Michael J. Tario
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Michael J. Tario
Tario & Associates, P.S.Total Records: 1Biography
Michael John Tario is one of the most highly respected and experienced practicing personal injury attorneys in Bellingham, Washington. He opened his practice more than four decades ago and has earned 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 as a personal injury lawyer in 2006. During his career, Mr. Tario has successfully represented over 3,000 clients. He has negotiated well over 2,500 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 they handle, 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 in over 40 years in practice.
Bar Admission
Washington, 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington State Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
Other Affiliations
National Trial Lawyers Association, 2013 - Present (Top 100 Trial Lawyers)
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2010 - Present (Member)
Law Advocates - Whatcom County, 1994 - 1996 (Board of Directors)
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 1986 - Present (Founding Member)
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 1981 - Present (Member)
American Trial Lawyers Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
American Bar Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
Washington State Bar Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
Washington State Association for Justice, 1980 - Present (Member)
Federal Bar Association Western District Washington, 1980 - Present (Member)
Education
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University of Minnesota, Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota, 1975 B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
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Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 1979 J.D.
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University of Wisconsin, Superior, Superior, Wisconsin, 1976 M.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Honers
- Best Attorney in Bellingham to Defend You-BBJ, 2007
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2010
- Clients' Choice Award-AVVO, 2012
- Very High Legal Ability Distinguished for Fifteen Years-Lexis Nexis, - 2013
- Top Lawyers in Washington-The Legal Network, - 2013
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers-National Trial Lawyers Association, - 2013
- Client Distinction Award-Martindale-Hubbell, - 2014
- Superb Rating-AVVO, - 2014
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers-National Trial Lawyers Association, - 2014
- BV Distinguished Attorney for 18 Years-Martindale-Hubbell, - 2015
- Avvo Client's Choice Award, January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion, January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
- Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
- Silver Client Champion Award, 2019
- 2014 “Superb” 10.0 rating