With over ten years of experience as a personal injury attorney, Sergio is passionate about helping survivors receive justice and holding individuals, corporations, and governments accountable. He fiercely advocates for his clients who have suffered harm stemming from serious personal injury; wrongful death; and crimes like sexual assault and harassment.
With each case, Sergio takes pride in having a client-centered approach to the law where he earns his client’s trust, uncovers their story, and dedicates countless hours preparing a compelling case for trial. His tenacious approach has resulted in many successful outcomes for his clients.
Sergio’s passion for fighting against injustices began at an early age. He grew up throughout Africa and Latin America in countries plagued with atrocities where he witnessed the devastations of civil war, inequality, and poverty. He spent summers in Mexico learning about his family’s cultural traditions. He moved to the Seattle area for high school then attended college in Washington, D.C. where he studied human rights. During law school, Sergio advocated for farmworker rights with Columbia Legal Services and clerked for the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Costa Rica as well as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington.
As a proud Mexican American, Sergio speaks Spanish fluently, allowing him to connect with the marginalized Latino/a community. Since law school, Sergio has volunteered countless hours fighting for the Latino/a community at legal clinics, speaking at community events and protests, and participating in workshops teaching individuals about their legal rights. He is a proud Board Member of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW).
During his free time, Sergio loves playing guitar, dabbling in art, birding, listening to Mexican ballad/ranchera music, cooking, and traveling.
- $3 million for dangerous roadway design
- $3 million for foster home abuse and neglect
- $2.1 million medical malpractice settlement for significant injuries sustained while undergoing a cardiac procedure
- $2 million for catastrophic injuries from an automobile collision
- $1.75 million for sexual assault of a minor student by a schoolteacher
- $1.6 million for dangerous roadway design
- $1.5 million for sexual assault of a minor
- $1.5 million for catastrophic injuries from an automobile collision
- $1.25 million for failure by school staff to report suspected abuse and neglect of a student
- $1.2 million for foster home abuse and neglect
- $1.1 million for severe injuries to a minor from an automobile collision
- $950,000 for foster home abuse and neglect
- $850,000 for catastrophic injuries from an automobile collision
- $650,000 for traumatic injuries from an automobile collision
- $500,000 for injuries from an automobile collision
- Confidential settlements for wrongful death due to fraternity hazing
- Confidential settlement for sexual assault on a ride-share passenger committed by a driver
- Confidential settlement for sexual assault of a tenant after landlord failed to keep premises safe from known dangers
- Confidential wrongful death settlement for failure by an in-home care agency to properly care for a vulnerable adult
- Confidential product liability settlement for wrongful death from a fire caused by an automobile’s catalytic converter
- Confidential insurance bad faith settlement for failure to evaluate a traumatic brain injury in an automobile collision
- Washington State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Education
- American University, BA in International Studies, cum laude
- American University, MA in International Studies, magna cum laude
- Seattle University School of Law, cum laude
Professional and Civic Involvement
- Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)
- EAGLE member
- Co-Editor of the WSAJ Civil Rights Deskbook
- Diversity Committee Member
- Washington Leadership Institute (WLI) Graduate (2019)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- National Crime Victims Bar Association (NCVBA)
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) Volunteer
- King County Bar Association (KCBA)
- Latino/a Bar Association of Washington (LBAW)
- Vice-President of the Judicial Evaluations Committee (JEC) (Present, 2020-2022)
- Executive Board Member (Present, 2020-2022)
- Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
- Justice for All PAC Board Member (2016-2019)
Professional Recognition
- Selected to Washington Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® (2018-2024)
- WSAJ Carl Maxey Award (2016)
Sergio represented me in a personal injury case and was very good at explaining every step of the process and my options. Dealing with the insurance companies left me feeling overwhelmed and having Sergio as my advocate really alleviated the stress of the situation. Due to the accident and the medical bills, I was placed in collections. Sergio was able to correct my credit report...
Vanessa
Dealing with adverse insurance companies can be very daunting and overwhelming. Before seeking advice from Sergio, I felt as if my case did not stand a chance. Sergio took the time to carefully listen to not only the facts of the incident but also how I felt about the whole situation. He was very accommodating and thoroughly explained my rights to me, while also detailing what legal remedies were available. He gave me a list of suggestions, but ultimately enabled me to make the final decision. I do not wish any personal injury cases on anybody, but if such an incident occurs, I highly recommend Sergio.
Paolo