Atty. Michael John Tario

Atty. Michael John Tario

Michael J. Tario founded his prominent law firm in 1979.

Bellingham Bellingham 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Tario at a glance

Michael John Tario is a Member based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Tario & Associates, P.S.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Washington (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1979) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Provides legal services in English German. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Tario founded his prominent law firm in 1979
  • Over the last 47+ years, Michael and his legal team have helped over 6,000 people successfully resolve their personal injury cases, recovering more than $900 million in damages on their behalf
  • Michael John Tario is one of the most highly respected and experienced practicing personal injury attorneys in Washington State
  • He has earned the respect of his peers and the industry as exemplified by his many awards and high ratings with Martindale-Hubbell and other law businesses as well as Google reviews
  • Throughout his career, Mr. Tario has practiced plaintiff personal injury law, representing injured people in a wide range of personal injury claims against the interests of insurance companies who are only interested in protecting their bottom line
  • He has successfully represented thousands of clients and negotiated favorable out-of-court settlements in most cases
  • Where settlement has not been possible, he has taken hundreds of cases to trial, fighting hard to protect the rights and interests of his clients
  • 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
  • He is truly #1 in Whatcom and Skagit County for experience and proven client satisfaction

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Tario's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Tario handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael John Tario is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →

Wrongful Death

Michael John Tario is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael John Tario is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Motorcycle Accidents

Michael John Tario is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Washington →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael John Tario is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Tario

Where is Michael John Tario's law office located?
Michael John Tario's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. The firm is Tario & Associates, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Tario handle?
Michael John Tario focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael John Tario practiced law?
Michael John Tario has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
What languages does Michael John Tario speak?
Michael John Tario provides legal services in English German. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Michael John Tario go to law school?
Michael John Tario earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Michael John Tario for a consultation?
You can contact Michael John Tario directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael John Tario received?
Michael John Tario's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1979
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987

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