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Richard James Milham

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Overview

Practice Areas

100% Personal Injury
30 years, 2,500 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%)

Contact Information

7512 Stanich Ln Ste 1

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Office: 253-851-5924
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I have limited my practice of law to primarily personal injury matters over the last 27 years, and I have successfully resolved thousands of claims for people... more

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“Successful Settlement 2011”

Posted by: Tim, 2011-12-05 2 months ago.

Client Review: Rich is not your average lawyer, he is a splendid lawyer. He is easy to talk to when explaining the details of the accident. A factor I especially... more

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“Hands down, the best.”

Posted by: a Car Accident client, 2011-11-14 3 months ago.

Client Review: Trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, informative and then some. What an amazing attorney. I have had experienced many types of attorney's... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Lance Hester , Tacoma (WA), Over 1 year ago

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Endorsement from lawyer: John Orlandini , Tacoma (WA), Over 3 years ago

Résumé

License

29 years since Richard James Milham was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1982	01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Risk Management-Board of Directors at BMW Car Club of America Puget Sound Region	2004–present
President/Owner at Richard J. Milham Inc. PS	1986–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Puget Sound School of Law	Law	Juris Doctorate Cum Laude	1982
University of Washington	Political Science	Bachelor of Arts	1979

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
25 Year Service Award	Washington State Trial Lawyers	2007
Tim Jacobs Good Sport Award	Pierce County Bar Association	2005

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Washington State Trial Lawyers Association	1985-present
Member	Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association	1982-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 7

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Cases

Gibbs v. Pierce County Law Enforcement Support

Outcome: Prevailed at trial and appeal.

Allstate Insurance Company v. Ostenson

Outcome: Prevailed on appeal.

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Tips On Purchasing Insurance	Peninsula Gateway Legal Guide	2008
Am I Covered?	Zundfolge	2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Auto Collision Rights and Remedies	Consumer Rights Tech Session	2010
Consumer Rights Tech Session	Auto Collision Rights and Remedies	2010

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