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Michael Tario
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P.S. Bellingham Towers Bellingham
✨ About
About Michael Tario
Over the past four plus decades, Michael John Tario has become one of the most highly respected and experienced practicing personal injury attorneys in Washington State. He opened his prominent Bellingham law firm in 1979, followed by his Mount Vernon office in 1988, and has earned the respect of his peers and the gratitude of the clients he has helped as shown by his many awards, reviews, and high ratings.
Mr. Tario practices plaintiff personal injury law with a passion for negotiating the maximum possible settlement for his injured clients. During his career, Mr. Tario and his legal team have successfully represented over 6,000 clients and recovered more than $600 million in damages for people injured through no fault of their own. He has negotiated thousands of favorable out-of-court settlements, but where settlement was not possible, he has taken hundreds of cases to trial; fighting hard to protect the rights and interests of his clients.
Michael is known for his hard-fighting tenacity, his determination, and his commitment to providing his clients with “top notch” representation while keeping them informed of the process along the way. While no lawyer can win every case they handle, Mr. Tario has a very favorable win/loss record. You could say that he has a “proven record of success” based upon the results obtained in and out of court in over 40 years in practice. He is truly #1 in Bellingham and Mount Vernon for experience and proven client satisfaction.
Mr. Tario has resided in Bellingham, Washington since 1979 after he graduated from the University of Puget Sound Law School (now Seattle University Law School). Mr. Tario has made guest appearances or has been interviewed or appeared on various local, national and international television, radio, and news programs, including “The O’Riley Factor” (Fox News), “Court TV”, NPR, PBS, MSNBC, CNN, ABC, and NBC.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Personal Injury
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Maritime Law
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Products Liability
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D.
Law
University of Wisconsin - Superior
M.A. (1976)
Communication
University of Minnesota - Duluth
B.A. (1975)
Communication Psychology
📋 Bar Admissions
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Member
Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Founding Member
Member
National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Member
Member
Washington State Bar # 10845
Member
Member
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Member
Member
Federal Bar Association Western District Washington
Member
Member
Member
Washington State Association for Justice
Member
Member
Member
NPR
Member
The Fourth Amendment and Privacy Interests
Member
O'
Member
Reilly Factor - No Spin Zone - Bill O'
Member
Reilly - Fox News
Member
Privacy and Eavesdropping
Member
Law Advocates - Whatcom County
Member
Board of Directors
Member
Jury Selection
Member
Criminal Defense Seminar
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Attorney, Owner
Tario & Associates, P.S. 1980 - Current
Judge
Judge ProTem - Part time at Whatcom County District Court 1982 - 1983
Legislative & Statute Analyst
Washington State Counsel on Crime and Deliquency 1977 - 1979
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Silver Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
Distinguished Peer Rating for High Professional Achievement
Martindale-Hubbell
Clients'
Choice Award
Avvo
Client'
s Choice Award
Avvo
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Acheivement
Martindale-Hubbell
“Very High–Distinguished” and a "
BV Distinguished"
Martindale-Hubbell
“Superb” 10.0 rating
Avvo
Top 100 trial lawyers
National Trial Lawyer'
s Association
Top Lawyer in Washington
The Legal Network
The Best Attorney in Bellingham to Defend You in a Lawsuit
The Bellingham Business Journal
📚 Publications
- Alaska Fishing Boat Murders
- People Magazine - Interview