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Bellingham, Washington accident & injury law firm
- Accident & Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Automobile Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Admiralty & Maritime law
- Family Law
- Bankruptcy
Since 1979 we have represented over 3,000 injury victims in Whatcom, Skagit, Island & Snohomish counties. We never stop fighting for you!
Our personal injury attorneys fight for damages through negotiation with insurance companies and personal injury lawsuits to compensate you for medical expenses, disability, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. We always strive to solve cases out of court but when necessary you can count on our experience and knowledge to fully represent you in court.
We represent our personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis and our firm advances many out-of-pocket costs on their behalf. When cases are concluded with a monetary settlement, our firm is repaid for the out-of-pocket costs we have advanced from the proceeds of a settlement or judge or jury verdict.
Our Attorneys
Michael J., Tario
Michael John Tario is one of the most highly respected and experienced practicing personal injury attorneys in Washington State. 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.
- J.D.
Seattle University Law School
1979 - Masters in Communication
University of Wisconsin, Superior
1976 - B.A. in Communications
University of Minnesota, Duluth
1975 - Member
Federal Bar Association Western District Washingto
1980 - 2155 - Member
Washington State Association for Justice
1980 - 2155 - Member
Washington State Bar Association
1980 - 2155 - Member
American Bar Association
1980 - 2155 - Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
1980 - 2155 - Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
1981 - 2155 - Founding Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorne
1986 - 2155 - Board of Directors
Law Advocates - Whatcom County
1994 - 1996 - Member
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010 - 2155 - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
2013 - 2155 - Best Attorney in Bellingham to Defend You
Bellingham Business Journal
2007 - 2007 - Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010 - 2155 - Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
2012 - 2012 - Very High Legal Ability Distinguished for Fifteen
Lexis Nexis
2013 - 2013 - Top Lawyers in Washington
The LEgal Network
2013 - 2013 - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
2013 - 2014 - Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - 2014 - Superb Rating
AVVO
2014 - 2014 - BV Distinguished Attorney for 18 Years
Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - 2015
Robert wolle
Robert A. Wolle has over 40 years of experience as an attorney in Washington State, making him well qualified to help his clients in their legal matters. Robert’s current, primary areas of practice include Family Law and Bankruptcy.
Family Law embraces all facets of dissolutions, Third Party Petitions for Custody, Paternity, Elder Law, Adoptions, Paternity and matters involving children as At- Risk Children, and CHINS petitions. Robert has also had extensive experience and training in legal issues involving domestic violence and abuse.
Bankruptcy practice includes all areas necessary for effective representation from initial discussion and analysis of options, preparing and filing the necessary papers, to the discharge of indebtedness.
Robert graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management in 1975. He earned his Law degree in 1979 from the University of Puget Sound Law School (now Seattle University).
- Juris Doctor
William Mitchell College of Law
2001 - Master of International Law
University of Lund, Sweden
1995 - Bachelor of Arts
The George Washington University
1993 - VGAL of the Quarter - Spring
Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Progr
2014 - 2014 - Award of Excellence in Family Law
CALI
2000 - 2000 - Certificate for Public Service
Minnesota Justice Foundation
2000 - 2000 - Member
Snohomish County Bar Association
2012 - 2155 - Member
King County Bar Association
2012 - 2155 - Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
2012 - 2155 - Volunteer Attorney
Snohomish County Legal Services
2012 - 2155 - Member
Greater Seattle Business Association
2013 - 2155