Atty. Michelle Buhler

Atty. Michelle Buhler

Ms. Michelle Buhler is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime personal injury, shipbuilding and repair and 5 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (844) 284-0296 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michelle Buhler at a glance

Michelle Buhler is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Washington (1986), Alaska (2000), and Oregon (2005). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1986) and Seattle University (B.A. Accounting, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of King County (Member, Maritime and Fisheries Law Section), Washington State and American Bar Associations Puget Sound Maritime Claims Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Michelle Buhler is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime personal injury, shipbuilding and repair and 5 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a B.A. degree from Seattle University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michelle practices at Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Buhler's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Michelle Buhler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michelle Buhler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michelle Buhler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michelle Buhler is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michelle Buhler is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Seattle 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.

Looking for additional Washington attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Seattle or all attorneys in Washington.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Buhler

Where is Michelle Buhler's law office located?
Michelle Buhler's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Buhler handle?
Michelle Buhler focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michelle Buhler practiced law?
Michelle Buhler has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michelle Buhler go to law school?
Michelle Buhler earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Accounting, 1983).
How can I contact Michelle Buhler for a consultation?
You can contact Michelle Buhler 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 Michelle Buhler received?
Michelle Buhler's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1986
B.A. Accounting
Seattle University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1986
Alaska
Admitted: 2000
Oregon
Admitted: 2005

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.