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Colburn Law
Greg Colburn
My road to practicing personal injury law isn’t a typical one.
A roofing subcontractor had negligently installed the material I was working on, and I fell more than 20 feet. I suffered extensive injuries that required multiple surgeries and forced me to be in a wheelchair for two years.
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My Fight with Personal Injury
Big Dreams, Bigger Plans
If you’d asked me years ago what I’d be doing today, I’d have told you I’d be on a baseball field or working as a doctor. I was actually drafted by the Colorado Rockies out of high school, but I chose to play ball at the University of Washington as a student-athlete instead—and even worked as a carpenter to pay my way through college. That was my path, until one day everything changed.
The Day Everything Changed
On October 10, 2002, I was working at Fire Station 81 in Sammamish, Washington. It was an overcast morning — nothing unusual. But by afternoon, the weather shifted fast. A roofing subcontractor asked for my help securing some new materials before the rain came in. I climbed the ladder and did what I was told.
Seconds later, I was falling.
When I hit the ground, feet first, I felt pain like nothing I’d ever imagined. In that split second, my plans for the future vanished.
From Pain to Purpose
At the hospital, they told me the truth: the main weight-bearing joints in both feet were shattered and dislocated. No more baseball. No more running. Permanent damage.
I went through multiple surgeries, months in a wheelchair, and endless rehab. Then, to make it worse, my employer accused me of faking my injuries — sending photos of me playing golf on days I was actually lying in a hospital bed recovering from my second surgery.
I never wanted to file a lawsuit. But when someone tries to take advantage of you at your lowest point, you have two choices: give up or fight back. I chose to fight.
I knocked on door after door — and nearly 80 attorneys turned me down. Finally, one said yes — but only if I did much of the heavy lifting myself. So I did. Two years in a wheelchair, years of fighting in court… and I won. A $1 million settlement. More than the money, it proved that what happened to me mattered.
Why I Became a Lawyer
That fight changed me forever. I knew I couldn’t keep swinging a hammer — but I could fight for people who felt as helpless as I once did. I went to law school at Seattle University, graduated magna cum laude, and made a promise to myself: no one should feel alone when someone else’s negligence turns their world upside down.
Over the past 16 years, I’ve handled hundreds of cases for people who needed someone to listen — and to stand up for them when no one else would.
My journey was even featured in Lawyer Magazine (Spring 2025). They shared my story — not because I wanted the spotlight, but because I hope it shows others that even when life knocks you down hard, you can get back up stronger.
Real Credentials, Real Commitment
- Education: University of Washington (B.S.) and Seattle University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude.
- Licensed to practice in Washington since 2009.
- Recognitions: Featured in Lawyer Magazine (Spring 2025) and recognized in Super Lawyers and Martindale‑Hubbell peer and client review accolades.
- Practice Areas: Personal injury and wrongful death cases including car and truck accidents, brain injuries, animal attacks, catastrophic injuries, and more throughout Seattle and King County.
Where I Am Today
These days, life looks very different. Great doctors and a lot of physical therapy helped me heal. But what really changed my life is what came after: I met my wife, started a family, and now we’re raising two wonderful kids in the Ames Lake area of Carnation, Washington.
If you’d told me years ago that an accident would lead me here — helping people every day, standing beside them when they need it most — I wouldn’t have believed you. But I’m grateful every day for the chance to do this work.
What I Believe
I always put “accident” in quotes — because most of the time, these things aren’t random. They happen because someone cut corners, didn’t care enough, or thought the rules didn’t apply to them. When that happens, they should be held accountable. Period.
My Promise to You
If you’ve been hurt by someone’s carelessness, here’s what you need to know:
I will listen. I will believe you. I will make sure your story is heard — and I will fight with everything I have to help you get back on your feet.
I don’t pick cases by their dollar signs — only by whether they deserve to be fought for. I’ll come to your home, sit with you in a café, or visit you in your hospital room. I understand how hard recovery is — I’ve been there myself.
Let’s Talk — You’re Not Alone
If you’re wondering what comes next, let’s talk. There’s no cost to sit down and hear your options. Together, we’ll figure out a way forward — and I’ll be with you every step of the way.
I’m ready when you are. Let’s get you back to the life you deserve.
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