WAMS Mediator Certification: 1999

• Serious Injury & Wrongful Death
• Products Liability
• Medical Negligence
• Professional Negligence
• General Civil & Tort Litigation
• Premises Liability

Accomplishments:

Over the past 20 years, Judy Massong has concentrated her law and mediation practice almost exclusively in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury claims, including complex medical negligence, automobile accidents and products and premises liability claims. Now with the Seattle firm of Otorowski, Johnston, Diamond & Golden, Judy previously practiced with the Peterson,Young, Putra firm for several years and with Schroeter, Goldmark & Bender for 13 years.

Prior to receiving her law degree, Judy served on the faculty of the School of Nursing at the University of California and as a staff nurse at Moffitt Hospital in San Francisco. She is an active member of WSTLA, having served as President and on its Board of Governors and as a lobbyist on its behalf. Judy is a former member of the Washington State Nurses Association, having served as its Director of Government Relations.

Education:

• WAMS Advanced Mediator Training, 2000-2003
• Advanced Mediator Training, Alan Alhadeff, 1999
• Golden Gate University, J.D., 1980
• University of Washington, B. S. Nursing, 1973
• University of California-San Francisco, M. S. Nursing, 1974

Affiliations:

• Washington State Bar Association
• Washington State Association for Justice