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Lawyer in Whatcom County

Our Law Firm, Based in Washington State, Proudly Represents Individuals Seeking Justice and Financial Recovery in Personal Injury Cases and Employment Law

Have you or a family member been seriously injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence?

Do you need professional legal representation to defend your interests in a complex employment law case?

Are you seeking an appeal after a trial has been resolved to secure the outcome you desire? Or alternatively, are you looking to create a sustainable defense to the outcome of your previous litigation matters?

Our law firm has the years of experience necessary to help you seek justice and a favorable outcome to your complicated legal issues in Washington State. We have represented clients in both federal and state courts with extensive knowledge and a commitment to excellence. As your legal representative, our attorney and her legal staff will pursue all possibilities and options to assist you throughout the process while defending your rights and listening to your needs.

Coppinger Law P.S. is based in Whatcom County and serves Bellingham, Everson, Ferndale, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated legal team is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to ensuring clients feel valued, supported, and heard throughout their journey toward resolution.

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Our Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Employment Law
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What Practice Areas Does Our Law Office Represent in Bellingham, WA?

Have you been adversely affected by injustice in the workplace?

Employment Law

We have decades of experience representing clients who are taking on their employers and businesses for alleged wrongdoing, including sexual harassment, termination, retaliation, contract disputes, breaches of contracts, severance agreements, and more.

Have you or a loved one been injured at the fault of another?

Personal Injury

If you have been harmed in an accident caused by someone else’s reckless actions, you should not be the party on the hook for costly medical expenses and other financial losses. The at-fault party would be held liable for all damages. As your professional legal counsel, the attorney will investigate the facts, gather evidence, consult with experts, and speak with witnesses to build a strong personal injury case capable of recovering a fair settlement.

Do you need to overturn an adverse court decision or defend a judgment in your favor?

Sometimes, just because the trial is over, doesn’t mean the legal matters have concluded. While many cases should not be appealed, the decision to appeal may be worthwhile after carefully reviewing relevant pleadings, applicable laws, and the financial consequences. This is a court’s decision. Additionally, some parties may wish to defend the judge’s decision from a prospective appeal, and legal counsel to assist them through the process of an appellate court.

Client Success Stories

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I had acquired Coppinger law back in 2019. They were always very friendly and helpful in everything I needing throughout this case. It was a long case but in the end things worked out for me. I would highly recommend her firm to anyone looking for a honest and professional attorney. Thanks Coppinger Law.

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I highly recommend Coppinger Law P.S. The legal process can be a long arduous process. I had confidence in Carrie from the beginning and was amazed by her skill, especially through several days of depositions. She was extremely professional and fierce when necessary. I am grateful she took my case and she was able to achieved a favorable outcome.

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It has been such a pleasure to work with, and be represented by Coppinger Carter. I have felt supported, cared for, and looped in throughout the entire process. Ms. Coppinger Carter mixes professionalism, and eloquence with such an incredible embrace on the emotional side as well, and the staff were all phenomenal too. Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend.

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Can a Lawyer Help You Take on Powerful Employers?

Our Washington law firm represents employees throughout the Pacific Northwest with complex legal issues related to employment disputes, contract negotiations, workplace harassment, and other issues.

Our attorney and her legal team represent Washington-based workers of all industries and at all levels of experience because we believe that every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect at their place of employment. Whether you have been treated poorly by a small business or a large corporation, our highly skilled legal services are available to assist you in bringing a claim against the defendants, in pursuit of justice and fair financial recovery.

The attorney and her team have a recognized track record of success in helping employees overcome the odds faced with complex legal matters. We will hold employers and businesses accountable for their actions and restore dignity for their workers who have been wronged.

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Carrie M. Coppinger

Meet Our Attorney

Carrie M. Coppinger

Attorney

CARRIE M. COPPINGER, Attorney is a principal of the litigation firm of Coppinger Law P.S. established in 2006 in Whatcom County.  After starting with a Seattle-based insurance defense firm, she transitioned her skills to work for individuals in 2000 and never looked back.  She is primarily focused on personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage, contract disputes, employment matters, and the associated appeals.  She embraces the firm’s motto of ADVANCING JUSTICE BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE.

Areas of Practice: Employment Law · Personal Injury · Appellate Law

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What Legal Services Does a Personal Injury Attorney Provide?

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, maliciousness, or reckless actions, you may have legal standing to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Our law firm has years of experience practicing law and extensive experience helping clients recover the maximum compensation for their personal injury lawsuits.

Among the personal injury cases we represent include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assault and violent incidents
  • Commercial truck and delivery vehicle accidents
  • Construction site injuries
  • Defective products and product liability cases
  • Dog bites and animal attacks
  • Medical malpractice and medical negligence claims
  • Motor vehicle accident cases
  • Premises liability claims and slip-and-fall accidents
  • Rideshare vehicle accidents, such as Uber or Lyft
  • Workplace accidents
  • Wrongful death claims
  • And more

As your legal representative, our attorney will gather information from the accident, speak with eyewitnesses, seek accident reports from the police, obtain medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and take your case to trial if that proves necessary.

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Why Choose Us?

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Years of experience in multiple practice areas

Principal attorney Carrie M. Coppinger has been working to provide compassionate legal services to individuals since the year 2000. While other lawyers and their law firms may be dedicated to one particular practice area, Ms. Coppinger represents clients in several legal matters, making her uniquely qualified to represent your interests today and tomorrow.

