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Practice Areas
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45% Personal Injury
26 years
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20% Wrongful Death
26 years
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20% Insurance
26 years
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10% Brain Injury
26 years
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5% Civil Rights
26 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Ben F. Barcus is a trial lawyer whose firm emphasizes plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights and insurance matters. He has enjoyed both... more
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Ben Barcus is a tip notch trial lawyer and advocate for injured people. You will not find a more aggessive and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jonathan Stubbs
, Tacoma (WA), Over 2 years ago
Hands down Ben Barcus is one of the best lawyers in Washington. I have watched his career and have personally seen him in trial. He is a remarkable...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
J.D. Smith
, Seattle (WA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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26 years since Benjamin Franklin Barcus was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1986 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Firm Owner at
The Law Offices of Ben F. Barcus & Associates, PLLC
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1989–present
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Attorney at Law at
Talbot, Orlandini, Waldron & Hemmen
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1986–1989
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Trial Lawyers College |
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Graduate |
2009 |
| University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1985 |
| University of Washington |
Business Administration |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1982 |
See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Bar Register of Pre-emiment Attorneys |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| AV Rating -- Peer Reviewed |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| AV Rating -- Peer Reviewed |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Bar Register of Pre-emiment Attorneys |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Bar Register of Pre-emiment Attorneys |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| AV Rating -- Peer Reviewed |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| AV Rating - Peer Reviewed |
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2007 |
| Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers |
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2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| Lifetime Membership |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2007 |
| AV Rating - Peer Reviewed |
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2006 |
| Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers |
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2006 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2006 |
| Invited Member |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2005 |
| Life-time Membership |
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2005 |
| Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers |
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2005 |
| AV Rating - Peer Reviewed |
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2005 |
| AV Rating - Peer Reviewed |
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2004 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
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1995 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
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1994 |
| Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America |
Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America - Marquis |
1993 |
| Who's Who in the World |
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1993 |
| Who's Who in the West |
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1992 |
| Arbitrator |
Pierce County Superior Court |
1991 |
| Who's Who in the World |
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1991 |
See all 28 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
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2007-present
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| Member |
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers |
2005-present
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| Life-time Member |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2005-present
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| Member |
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice |
2003-present
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| Member |
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1989-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
1989-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1989-present
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| Eagle Member |
Washington State Association for Justice |
1989-present
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| Member |
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1986-present
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| Member |
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1986-present
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| Member |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
1986-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1986-present
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See all 12 association entries
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Harris v. Drake |
Washington Law Reports |
2004 |
| Greene v. Young |
Washington Law Reports |
2002 |
| Dayton v. Farmers |
Washington Law Reports |
1994 |
See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Keeping Voir Dire Fair |
Voir Dire Essentials |
2010 |
| Demonstration of a Plaintiff's Direct Examination |
WSAJ Annual Convention |
2008 |
| "Leveling The Playing Field: Harris v. Drake" |
The Defense Medical Exam |
2005 |
| Trial Practice -- Harris v. Drake; PIP insurance issues |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association - Annual Convention |
2005 |
| "The PIP Genie Goes Back In The Bottle: Harris v. Drake" |
Insurance Law Seminar - WSTLA |
2005 |
| "Closing Statement: Persuading Without Lecturing" |
The Nuts & Bolts of Trial |
2002 |
| "Discovery Battles in Child Injury Cases. Successful Mediation Strategies Against Government Owner/Operators" |
School and Recreation Law |
1993 |
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