Lawyers: Personal Injury Yakima

Kapuza Lighty Accident Injury Lawyers

Lawyers: Personal Injury Yakima
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3806 W Tieton Dr
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Yakima, WA   98902 
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(509) 866-4166
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Kapuza Lighty Accident Injury Lawyers is a trusted hometown personal injury law firm in Yakima serving clients across Yakima County and Kittitas County. With over 60 years of combined trial experience, we fight only for injured individuals, never insurance companies. As local attorneys, we understand our community, courts, and the challenges you face after a serious accident. We handle car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls, dog bites, nursing home claims, and catastrophic injuries. You meet directly with John or Greg, ensuring personal attention while we fight for full, fair compensation.

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  • Gregory Scot Lighty

    Co-Owner

    Meet Greg Lighty, a highly acclaimed personal injury lawyer and co-founder of Kapuza Lighty, PLLC – Accident Injury Lawyers in Yakima, Washington. After graduating from the University of Washington School of Law in 1991, Greg returned to his hometown of Yakima, WA, where he has been serving his community ever since. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury cases, Greg is an expert in his field. He has dedicated his practice to helping people who are injured through the fault of others. He is recognized nationally by Martindale-Hubbell with its top rating of “AV Preeminent” for outstanding legal ability and ethics. Greg has received numerous awards and recognition, such as being named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics magazine since 2020 and being named a member of America’s Most Honored Lawyers by the American Registry. As a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Greg has made significant recoveries for many clients who suffered injuries caused by car or truck accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites. But that’s not all. Greg is also heavily involved in his community. He and his wife, Catherine Lighty, who also practices law in Yakima, have two adult children and have been dedicated youth sports coaches for nearly 20 years, coaching basketball, soccer, football, baseball, and golf. Greg and Catherine have each served terms on boards for local non-profit organizations, including the United Way of Central Washington, for whom Greg served at the Pillars’ Chair for two years, The First Tee of Yakima, Rod’s House, and the Dispute Resolution Center of Central Washington. Greg was also the Chairman of the City of Yakima Civil Service Commissions for more than 20 years and he is a current member of the Yakima Downtown Rotary Club. When he’s not advocating for his clients, Greg relishes indulging in a few of life’s pleasures such as exploring new destinations, savoring delectable culinary experiences, perfecting his golf swing, and discovering new varietals of wine to appreciate. If you or a loved one have been injured, Greg Lighty and the team at Kapuza Lighty are here to help. With his impressive legal accolades and dedication to his community, you can trust that you’re in good hands.

    Education: University of Washington - BA - 1988 , University of Washington School of Law - JD - 1991

    Certifications: Washington State Bar Association , United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit , Downtown Yakima Rotary Club

    Services: Personal Injury , Car Accidents , Truck Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Slip & Fall Accident , Wrongful Death

  • John Stephen Kapuza

    Co-Owner

    Meet John Kapuza, co-founder of Kapuza Lighty, PLLC – Accident Injury Lawyers in Yakima, Washington. With over 28 years of experience in personal injury law, John has become well-known in the legal community and is recognized as one of the best lawyers in Central Washington. John is licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon. His tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to his clients have resulted in an impressive track record of successful cases that have brought justice to injured individuals throughout the state of Washington. John has made it his mission to help injured people who have been wronged. John earned his dual major in History and Political Science from The State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992 before graduating Cum Laude in the top of his class at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1995. His recent results speak for themselves, including cases where he has won $2.5 million for a man suffering orthopedic injuries in a car accident, $2 million for a man suffering a head injury in a forklift accident, $1.5 million for a man suffering a head injury in a motorcycle accident, and $1 million for a man suffering hip injuries in a semi-truck accident. As a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and listed member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, John is recognized as one of the premier lawyers in Washington state. He has also received numerous awards and recognitions, such as being named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics magazine since 2019 and receiving the top rating of “AV Preeminent” from Martindale-Hubbell for outstanding legal ability. Recently, John was selected by his peers nationally to be included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. John is known for his tireless commitment to fairness and firmness in negotiations to ensure his clients receive the compensation they deserve while always maintaining the highest ethical standards. When John is not busy winning cases for his clients, you can usually find him fishing the waters of Washington, brewing craft beer, woodworking, learning to play guitar, or packing his bags for another adventure with his wife, Lisa. John’s passion for helping people extends beyond the legal field, as he and his wife are both active in their community. Lisa is the Executive Director of Wellness House, a non-profit organization helping cancer patients and their families around Yakima, Washington. John and Lisa have been involved with multiple local causes including the Yakima Red Cross, YWCA, Yakima’s Capitol Theatre, and United Way of Central Washington. Contact John Kapuza if you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury. John and his team at Kapuza Lighty are ready to answer your questions and help you through this stressful time.

    Education: State University of New York at Buffalo - BA - 1992 , Thomas M. Cooley Law School - JD - 1995

    Certifications: Association of Trial Lawyers of America , National Trial Lawyers Association , Capitol Theatre

    Services: Personal Injury , Car Accidents , Truck Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Slip & Fall Accident , Dog Bites , Wrongful Death

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