Tario & Associates, P.S.

Specialties

Our Bellingham Personal Injury Law Firm has been fighting for the people of Bellingham and Whatcom County since 1979. We specialize in all areas of personal injury including car accidents, maritime injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, child injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

Since 1979, we have provided legal counsel to thousands of citizens throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island and Snohomish counties. We care about your needs. We promise to carefully listen to you and treat you with dignity and respect in resolving your legal issues so you can get back to living your life. 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 never stop fighting for you!

History

Established in 1979.

Tario & Associates, P. S. was founded by prominent attorney Michael J. Tario after his move to the Pacific Northwest in 1979. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound Law School (now Seattle University Law School) and opened the incorporated practice with a focus on personal injury and criminal defense. Since then the firm has added attorneys who specialize in family law and bankruptcy. For over 20 years, they have also maintained an office in Mount Vernon with an attorney and paralegal secretary.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael J. Tario T.

Business Owner

Michael John Tario is thought of by many as being one of Washington State’s most experienced and successful trial lawyers. In 2014, he was recognized as being one of the nation’s top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association. In 2013, he was ranked in the «Top Lawyers in Washington» for Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence by the Legal Network.

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). Prior to attending law school, Mr. Tario obtained both a Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree in Persuasion and Speech Communication and Psychology (both degrees with Honors).

During his career, Mr. Tario has successfully represented over 2,000 clients. He has spent a significant portion of his legal career trying jury trials with substantial success. He generally focuses his practice upon plaintiff personal injury and criminal defense.