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Christopher E. "Chris" Love, Class Action Attorney in Tacoma, Washington

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

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Christopher E. "Chris" Love is an attorney based in Tacoma, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC.

Based in
Tacoma, WASHINGTON
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attorney
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Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Tacoma, WASHINGTON.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Christopher E. "Chris" Love: Christopher E. "Chris" Love is an attorney based in Tacoma, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC.

Areas of practice

Christopher's practice areas in Tacoma

Christopher concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Tacoma, Washington

Christopher takes class action matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Tacoma, Washington

Christopher takes personal injury matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Tacoma, Washington

Christopher takes product liability matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.

Biography

Christopher E. "Chris" Love, class action attorney serving Tacoma

Christopher E. "Chris" Love is an attorney based in Tacoma, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC. Christopher works from Tacoma, Washington and takes on class action matters across the region.

For Christopher (Chris) Love, the more difficult the case and the higher the stakes, the better. He dives headfirst into the most-complex legal issues and thinks through all of the strategies needed to help secure a win for his client. Chris focuses on appeals in both state and federal courts, class action litigation and complex trial-level litigation throughout Washington State. He pushes the limits of the law to secure justice for the injured and victimized. Thanks to this impressive reputation, Chris also provides legal and appellate consultation services for other law firms in multi-million-dollar matters.

Chris has leveraged his years of appellate experience to help his clients successfully take on school districts, educational institutions, state government entities, medical providers, and multinational corporations in their pursuit of justice, including the Washington State Supreme Court’s landmark decision in W.H. v. Olympia Sch. Dist. holding that school districts are strictly liable for employees’ sexual abuse of students under the Washington Law Against Discrimination; the Washington State Supreme Court’s decisions in Ralph v. State of Washington Department of Natural Resources overturning over 100 years of outdated law and upholding property owners’ choice of venue in property damage lawsuits; and successfully defending on appeal a $1.45 million verdict against the Olympia School District in a student sex abuse case.

Chris also helps spearhead PCVA’s Class Action, Multidistrict Litigation and Complex Litigation practices, obtaining tremendous results for his clients, such as a $7.5 million settlement with MultiCare on behalf of patients victimized by improper medical services liens; PCVA’s Error 53 lawsuit prompting Apple to issue a software fix and an apology to consumers worldwide within days of filing; a $1.5 million class action settlement for over 900 restaurant workers wrongfully denied pay for overtime and missed meal and rest breaks, tip pool violations, and automatic service charge violations; and a consent decree requiring the University of Washington, subject to PCVA oversight, to bring all Seattle campus parking facilities into full ADA compliance for individuals with mobility impairments. Although he is at home in the midst of intensely complex legal issues, Chris’s down-to-earth and effortless way of explaining the often-complicated legal process to his clients puts them at ease.

Christopher's approach to class action cases

For Christopher (Chris) Love, the more difficult the case and the higher the stakes, the better. He dives headfirst into the most-complex legal issues and thinks through all of the strategies needed to help secure a win for his client. Chris focuses on appeals in both state and federal courts, class action litigation and complex trial-level litigation throughout Washington State. He pushes the…

Clients Christopher works with

Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Tacoma and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Christopher studied and practices

  • Seattle University

    J.D. · 2009

  • The University of Alabama

    B.A. English · 2005

Jurisdictions

Christopher's state bar admissions

  • Washington, Washingt

    ACTIVE

Christopher studied at J.D. in Seattle University and B.A. English in The University of Alabama.

Law school and academic background

Christopher completed J.D. in Seattle University and B.A. English in The University of Alabama. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Christopher's legal honors and published work

Christopher has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2023 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Recorder

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Top 25 Verdicts & Settlements of the West, 2020

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2022-2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Thomson Reuters

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Washington Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Rising Stars, 2018–2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Externship Service Recognition Award, Honorable J. Robin Hunt

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Seattle University School of Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Federal Courts, 2008

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2023 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs - 2023 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023 (2026).

Locations

Christopher E. "Chris" Love's office in Tacoma

Christopher's primary office is at 909 A Street, Suite 700, Tacoma, Washington, 98402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC

909 A Street, Suite 700

Tacoma, Washington 98402

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Hiring guide

How to hire Christopher E. "Chris" Love — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Tacoma, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher

Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Christopher E. "Chris" Love

  • How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Christopher offer a free consultation?

    Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Tacoma?

    Christopher is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Christopher accepting new class action clients right now?

    Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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