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Maria Diamond Receives Prestigious WSAJ Pillar of Justice Award

On September 12, 2024, Maria Diamond received the prestigious Pillar of Justice Award by the Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) at its annual convention at Suncadia. The award is infrequently awarded to “A person, persons or organization who has made superior, extraordinary contributions or achievements to advance the mission of WSAJ through representation of injured persons, participation in legislative efforts, development of case law, or raising awareness of civil justice and the right to jury trial.”

According to the plaque inscription, Maria is especially honored “For your extraordinary commitment and contributions to civil justice locally and nationally, and for the inspiration you provide for all who strive to uphold the principles fundamental to a just society. Your legacy of leadership and integrity will continue to guide and inspire the future generation.” ~ Colleen Durkin Peterson, WSAJ President

Maria Diamond Selected for Prestigious Melvin M. Belli Society

Diamond~Massong is pleased to announce that founding partner Maria Diamond has been selected as a member of the prestigious Melvin M. Belli Society, an elite organization of the best plaintiff’s attorneys in the United States.

Melvin Belli was a true pioneer in the field of personal injury law. His work was instrumental in setting standards for representing people hurt by the negligence of others, particularly big corporations. Throughout years of legal work and advocacy, Belli earned the nickname “The King of Torts.”

“I am truly humbled and honored to be invited to join this preeminent organization,” said Maria on her selection in July 2024.

Induction into the Melvin M. Belli Society is by invitation only. Once an attorney has received an invitation, their membership must be approved by the Board. If a lawyer fails to meet the criteria set by the Board, the invitation will be rescinded.

With every case she takes, Maria notes she strives to embody the principles established by Belli. Because of his passion and dedication to those who have been injured through the wrongful actions of others, Maria has established a highly successful practice with in-depth experience handling many types of personal injury claims - and is a proud and tireless advocate for victims of medical negligence, nursing home negligence, defective medical products, and motor vehicle collisions.

Diamond~Massong Named a 2024 Tier One Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Law Firm for the Seattle Metro Area

For the eighth year in a row, Diamond~Massong has been named a 2024 Tier One Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Law Firm in the Seattle metro area as part of the U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list.

To be eligible for this ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney who is currently recognized as a Best Lawyer in the personal injury litigation practice area within their metropolitan area. Earlier this year, Maria Diamond had the honor of being named a 2024 Best Lawyer in the “Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs” category.

“Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes collecting client and lawyer evaluations; peer reviews from leading attorneys in the same practice field; and reviews of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. These evaluations are combined into an overall score for each firm.

Maria Diamond Is Named to Best Lawyers List for 2024

Maria Diamond of Diamond~Massong in Seattle has been selected for “The Best Lawyers in America” list for 2024 in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs category.

Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on exhaustive peer-review evaluations. For the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, millions of votes were analyzed for national selections. Attorneys are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment at Diamond~Massong, please contact us for a free consultation.

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See what others are saying…

“We have been Maria’s clients since the mid-1990’s and developed more than an attorney-client relationship. One of our cases resulted in the need for extensive surgery, and we struggled with our insurance to cover the cost of the initial surgery and recovery. Maria was instrumental in resolving all of these issues. Successful legal representation can only be judged by the outcome and the client’s overall satisfaction. In our case, we have been more than pleased with the results and Maria’s expertise.” Rose and David F-W
Graham, WA

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