03/30/2026
Meet the Legal Bulldog: Jason Gillis
Next up in our team introductions is Jason Gillis. A former Plaintiff in a legal action himself, Jason has a unique perspective and empathy with plaintiffs seeking to restore justice through a lawsuit. Personal inconvenience is not in Jason’s vocabulary, and he will leave no legal or factual stone unturned as he refuses to take no for an answer.
Recently Jason argued for the safety of Washington state motorists, advocating that commercial truck drivers must use the amount of care that is commensurate with the danger of operating large commercial tractor trailer on the road next to smaller cars.
The Washington state Court of Appeals agreed, declaring a commercial CDL driver's duty of reasonable care encompasses their knowledge and expertise as a CDL driver. An opinion affirmed by the Washington State Supreme Court, which denied reconsideration.
Before his legal career, Jason worked as Director of Finance at Warner Bros. Studios. Deep research and advocacy led Jason to craft arguments that led to more than $75 million in settlement recoveries for WB. His work in Hollywood left him yearning for a more meaningful career helping others. Jason began working as a Plaintiff’s lawyer, zealously fighting for those who have been injured by the negligence and recklessness of others; securing settlements for injured Plaintiffs, rather than corporations.
Why Jason is an invaluable asset to our clients:
- The "Plaintiff’s Mindset": His background as a Plaintiff leads Jason to doggedly seek justice over obstruction. Jason used his experience to change careers and help others pursue justice and restoration. Deep diving in discovery and fighting for his clients with fierce motion practice, allows him to identify facts and legal arguments others might miss, in his effort to craft the winning trial case.
- Elite Education: Jason earned a B.S. in Accounting from Pepperdine
University. While travelling the country and working for WB, Jason earned
an MBA in Finance in Pepperdine’s Fully Employed MBA program, graduating
Beta Gamma Sigma. Jason began his change in careers by attending
Willamette College of Law, where he excelled, as evidence by a semester
where he earned a 4.0, ranking number two in his class before receiving his Juris Doctor degree.
- National Impact: Jason is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), American Association for Justice (AAJ), and an Eagle with
Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). He works tirelessly to
ensure trucking companies follow the safety regulations designed to protect us
all.
Jason’s transition from Hollywood finance to the courtroom was driven by a simple goal: helping injured people who have been overlooked or outmatched by big corporations.
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