Jason M. Whalen is a highly experienced business and litigation attorney on the ADR panel with OnPoint Dispute Resolution, situated in Tacoma, Washington. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, he now limits his practice to mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Experience
His extensive litigation experience in numerous practice areas and commitment to finding collaborative solutions make him a trusted choice for resolving legal disputes out of court. Over the course of his profession, he has represented both individual and corporate clients in various legal domains, including real estate transactions and disputes, business and employment conflicts, as well as commercial litigation. He also brings a wealth of knowledge to effectively navigate complex personal injury cases. He has also delivered lectures to lawyers and professionals alike on a diverse range of these focus areas.
Mr. Whalen currently serves as Mayor of Lakewood as well as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, Civil Division, on matters pertaining to real estate, showcasing his commitment to public service and the legal community. He recently completed his service as President of the Rotary Club of Lakewood and was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus from North Central High School, in Spokane.
Beyond his legal practice and public service, Mr. Whalen is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, he has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds an "Excellent" rating on Avvo. Before his founding of OnPoint Dispute Resolution, he co-founded a Tacoma-based law firm prior to his role as partner at a boutique law firm also located in Tacoma, Washington.
Mr. Whalen attended Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, and earned his J.D. magna cum laude in 1992. In the same year, he was admitted to practice law in Washington. Prior to that, he obtained his Honors Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University in 1985. During his time at Gonzaga, he was named Senior of the Year by the Gonzaga Alumni Association in 1985. Following his graduation and before returning to law school, Mr. Whalen served in the United States Army, as a Field Artillery Officer in Bamberg, Germany.
2022-2023 Super Lawyer Selection
Practice Areas
* Real Estate: Business
* Business/Corporate
* Alternative Dispute Resolution
* Employment & Labor: Employee
* General Litigation
* Real Estate: Consumer
Admission
Washington State - 1992
Pro Bono/Community Engagement
* Mayor, City of Lakewood. Elected Council member since 2010, representing urban city of over 60,000 residents.
* President-Elect, Lakewood Rotary Commissioner, Pierce Transit, 2022.
Industry Groups
* Property Management
* Real Property Investment
