Tacoma, WA – December 10, 2025 – Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC (RHHK), a long-standing personal injury law firm headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, announces that seven of its attorneys have been recognized on the coveted Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a designation received by a rarefied percentage of attorneys across the United States. The firm’s continued presence on the list, with several attorneys having been honored for well over a decade, reflects RHHK’s consistent excellence in representing injured individuals and families throughout Tacoma, Olympia, and the broader Western Washington region.
The Super Lawyers selection process is a rigorous, patented, and multi-phased evaluation conducted by legal professionals, combining peer nominations, independent third-party research, and peer review by practice area. Attorneys are evaluated on 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition. Only 5% of attorneys in each state are named to the Super Lawyers list, while just 2.5% qualify for the Rising Stars list, which recognizes early-career attorneys with notable promise.
The seven RHHK attorneys selected for this honor represent a range of specialties within the firm’s personal injury and civil litigation practice, with multiple honorees having been selected for 10 years or more, underscoring their longstanding impact and fierce client advocacy in Washington’s legal community.
The RHHK attorneys selected as Super Lawyers are:
Daniel L. Hannula
A consistent presence on the Super Lawyers list for 26 consecutive years, Dan Hannula has been a trial lawyer for more than 40 years. Dan has focused his practice on representing plaintiffs injured as a result of medical negligence, and victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of car, truck, boat, and swimming accidents.
Vernon W. Harkins
Named to Super Lawyers for the 23rd time, Vern Harkins brings over four decades of experience representing people who have been victims of personal injury and wrongful death accidents, as well as medical negligence claims. Many of his cases have resulted in substantial arbitration awards and settlements, involving six- and seven-figure amounts.
Daniel R. Kyler
With 22 Super Lawyers selections, Dan Kyler’s practice is predominantly plaintiff’s personal injury, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and medical negligence work, as well as business tort litigation and business contract litigation, including matters involving unfair business practices, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements.
John R. Wilson
John Wilson, having appeared on the Super Lawyers list for 16 years, is a partner at RHHK, where he handles a wide variety of personal injury cases, including auto collisions, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and dog attacks.
Michael J. Fisher
A Rising Star from 2007-2012 and a Super Lawyer for the last 13 years, Michael Fisher represents victims of personal injury and wrongful death, handling a variety of cases including truck, boat, vehicle, and motorcycle accident litigation.
Mark B. Melter
Now in his 6th year as a Rising Stars or Super Lawyers honoree, Mark Melter offers ten-plus years of experience representing both defendants and insurance companies, making him uniquely qualified to represent injured parties and their families.
Sydney E. Codd
Named to the Rising Stars list for the 4th straight year, Sydney Codd began her career as a criminal prosecutor. She now represents those injured in workplace incidents, medical negligence, nursing home neglect, and motor vehicle collisions.
Recognition Reflects Regional Leadership in Personal Injury Law
Having seven attorneys selected—most of whom have been recognized for well over a decade—speaks to RHHK’s long-standing reputation as a leader in personal injury representation in the Tacoma, Pierce County, and Puget Sound regions.
The firm’s attorneys handle a wide variety of complex personal injury claims, including motor vehicle collisions, construction site injuries, medical malpractice, nursing neglect, worksite accidents, product liability, and wrongful death cases. Their experience navigating high-stakes negotiations and trial litigation has made RHHK a go-to resource for individuals facing life-altering injuries or other trauma.
About the Super Lawyers Selection Process
The Super Lawyers selection methodology is designed to identify attorneys who have achieved a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement, and includes:
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Nominations: Attorneys are formally nominated by peers who have personally observed their work in the courtroom or through legal collaboration.
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Independent Research: Each candidate is then evaluated on 12 indicators of professional success.
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Peer Evaluation: High-scoring candidates serve on a Blue Ribbon Panel to review others within their practice area.
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Final Selection: Only 5% of attorneys in each state are ultimately selected to the Super Lawyers list, and 2.5% to Rising Stars.
The organization’s patented process and national scope make it one of the most respected legal rankings in the profession.
About Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC
Founded in 1959 by William J. Rush, the law firm of Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler PLLC is one of the most respected firms in Pierce County, in the Puget Sound region, and throughout Washington State. The firm is small enough to serve clients with close personal attention, but large enough to access all of the critical resources needed to manage significant and complex cases.
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Phone: (253) 364-4966
Address:4701 S 19th St #300
City: Tacoma
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