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About Us
Cummings Law Group provides strategic legal counsel in litigation, corporate matters, and nonprofit governance. We represent individuals, businesses, and organizations facing complex legal challenges throughout Washington State.
When clients come to us, they are often navigating uncertainty, stress, and high-stakes decisions. Our role is to provide clarity, develop a strategy, and guide them through every step of the process. With a commitment to integrity, excellence, client care, innovation, and community involvement, we deliver practical legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
About
John Cummings
John Cummings is an experienced trial attorney, fierce advocate, and respected community leader with more than 18 years of legal experience and over 100 jury trials. Known for his responsiveness, courage, and client-focused approach, John helps clients navigate difficult legal situations with confidence.
He believes that effective legal representation extends beyond courtroom advocacy. From the first consultation, John works to provide clients with a clear understanding of their options, realistic expectations, and a plan for moving forward. His goal is simple: allow clients to focus on their lives while he carries the burden of the legal process.
Outside of his legal practice, John is deeply committed to his community. He serves as a Judge Pro Tem, sits on numerous nonprofit boards, and founded a nonprofit legal clinic that helps individuals align identity documents with their true names and identities. John and his husband enjoy board games, hosting exchange students, and bringing people together through storytelling evenings in their home.
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Areas of Practice
With extensive trial and litigation experience, Cummings Law Group provides representation in:
Real Estate Litigation
Employment Litigation
Construction Litigation
Contract Disputes
Consumer Protection
Discrimination Claims
Receiverships
Securities Litigation
Corporate Litigation
Corporate Law
Nonprofit Governance
Awards & Recognition
2025
Washington State Bar Association APEX Award for Individual Community Service
2025
City of Destiny Award for Adult Leadership
2025
Emerald Award for Pro Bono Legal Clinics
2025
Community Service Award, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
2021
Excellence in Diversity Award, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
2017
Prosecutor of the Year, Pierce County Sheriff's Department
2012
Forty Under Forty, South Sound Business Journal

Community Involvement
Community service has been a cornerstone of John's career. His leadership roles include:
Founder and operator of a nonprofit legal clinic assisting individuals with identity document changes.
President-Elect, Queer Lawyers Association of Washington.
Trustee, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum.
Senior Fellow, Washington Leadership Institute.
Judge Pro Tem for multiple Washington courts, including Lakewood, Bonney Lake, Buckley, and Thurston County.

Contact Cummings Law Group
Whether you are facing litigation, managing a business dispute, or seeking guidance for your organization, Cummings Law Group is ready to help.