My focus is truly understanding clients’ needs and to help with an empathetic and responsive approach.
Beth Terrell is a founding member of Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC, a plaintiff-side law firm in Seattle, Washington. With over twenty years of experience, Beth concentrates her practice in complex litigation, including the prosecution of consumer, defective product, and wage and hour class actions. Beth has served as co-lead counsel on multi-state and nationwide class actions, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements for consumers and workers. A member of the State Bar of California and the Washington State Bar Association, Beth Co-Chairs PLI’s Consumer Financial Services Institute, and frequently presents on a wide variety of topics, including class actions, consumer protection, legal ethics, gender equity, and electronic discovery. Beth is a past President of the Public Justice Foundation Board of Directors, and is Chair of both the Northwest Consumer Law Center and the Washington Employment Lawyers Association.
When not practicing law, Beth enjoys gardening, biking, running, and walking her dogs.
Areas of Focus
Representative Matters
Consumer Class Actions
Breazeale, et al. v. Victim Services, Inc.—Filed in 2014 on behalf of California consumers who received false, misleading, and deceptive debt collection letters printed on the letter head of county prosecuting attorneys. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Thornell, et al. v. Seattle Service Bureau, Inc., et al.—Filed in 2014 on behalf of Washington consumers who received false, misleading, and deceptive debt collection letters related to unresolved automobile insurance claims. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Dibb, et al. v. AllianceOne Receivables Management, Inc.—Filed in 2014, TMLG represents three certified classes of Washington consumers who received unfair and deceptive debt collection notices that included threats of criminal prosecution. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Cavnar, et al. v. BounceBack, Inc.—Filed in 2014 on behalf of Washington consumers who received false, misleading, and deceptive debt collection letters printed on the letter head of county prosecuting attorneys. TMLG worked to negotiate a class-wide settlement, and preliminary approval is pending.
Jordan v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC—TMLG represents a certified class of homeowners who were improperly locked out of their homes by their mortgage lender. After a plaintiff class was certified by a Washington trial court, the action was removed to Federal District Court in 2014.
Defective Product Class Actions
Kitec Consolidated Cases —Co-counsel in $125 million nationwide settlement on behalf of homeowners with defective hydronic heating and plumbing systems.
Milligan, et al. v. Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. —Co-lead counsel representing owners of 2001 – 2003 Toyota RAV4s containing defective Electronic Computer Modules (“ECM”) which cause harsh shifting conditions and permanent damage to the transmissions. Negotiated nationwide settlement valued in excess of $30 million.
Cooper, et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. —Co-lead counsel representing owners of 2006–2010 Honda Civics containing defective sun visors. Negotiated nationwide settlement valued in excess of $10 million.
Soto v. American Honda Motor Corporation —Filed in 2012 on behalf of owners and lessees of 2008-2010 Honda Accords that consume motor oil at a much higher rate than intended, due to a systemic design defect. The case settled on a class-wide basis and final approval was granted in March 2014.
Involvements
Professional Organizations & Activities
Public Justice Foundation
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee
- Development Committee
- Case Evaluation Committee
- Membership Committee
- Class Action Preservation Committee
American Bar Association
- Member
- Labor and Employment Law Section Diversity Committee
King County Bar Association
- Member
- Labor and Employment Law Section
- Board of Trustees, 2007-2012
- Section Chair, 2011
- Chair, Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference Planning Committee, 2010
Washington State Association of Justice
- Chair, Consumer Protection Section, 2008-09; (current)
- Eagle Member
Credentials
Professional Recognition
- Vern Countryman Award, 2023
- Washington Super Lawyers, 2005, 2010-2013
- Top 50 Women Super Lawyers, 2012, 2013
- Top 100 Washington Super Lawyers®, 2014-2015
Education
- University of California, Davis School of Law --J.D.
- Order of the Coif
- Gonzaga University --B.A
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- California
- Washington
Court Admissions
- USDC for the Eastern District of Washington
- USDC for the Western District of Washington
- USDC for the Eastern District of California
- USDC for the Central District of California
- USDC for the Northern District of California
- USDC for the Southern District of California
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
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