims across multiple platforms.
