Michael John Tario

Over the past four decades, Michael John Tario has become one of the most highly respected and experienced practicing personal injury attorneys in Washington State. He opened his Bellingham practice in 1979 and has earned the respect of his peers and the industry as shown by his many awards 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 has successfully represented over 5,000 clients. 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.

Mr. Tario has resided in Bellingham, Washington since 1979 when 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.

Personal Injury

Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Maritime Law

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

• Car Accidents
• Wrongful Death

• Free Consultation
  Up to 45 minutes
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Cash, Check or credit card
• Contingent Fees
  33%-40%
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($240-$275/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Washington

Since 1980

9th Circuit

Federal District courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington

U.S. Supreme Court

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

Seattle University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1977 - 1979

University of Wisconsin - Superior

M.A. (1976) | Communication

1975 - 1976

Honors: Graduated with honors

University of Minnesota - Duluth

B.A. (1975) | Communication Psychology

1971 - 1975

Honors: Cum Laude

Silver Client Champion Award

Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Award for high customer ratings.

Distinguished Peer Rating for High Professional Achievement

Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Award for high peer ratings

Client's Choice Award

Avvo

2018

Client Champion

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Acheivement

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2010 - Current

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Founding Member

1986 - Current

National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1981 - Current

Washington State Bar  # 10845

Member

1980 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

1980 - Current

Alaska Fishing Boat Murders

People Magazine - Interview

1984

Jury Selection, Criminal Defense Seminar

1985

Privacy and Eavesdropping, O'Reilly Factor - No Spin Zone - Bill O'Reilly - Fox News

2004

The Fourth Amendment and Privacy Interests, National Public Radio

2004