About John Joseph
John Joseph Lutgens is an attorney based in Vancouver, Washington, with over thirty years of experience in personal injury law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1991. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 1978. Since 1992, John has been actively practicing law in Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area, establishing a strong reputation in his field. John began his legal career at the Portland firm of Sims & Sims, where he worked handling a diverse range of cases. His early work included criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, probate, real estate law, commercial fishing law, business transactions, and litigation.
This broad exposure laid the foundation for his future practice. In 1994, he took a significant step by founding his own firm, Lutgens Law Firm, in Vancouver, Washington, where he could focus on his areas of expertise. The Lutgens Law Firm specializes in several practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, probate, business formation and transactions, family law, bankruptcy, and real property law. John is licensed to practice law in both Washington and Oregon. This lets the attorney serve many clients. He is admitted to the Washington State Courts, Oregon State Courts, and the U.S.
District Court for the Western District of Washington. His experience includes appearances in various courts, such as the Federal District Court for Western Washington, and Superior and District Courts for Clark County, Cowlitz County, and Skamania County. He has also practiced in Circuit Courts for Clackamas County, Marion County, Multnomah County, and Washington County, as well as Municipal Courts across numerous cities in both states. In addition to his legal practice, John is an active member of several professional associations. He holds memberships in the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar, Multnomah County Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, and the Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His leadership skills are evident through his service on the Board of Directors for the Clark County Bar Association, as well as his role as a Trustee for the same organization.
These affiliations reflect his commitment to the legal profession and his dedication to ongoing professional development. Lutgens Law Firm is conveniently located at 4001 Main Street, Suite 212, Vancouver, WA 98663. The firm offers free initial consultations and accepts credit card payments, making legal services accessible to clients. For personal injury cases, John provides contingency fee arrangements, ensuring that clients only pay attorney fees if a recovery is obtained. Throughout his career, John has been recognized for his dedication to clients and his community, earning a 5.0 out of 5 rating on Martindale-Hubbell and being listed among "Preeminent" attorneys. His commitment to excellence continues to guide his practice and benefit those he serves.
