CaroLea W. Casas
CaroLea W. Casas
CaroLea W. Casas
Biography
CaroLea Casas is a highly capable litigator with experience in a variety of mass tort, product liability, commercial dispute, and business litigation matters. She built her practice with an emphasis on complex (and frequently multi-party) disputes. She thrives on tough litigation challenges, offers practical advice, and strives to provide thorough, persuasive, and well-articulated legal argument.
CaroLea works with clients through every stage of high-stakes litigation—from the initial pleadings through depositions and discovery, motion practice, and trial. She approaches each new case with an eye toward overall strategy, and works hard to understand her clients’ businesses, products, and industries. CaroLea’s ability to contextualize a client’s legal issues within that client’s broader environment helps her craft creative solutions and offer sound advice.
CaroLea has experience taking multiple complex actions through trial and arbitration. She has even assisted clients through adversary proceedings connected to bankruptcy matters. CaroLea has always excelled in oral advocacy. She was selected as a member of the Order of Barristers in 2018, and has been featured on a list of “Rising Star” Washington litigators. Both her background in the service industry and her long-time volunteer work with local non-profits like Legal Voice and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington have taught her the value of strong communication and cooperative problem-solving. She has a genuine passion for team-building and individual connection, which she demonstrates with clients and colleagues alike.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- Washington Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2025
- Legal Voice, Board of Directors, 2020-present; Board President, 2024-2026; Board Secretary, 2024; Legal Extern, spring 2018
- Order of Barristers, 2018
- Hugh Miracle Opening Statement Competition, Finalist, 2018
- American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Legal Extern, Fall 2016
- University of Washington School of Law, Moot Court Honor Board, Vice President of Judges, 2017-2018; Member, 2016-2018
- University of Washington School of Law, Texas Young Lawyers Association Mock Trial Team, 2016-2018
- University of Washington School of Law, Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts, Articles Editor, 2017-2018; Member, 2016-2018
Professional Affiliations
- Latino/a Bar Association of Washington, 2018 - Present
- Hispanic National Bar Association, 2019 - Present
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
- DRI, Association of Lawyers Defending Business
- American Inns of Court, The William L. Dwyer Inn of Court, 2017 - 2020
Admissions
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Washington, 2018
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2018
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2026
Education
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University of Washington, J.D., Order of the Barristers, 2018
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University of Puget Sound, B.A., 2015
Related Capabilities
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Class Actions & Mass Torts
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Environmental and Toxic Tort
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Mass Torts & Product Liability
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Consumer Products
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Banking & Finance Disputes
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