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P.S. Bellingham Towers Bellingham
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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

Personal Injury Maritime Law 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&#039 Member
Reilly Factor - No Spin Zone - Bill O&#039 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&#039
Choice Award
Avvo
Client&#039
s Choice Award
Avvo
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Acheivement
Martindale-Hubbell
“Very High–Distinguished” and a &quot
BV Distinguished&quot
Martindale-Hubbell
“Superb” 10.0 rating
Avvo
Top 100 trial lawyers
National Trial Lawyer&#039
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
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