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Kapuza Lighty, PLLCPersonal Injury Attorney
John Stephen Kapuza
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John Stephen Kapuza

4.7
19 reviews

3806 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902

Personal Injury, Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and 10 more

About John Stephen Kapuza

For nearly three decades, John Kapuza has devoted his career to helping injured Washingtonians. As co-founder of Yakima’s Kapuza Lighty, PLLC, he draws on licenses in both Washington and Oregon and a strong academic foundation—dual majors from SUNY-Buffalo and Cum Laude honors from Thomas M. Cooley Law School—to guide clients through complex injury claims. His track record speaks volumes: multimillion-dollar recoveries for car, forklift, motorcycle, and semi-truck injuries. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, John’s peers have honored him with Washington Law & Politics’ “Super Lawyer” title since 2019, Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating, and a spot in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Outside the courtroom, you’ll find him on Washington’s rivers, in his workshop, or planning adventures with his wife Lisa, executive director of Wellness House. Together they champion community initiatives—from the Red Cross and YWCA to the Capitol Theatre and United Way—reflecting John’s belief that justice and compassion go hand in hand.

 

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John Stephen Kapuza got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Insurance
  • Litigation
  • Torts
  • Other 6
    • Plaintiff's Personal Injury
    • Auto Accidents
    • School Injuries
    • Nursing Home Neglect
    • Work Place Injuries
    • Railroad Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 40%
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Personal Injury Attorney
    Firm Name
    Kapuza Lighty, PLLC
  • Additional Links
    https://yakimaaccidentinjurylawyers.com/our-team/john-kapuza/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Washington
    2002, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
    2023, Oregon
    2011, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    Memberships
    Yakima County and Washington State Bar Associations (Co-Chair, WSBA Young Lawyers CLE Committee, 2002)
    American Association for Justice (Chair, Board of Governors, Yakima County Tort Roundtable)
    Washington State Association for Justice
    John Gavin Inn of Court (Secretary, 1997-1999
    Member, Board of Directors, 1999-2001)
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    Class of 1992
    B.A.

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Personal Injury Attorney at Kapuza Lighty, PLLC
4.7
19 reviews

3806 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John Stephen Kapuza was admitted in 1996 to the State of Washington.
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    Yes, John Stephen Kapuza is admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington.
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    John Stephen Kapuza is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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    Yes, John Stephen Kapuza has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    John Stephen Kapuza attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

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