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Advancing justice by empowering people

When you come to our law office, you will be welcomed with open arms and all due dignity and respect. Not only do we want to provide helpful services, but we want to make you feel more empowered as you face complex legal issues. No legal matter is too big or too complex when we work together.

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Serving Bellingham and beyond

Before establishing her law firm in Whatcom County, attorney Carrie M. Coppinger worked in a Seattle-based law firm. This experience in a larger legal market provided her with invaluable skills, but her commitment to her local community called her home. Now, she brings her compassionate and effective legal services directly to clients in need. Her practice is proudly rooted in the community, serving individuals across Whatcom County, including Bellingham, Everson, Ferndale, and the surrounding areas. She believes everyone deserves dedicated, high-caliber legal support from an attorney who understands the local landscape and is invested in its residents.

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Risk-free consultations

The attorney and her legal team provide free consultations to prospective new clients interested in retaining our legal representation. Every consultation is confidential, and you can rest assured that anything you say in the attorney’s office will stay between you and our legal staff. You are not obliged to retain our legal services after the initial consultation. If you believe we are not the right fit for your specific needs, you can look elsewhere. However, we are confident that you will feel empowered and comfortable with the idea of us representing your employment law, personal injury claim, or appellate case.

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Award-winning legal experience

In addition to years of education and active memberships in Washington State legal associations, the attorney is recognized as one of the most reputable lawyers in the state. She is an award-winning attorney, honored by her peers for her outstanding career and unwavering dedication to community service. Her commitment extends far beyond the courtroom. When not representing clients, she is deeply involved in the community, providing service and sharing knowledge at speaking engagements. This holistic approach ensures she is not only a skilled litigator but also a trusted advisor who is connected to the people and causes she serves.

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Compassion, competence, communication, and confidence

Selecting an attorney can be a difficult choice, especially with so much on the line in terms of finances, employment, and fundamental legal rights. You want to hire a lawyer whom you can confidently trust will be there for you every step of the way throughout the legal process. When you select our practice for your legal matter, you can rest assured that we will always be in your corner, keeping you up to date so that you can make informed decisions in your case and are never caught unawares by new developments. 

No attorney can guarantee success in any sort of case, but we feel confident that we can serve your interests and provide you with a strong chance of success. To learn more about how we can assist you during this challenging period of your life, please contact us to schedule your free case evaluation today. You can reach us at 360-685-7955.

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Years of experience in multiple practice areas

Principal attorney Carrie M. Coppinger has been working to provide compassionate legal services to individuals since the year 2000. While other lawyers and their law firms may be dedicated to one particular practice area, Ms. Coppinger represents clients in several legal matters, making her uniquely qualified to represent your interests today and tomorrow.

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Advancing justice by empowering people

When you come to our law office, you will be welcomed with open arms and all due dignity and respect. Not only do we want to provide helpful services, but we want to make you feel more empowered as you face complex legal issues. No legal matter is too big or too complex when we work together.

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Serving Bellingham and beyond

Before establishing her law firm in Whatcom County, attorney Carrie M. Coppinger worked in a Seattle-based law firm. This experience in a larger legal market provided her with invaluable skills, but her commitment to her local community called her home. Now, she brings her compassionate and effective legal services directly to clients in need. Her practice is proudly rooted in the community, serving individuals across Whatcom County, including Bellingham, Everson, Ferndale, and the surrounding areas. She believes everyone deserves dedicated, high-caliber legal support from an attorney who understands the local landscape and is invested in its residents.

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Risk-free consultations

The attorney and her legal team provide free consultations to prospective new clients interested in retaining our legal representation. Every consultation is confidential, and you can rest assured that anything you say in the attorney’s office will stay between you and our legal staff. You are not obliged to retain our legal services after the initial consultation. If you believe we are not the right fit for your specific needs, you can look elsewhere. However, we are confident that you will feel empowered and comfortable with the idea of us representing your employment law, personal injury claim, or appellate case.

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Award-winning legal experience

In addition to years of education and active memberships in Washington State legal associations, the attorney is recognized as one of the most reputable lawyers in the state. She is an award-winning attorney, honored by her peers for her outstanding career and unwavering dedication to community service. Her commitment extends far beyond the courtroom. When not representing clients, she is deeply involved in the community, providing service and sharing knowledge at speaking engagements. This holistic approach ensures she is not only a skilled litigator but also a trusted advisor who is connected to the people and causes she serves.

why-icon

Compassion, competence, communication, and confidence

Selecting an attorney can be a difficult choice, especially with so much on the line in terms of finances, employment, and fundamental legal rights. You want to hire a lawyer whom you can confidently trust will be there for you every step of the way throughout the legal process. When you select our practice for your legal matter, you can rest assured that we will always be in your corner, keeping you up to date so that you can make informed decisions in your case and are never caught unawares by new developments. 

No attorney can guarantee success in any sort of case, but we feel confident that we can serve your interests and provide you with a strong chance of success. To learn more about how we can assist you during this challenging period of your life, please contact us to schedule your free case evaluation today. You can reach us at 360-685-7955.

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Contact Us to Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation with an Experienced Bellingham Lawyer Today

At Coppinger Law P.S., our team works collaboratively, drawing from each other’s perspectives and strengths to create a better result for our clients. Selecting an attorney to represent you following a difficult life event can be a hard decision, but an important one, as it requires confidence and trust.

Learn more about us and why we are the right choice for you.

You can schedule a free consultation by calling our law office today at 360-685-7955.

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