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Thomas Frank Paul

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Practice Areas

40% Admiralty / Maritime
30% Personal Injury
30% Litigation

Contact Information

Legros Buchanan & Paul

701 Fifth Avenue

Suite 2500

Seattle, WA 98104
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About me: THOMAS F. PAUL is an accomplished litigator who handles matters of almost every description in the admiralty and maritime fields. He has litigated to... more

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Client Reviews	Posted by: anonymous, 2007-06-09 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable Overall rating Trustworthy Responsive Knowledgeable Kept me informed I recommend Thomas Paul. View all 1 review
Endorsements	Endorsement from lawyer: James Whitehead , Seattle (WA), 4 months ago Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community Endorsement: For many years I worked with Tom as his associate and then partner. During the last sixteen years we have worked in different firms. Tom is an... more View all 1 endorsement

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Licenses

51 years since Thomas Frank Paul was first licensed to practice law in WA.
5 years since Thomas Frank Paul was first licensed to practice law in AK.
5 years since Thomas Frank Paul was first licensed to practice law in OR.

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
President/Shareholder at Legros, Buchanan & Paul	1995–present
Partner/Shareholder at Legros, Buchanan & Paul	1978–1995

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Washington -Seattle	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1958
Washington State University		BS - Bachelor of Science	1951

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
2009 Best Lawyers	Puget Sound Business Journal	2009
The Best Lawyers in America	Best Lawyers in America	2009

Appointment to Fee Arbitration Panel	Washington State Bar Association	2008
Appointment to Mediation Panel	Washington State Bar Association	2008
Avvo Top Admiralty/Maritime Lawyer	Washington CEO Magazine	2008
Rated AV	Martindale-Hubbell	2008
The Best Lawyers in America	Best Lawyers in America	2008
Top Lawyers in Washington	Washington CEO Magazine	2008
Who's Who in America	Who's Who in America-Marquis	2008
Who's Who in American Law	Who's Who in American Law -Marquis	2008
Who's Who in the West	Who's Who in the West-Marquis	2008
Who's Who in the World	Who's Who in the World-Marquis	2008
Invited Member	Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum	2007
Rated AV	Martindale-Hubbell	2007
Seattle's Best Lawyers 2007	Seattle Metropolitan Magazine	2007
The Best Lawyers in America	Best Lawyers in America	2007
Who's Who in Admiralty and Maritime Law	Washington Law & Politics Magazine	2007
Who's Who in America	Who's Who in America-Marquis	2007
Who's Who in American Law	Who's Who in American Law -Marquis	2007
Who's Who in the West	Who's Who in the West-Marquis	2007
Who's Who in the World	Who's Who in the World-Marquis	2007
Rated AV	Martindale-Hubbell	2006
The Best Lawyers in America	Best Lawyers in America	2006
Who's Who in America	N/A	2006
Who's Who in American Law	Who's Who in American Law -Marquis	2006
Who's Who in the West	N/A	2006
Who's Who in the World	N/A	2006
Rated AV	Martindale-Hubbell	2005
The Best Lawyers in America	Best Lawyers in America	2005
Who's Who in America	N/A	2005
Who's Who in American Law	Who's Who in American Law -Marquis	2005
Who's Who in the West	N/A	2005
Who's Who in the World	N/A	2005
Rated AV	Martindale-Hubbell	2004
Who's Who in America	N/A	2004
Who's Who in American Law	Who's Who in American Law -Marquis	2004
Who's Who in the West	N/A	2004
Who's Who in the World	N/A	2004
Who's Who in the World	N/A	1996
Who's Who in America	N/A	1995
Who's Who in the West	N/A	1995
Who's Who in American Law	Who's Who in American Law -Marquis	1994
Rated AV	Martindale-Hubbell	1985
Invited Member	Million Dollar Advocates Forum

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	The Fighting Fourth Marine Divison (of WW II)	1944–present
Member	Washington State Bar Association	1957–present

Member	Japan America Society	1958–present
Admitted	US Court of Appeals - 9th Circuit	1958–present
Admitted	Washington US District Courts Western Division	1958–present
Member	The Propeller Club of the United States	1960–present
Member/Proctor	Maritime Law Association of the United States	1967–present
Admitted	US Supreme Court	1970–present
Member	The Rainier Club	1971–present
Member	Marine Insurance Association of Seattle	1975–present
Member	American Arbitration Association	1985–present
Charter Member	Columbia Tower Club	1985–present
Member	Asia Pacific Lawyers Association	1986–present
Member	Transportation Lawyers Association	1990–present
Open Water Scuba Diver	NAUI	1994–present
Member	Defense Research Institute	1995–present
Member	Federal Bar Association	1995–present
Member	Washington Defense Trial Lawyers	1995–present
Member	Washington State Trial Lawyers Association	1995–present
Member	Alaska Bar Association	2004–present
Member	Oregon State Bar	2004–present
Member	American Association for Justice	2007–present
Member	Brain Injury Association of Washington	2007–present
Fee Arbitration Board	Washington State Bar Association	2008–present
Mediation Panel	Washington State Bar Association	2008–present
Member	Association of Trial Lawyers of America	1985–2007
Member	American Judicature Society	2004–2007
Member	Professional organizations and associations	1996–2002
Judge/Evaluator	John Brown Admiralty Moot Court National Competition	1998–2000
Leader	People to People Maritime Law Delegation to the People's Republic of China	1988
Chairman	Admiralty and Maritime Law Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association	1982–1986

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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name	Conference	Date
US Maritime (Cargo) Law	Taiwan Ship Owners Association Conference at Taipei	1988

Admiralty / Maritime Resources

Requirements for Attachment of Assets under Rule B
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Admiralty/Marine Overview
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