Lara A Wilcox

West Sound Injury Law

Lara is an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury attorney who has dedicated her life to helping injured people. Lara earned her Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University in 2002, where she was a member of the WWU Policy Debate Team and interned for the Whatcom County Public Defender. She went on to attend Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington and earned her Juris Doctor in 2009. During law school, she earned the highest grade in Appellate Writing, interned for the Spokane County Prosecutor, and represented indigent clients in various matters as a Rule 9 Intern for Gonzaga University Legal Assistance Clinic.

Lara represents clients in matters related to medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions; injuries from defective and dangerous products; construction site injuries; and injuries on land known as premises liability claims including traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death. She has handled multiple matters through trial and appeal, including arguing before the Washington State Supreme Court in her first year of practice.

Lara is admitted to practice in the states of Washington and Idaho, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. She is a member of the American Association of Justice, and an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) where she serves on the CLE Committee and as a member of Women of WSAJ.

Lara is an avid sailor, scuba diver, and skier. In their spare time, Lara and her husband Jon enjoy exploring the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island above and below the water.

Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects
Video Conferencing FaceTime Skype Zoom GoToMeeting Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Idaho
Idaho State Bar
Since 2015
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
West Sound Injury Law
2025 –

Current

Attorney
Otorowski & Golden, PLLC
2019 –

2025

Attorney
Ledger Law Firm
2017 –

2019

Attorney
GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
2016 –

2017

Associate Attorney
Craig Swapp & Associates
2014 –

2016

Associate Attorney
Kirkpatrick & Startzel, P.S.
2013 –

2014

Paralegal/Associate
Law Office of Joseph E. Blumel, III, P.S.
2012 –

2013

Attorney
Law Office of Lara A. Strandberg
2011 –

2012

Rule 9 Intern
Gonzaga University Legal Assistance
2008 –

2009

Legal Assistant
Luvera Law Firm
2003 –

2006

Gonzaga University
J.D. (2010) | Law
2006


2009

Honors: CALI Award for the highest grade in Appellate Writing Phi Delta Phi Member
Activities: LRW Research Assistant Rule 9 Intern – Gonzaga University Legal Assistance Program
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Western Washington University
B.A. (2002) | Communication, Spanish
1997


2002

Activities: WWU Policy Debate Team Intern – Whatcom County Public Defender
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CALI Award – Legal Research & Writing
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2008
Award for the highest grade in Legal Research & Writing II – Appellate Writing
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Attorney Member
2019 –
Current
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Attorney Member
2019 –
Current
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Kitsap County Bar Association

Attorney Member
2019 –
Current
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American Association for Justice

Attorney Member
2016 –
Current
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Idaho State Bar

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Attorney Member
2015 –
Current
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Washington State Association for Justice

Attorney Member
2012 –
Current
Activities: Woman of WSAJ, CLE Committee
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Attorney Member
2011 –
Current
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Washington State Bar Association

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Attorney Member
2010 –
Current
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Spokane County Bar Association

Attorney Member
2010 –
Current
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SCBA Solo and Small Practice Section

Vice Chair
2017 –
2019
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King County Bar Association

Attorney Member
2017 –
2019
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SCBA Young Lawyers Division

Trustee
2012 –
2016
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Articles & Publications
A Prescription for Safety: Consultant Pharmacists’ Role in Preventing Harmful Mistakes
WSAJ Trial News
October, 2016
Websites & Blogs

Website


Otorowski, Morrow & Golden, PLLC
298 Winslow Way W
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
US
Telephone: (206) 842-1000
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed