2024 Washington Personal Injury Summit

Rob Sears Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Attorney

Sears Injury Law

Attorney Robert L. Sears was born and raised in the South Sound community. He attended Rogers High School, Western Washington University, and the Washington State Bar Association’s clerkship program, where he was able to learn first-hand from some of the best lawyers in Washington. Prior to founding Sears Injury Law, Rob worked as a top investigator and negotiator for several of Puget Sound’s top injury firms. Rob is sworn into the Supreme Court of Washington and is licensed to practice in every court in the State. Now a contributing member of the Washington State Association for Justice EAGLE program, Rob is able to connect with lawyers throughout the state and is constantly seeking to perfect his practice.

In his spare time, you can find Rob with his friends and family playing sports, getting active outside, spending time perfecting his craft, learning secondary languages, or simply relaxing in the sun near a lake.

Casey Asplund Related Seminars and Products

Advocate

Sears Injury Law/Seattle Injury Law

Casey Asplund is a fervent champion for individuals who have suffered injuries. He possesses personal experience in battling insurance companies, both with and without legal representation. This life experience has driven him to make it his mission to ensure that every victim of a car accident or other personal injury receives the highest level of legal representation, ensuring that their journey towards justice is smooth. Casey firmly believes that every accident victim deserves:

1. Premier legal representation.
2. Access to top-quality medical care, a service Casey can assist with.
3. The luxury of having a dedicated professional team by their side, enabling them to focus on their personal lives rather than their legal matters.

Through his unwavering dedication, Casey has established a track record of delivering exceptional service and results for our clients, resulting in millions of dollars in settlements on their behalf each month.

As a proud native of Puyallup, Washington, when Casey isn’t devoted to ensuring the best legal outcomes for our clients, you’ll find him immersing himself in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Whether it’s boating, golfing, skiing, wake surfing, road trips, camping, fishing, or hiking, Casey enjoys all that this region has to offer.

Jeffrey Cronk, DC, JD Related Seminars and Products

With a journey spanning more than three decades, Dr. Cronk's profound expertise, experience, and unwavering commitment have formed the bedrock of Spinal Kinetics – a name synonymous with excellence in spinal ligament injury testing. He’s a leader who’s truly making a mark, having a profound impact on the landscape of chiropractic and injury recovery.

In fact, his entire background has been geared at seeing spinal injury from all angles and developing a service that delivers proven results with utmost safety:

• CEO of 3 different companies
• 1st online spinal ligament injury training program
• 30+ years licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic
• Juris Doctor
• 3-time published researcher
• 18 years as a practicing chiropractor

More than a leader, Dr. Cronk is a driving force for transformative change. And that work is only getting started. He’s an educator who empowers, an advocate for patients and a trailblazer who challenges conventional norms. From his chiropractic practice to law school and from practitioner to pioneering an objective testing revolution, every step mirrors his relentless commitment to achieving superior patient outcomes.

Cory Osborne DC Related Seminars and Products

Advocate

Sears Injury Law/Seattle Injury Law

Dr. Cory Osborne earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West in 2010 and held a chiropractic physician license in the State of Washington until 2022. His professional journey began with undergraduate studies in Biology at Brigham Young University – Idaho, where he honed his understanding of the human body and its intricate mechanisms. Subsequently, he pursued his chiropractic education, successfully passing the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I-IV, as well as Physiotherapy.

Cory served as the Owner and Director of Osborne Chiropractic and Massage in Lynnwood, Washington, where he adeptly managed and operated a thriving practice for nearly a decade. His passion lay in assisting injured patients, and the majority of his postgraduate work revolved around accident reconstruction and collision biomechanics.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Cory is a dedicated member of his community. He undertook a service mission with the Church of Jesus Christ in Argentina from 2003-2005, acquiring fluency in Spanish and developing a profound appreciation for cultural diversity. He takes great joy in providing assistance to the Latino community.

Cory cherishes his role as a husband and father, blessed with an incredible wife and four beautiful children. On weekends, you’ll find him either on the golf course or embarking on family hikes, reveling in the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest.

Rebekah Young Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Associate Attorney

Sears Injury Law/Seattle Injury Law

Guided by an unwavering passion for assisting others, Rebekah places great importance on ensuring that injured victims feel genuinely heard—a fundamental key to achieving success. Her approach is marked by compassion and empathy, always striving to secure positive and pragmatic resolutions to her clients’ legal challenges.

Rebekah’s practice involves representing plaintiffs in a diverse range of personal injury cases. In each instance, she recognizes her clients as unique individuals confronted by tangible obstacles that have upended their everyday routines. She firmly believes that transparent and honest communication forms the bedrock of any legal endeavor. Acting as a trusted confidant to her clients, Rebekah adeptly balances compassion with the unwavering commitment to provide dedicated advocacy.

Kyle Osborne DC Related Seminars and Products

Coast Injury Medicine

Kyle Osborne, was born and raised in Snohomish, Washington. He has spent most of his professional career coordinating treatment for injured patients. Kyle is very excited about the services this clinic is able to provide for those injured in accidents.

Kyle is married and has 3 young children. He enjoys spending his time with his family, going on hikes, golfing and enjoying the beauty of the pacific northwest. After living in 3 different states during college he always knew this is where he wanted to raise his family.

Russel Kinder MD Related Seminars and Products

Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Specialist

Seattle Spine & Sports Medicine

Dr. Kinder strives to create a positive and mutually rewarding relationship with his co-workers and patients in order to provide the best care possible.  He has a special interest in advanced interventional techniques, and optimizing multidisciplinary support in a personalized, safe, effective, and evidence-based manner.  He believes that when somebody lives with pain, it is important to identify the goals, and then work together with the patient to design a multimodal plan focused on improving overall quality of life and returning to function.

Dr. Kinder is a fellowship trained Interventional Pain Specialist who is double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology.  He was born and raised in Eastern Washington before moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.  After earning his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Chicago Medical School, he returned to Seattle to complete his medical training at Virginia Mason, where he gained experience at such institutions as Swedish, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Harborview Medical Center.

Dr. Kinder has presented at several national meetings on topics including medical care efficiency, and management of complications from both anesthesia and interventional pain procedures.  He was first author on the book chapter teaching advanced nerve block techniques in the best-selling textbook, Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology as well as an updated and revised version released in 2020.  He authored a book review of the textbook Acute Pain Management, which was published in the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management (RAPM).  Dr. Kinder was instrumental in reinstating the previously defunct Resident Section of the Washington State Society of Anesthesiologists (WSSA) and served as the President from 2010-11.   He enjoys continuing to keep up with the latest and most advanced pain management options for his patients.

He has spent more than the last decade providing Pain Management in the Pacific Northwest and was the Medical Director of the Interventional Pain Clinic at Adventist Medical Center and member of the Opioid Task Force until early 2020.

In his spare time Dr. Kinder likes to spend quality time with his wife, two daughters and friends.  He enjoys reading, taking in the great outdoors through backpacking, camping, electric skateboarding, watersports, and supporting the Seahawks.  He will “Always Compete” to provide the best care possible.

Brian Chan DC Related Seminars and Products

Coast Injury Medicine

Dr. Brian Chan, a native of Kent, WA, is a second-generation chiropractor. He received his chiropractic degree from Palmer College Of Chiropractic in San Jose, CA, where he graduated with honors and cum laude in 2002. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT for his undergraduate studies. Although Dr. Chan loved the warm sunny Californian weather, he was happy to move home to Seattle to join the practice with his brother and father.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Chan's specialty includes the treatment and management of work-related and whiplash injuries. He spends many weekends attending continuing education in the fields of whiplash treatment and work injury management. In 2009, he became a graduate of the Spine Research Institute Of San Diego's Whiplash And Brain Injury Traumatology program, which offers the most in-depth, science-based training available today covering the entire spectrum from the physics of motor vehicle crashs to human biomechanics to diagnostic and management. In 2010, he completed the Advanced Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, the highest achievement offered by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He is an active member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

Holly Brauchli Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Attorney & Partner

Sears Injury Law/Seattle Injury Law

Holly is deeply passionate about the imperative need for strong advocacy on behalf of anyone who interacts with these three critical systems, which possess the potential to profoundly influence a person’s existence. She recognizes that, all too often, these systems can be misused, leading to the subjugation of individuals, especially during their most challenging moments of injury or trauma. Holly takes immense pride in her role, assisting people in finding their voice and empowering them to chart a path forward.

