Michael Tario | Bellingham Personal Injury Lawyer

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About Michael

Michael John Tario is thought of by many as being one of Washington State’s most experienced and successful trial lawyers. He has been Michael Tario practicing law for over 35 years and has the respect of his peers and the industry as exemplified by his many awards and high ratings. Through most of his career, Mr. Tario practiced plaintiff personal injury and criminal defense but re-focused on plaintiff personal injury in 2006. During his career, Mr. Tario has successfully represented over 2,000 clients. He has negotiated well over 1,500 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 try to do everything possible (within the bounds of the law) to give his clients “top notch” representation. While no attorney can win every case he/she handles, Mr. Tario’s win/loss record speaks for itself. His advertised claim of “proven record of success” is based upon the results obtained in and out of court since 1979.

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Experience

Owner

Tario & Associates P.S.

Present

Admission

Verified Washington

1980

Education

University of Puget Sound School of Law

Juris Doctor (Law)

1979

University of Wisconsin

Masters (Communication)

1976

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts (Communication Psychology)

1975

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers
    2013
  • The Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Member
  • Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Founding Member
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member
  • American Bar Association | Member
  • American Trial Lawyers Association | Member
  • Washington State Bar Association | Member
  • Washington State Association for Justice | Member
  • Federal Bar Association Western District Washington | Member
Honors / Awards
  • BV Distinguished Attorney for 18 Years Martindale-Hubbell
    2015
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers Association
    2014
  • Client Distinction Award Martindale-Hubbell
    2014
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers Association
    2013

Founded 1980

Tario & Associates, P.S. Highlights

Accident & Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family Law

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