Loren Cochran - Tacoma, WA
Attorney at Cochran Douglas
Sexual Abuse Lawyers in Tacoma, WA
2501 Fawcett Ave Tacoma, WA 98402
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Tacoma Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Updated: 10/09/2026
Areas of Practice
- Sexual Abuse
- Civil Rights Violations
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Consumer Protection
- Entertainment Law
- Media Law
- Public Safety
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Loren A. Cochran is a founding partner at Cochran Douglas. He primarily represents victims of sexual abuse, civil rights violations, and catastrophic injuries. He also advocates for families whose loved ones were killed or injured as a result of negligence or misconduct.
His clients are involved in sensitive cases that require deep understanding. Loren commits himself to understanding your goals from day one and providing responsive, straightforward communication.
Loren has been admitted to practice law in the state of Washington since 2002. During his over two-decade legal career, he has fought and won on behalf of victims.
Among their many victories, he and his firm has attained a $60 million wrongful death group settlement, an $8 million serious injury settlement for the victim of excessive force by the Tacoma Police Department, and a $770k trial verdict against a school district that egregiously failed to protect a special needs student from sexual abuse.
Mr. Cochran's Unique Background Works to Your Advantage
Before becoming an attorney, Loren worked as a television news producer in Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, and Tampa, FL. He proudly served as production counsel with the television program “America’s Most Wanted” and its host John Walsh.
Crafting narratives for television allowed our attorney to finely hone storytelling skills that seamlessly transfer to the courtroom. His television background also gives him the insight necessary to effectively represent clients in matters involving consumer protection, entertainment law, media law and public safety.
Loren Is Committed to Protecting Your Rights
Mr. Cochran is an active member of several esteemed professional organizations. One of his proudest memberships is within the Washington State Association for Justice. This organization advocates for civil justice on behalf of the injured, and consumers who were harmed by defective products. He has also previously served as director of the Freedom of Information Service Center for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Outstanding Academic Achievements Formed the Foundation of Loren's Career
Loren received his bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Washington. In undergrad he earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa - America’s oldest academic honors society. His law degree was also earned cum laude from Boston College Law School, which National Jurist ranked the 12th best law school in the nation at producing Super Lawyers.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Washington Super Lawyers - Loren Cochran - 2014 - Present
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top 100 - The National Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Loren Cochran
Included on the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Washington Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Boston College Law School, Newton, Massachusetts, May, 2002
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
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University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, 1993
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: Broadcast Journalism & Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Past Positions
- John Walsh Productions, Production Counsel, 2008 - 2013
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Advanced Civil Litigation Skills in Washington: Introducing Complex Case Themes During Opening Statements; Identifying and Overcoming Juror Bias, 2016
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Damages in Personal Injury: Quantifying Damages, 2015
- Collaboration on Government Secrecy: Freedom of Information Act, 2008
Representative Cases
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$60,000,000 wrongful death settlement with the State of Washington and timber company for deaths in the Oso landslide of 2014
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$7,500,000 consumer protection class action settlement for thousands of motor vehicle accident victims who suffered deceptive collection practices regarding their medical bills
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$3,100,000 Sexual Abuse Settlement against the State of Washington DSHS for a state-dependent child placed with a convicted child rapist
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Confidential class action settlement that included full reimbursement and additional payment for 169 clients whose Apple devices were made inoperable by Error 53 bug
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$1,250,000 class action settlement for employees of a drywall company who were not paid for rest or lunch breaks, and were not paid fully for overtime.
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$1,000,000 sex abuse settlement against a school district for failure to protect a special needs student from a child predator with a history of assaultive behavior.
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$1,000,000 settlement for the parents of a young drowning victim
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$750,000 sexual abuse settlement with the Olympia School District for a girl sexually abused by her bus driver, Gary Shafer
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$500,000 Settlement for a teenage girl who was called derogatory names at her place of work.
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$425,000 sexual abuse settlement against Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for negligent supervision resulting in child sexual abuse
Published Works
Articles
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Changes in State Public Information Laws in the United States Since the War on Terrorism., Editor, State Open Government Law and Practice in a Post-9/11 World, Inc., Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2002
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Association for Justice (EAGLE)
- American Bar Association
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (Member)
- Washington State Bar Association, 2002 - Present (Member)
- King County Bar Association (Member)
- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 2011 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
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Contact
2501 Fawcett Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone Number: 253-352-2990
Email: Send a message
Hours: Open 24 Hours
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