Upon graduating from law school, Holly received valuable advice to sharpen her skills by seeking opportunities where she could gain substantial experience. Her plan was to transition to meaningful work once she had honed her craft. Following this guidance, she began her journey by acquiring trial skills as a prosecutor and then deepened her expertise with nearly a decade of experience as a civil defense litigator. By the end of this decade, she was handling intricate, multi-million-dollar cases, conducting training sessions for attorneys and corporate personnel, and achieving success in appellate matters. In essence, Holly’s ability to litigate against corporations and insurance companies is rooted in her prior experience litigating on their behalf.

Holly brings a wealth of experience both inside and outside the courtroom. She has presented numerous trials, overseen hundreds of depositions, and worked with an extensive volume of documents. She is adept at collaborating with experts and excels in both written and oral advocacy. However, her most cherished aspect of her work lies in the deep connections she forges with her clients. She takes the time to understand them on a profound level, delving into the intricacies of their cases. Her greatest satisfaction arises from building a case in partnership with her clients, ensuring they are comfortable with the process and proud of the direction it takes. Holly firmly believes that justice is uniquely defined by each individual and is dedicated to achieving outcomes that her clients genuinely perceive as success.

Mac Brown Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Attorney & Partner

Sears Injury Law/Seattle Injury Law

Mac is a seasoned trial lawyer with a strong commitment to advocating for individuals and families who have suffered harm due to the negligence of others.

His current legal practice is primarily centered around personal injury, wrongful death, and cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith. Prior to joining our firm, Mac dedicated several years to defending corporations in product liability, mass tort, and wrongful death cases. More recently, he defended insurance companies in contentious disputes related to insurance coverage and bad faith claims. Mac’s effectiveness in litigation against corporations and insurance firms is rooted in his extensive experience representing them in the past. He leverages this knowledge and insight to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mac finds joy in watching his son excel in football, witnessing his daughter’s ballet performances, and cherishing quality time spent with his wife and their two dogs.

Parker Davidson Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Attorney

Sears Injury Law

Parker fervently champions the rights of individuals injured due to the actions or negligence of others. He excels in navigating complex legal matters, guiding his clients to achieve outstanding outcomes. Parker actively engages in advising and litigating cases, from the initial stages of discovery through arbitration, trial, and even appeals. His ability to translate intricate legal and factual complexities into clear and compelling written and oral arguments ensures that both courts and juries easily comprehend his clients’ positions.

Parker’s current practice is exclusively focused on plaintiff personal injury cases, but his previous experience encompasses advocacy for commercial, insurance, and governmental agency clients in various areas, including personal injury, product liability, commercial and residential construction disputes, professional negligence, consumer protection, insurance coverage, bad faith/IFCA, breach of contract, equitable contribution, and other casualty-related matters.

Tegan Schlatter Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Attorney & Partner

Sears Injury Law/Seattle Injury Law

Tegan finds genuine fulfillment in assisting individuals on their path to recovery after suffering injuries. Her unyielding passion and dedication to securing justice for her clients render her an exceptional advocate and ally for those who have experienced harm. She prioritizes her clients’ well-being above all else, ensuring that she strives for the best possible outcome for each person she serves.

With a background in defending personal injury cases, Tegan possesses a unique advantage when advocating for plaintiffs. Her experience representing insurers has granted her valuable insights, enabling her to anticipate defendants’ actions and potential obstacles in case resolution. This foresight minimizes surprises and maximizes favorable outcomes. Tegan excels in crafting each case to optimize results in negotiations with insurers and corporations.

Tegan boasts extensive experience in litigating personal injury matters, spanning from car accidents and slip and falls to industrial accidents. Her caseload has included instances of food-borne illnesses like salmonella or e-coli poisoning, farmworker accidents, construction site incidents, dog bite injuries, elder abuse cases, and product liability disputes. Additionally, she has successfully handled non-injury cases involving timber trespass, premises liability, consumer protection act claims, lender liability, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Outside of her legal pursuits, Tegan derives enjoyment from gardening, boating, hiking, camping, and backpacking across the picturesque landscapes of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. In the past year, she has ventured into learning aerial skills, proudly mastering the art of climbing silk to the top (and back down!). Tegan also eagerly anticipates her volunteer days at a local elementary school, even though they occasionally leave her in need of a well-deserved nap afterward.