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Thomas Andrew Balerud

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Thomas Andrew Balerud
Car Accident Attorney with 20 Yrs of Experience! Call 253-987-6984 for your free consultation.

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
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  • 253-573-1111
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  • Law Office of Thomas A. Balerud
    417 S. G Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    253-573-1111
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Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Thomas Balerud, after 17 years with the same firm, has opened his own law practice, located in downtown Tacoma. Tom is a graduate of both Pacific Lutheran... more

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4.7143 star rating 7 reviews
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“Insurance Nightmare”

Posted by: Kennedy, 2011-12-14 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I was involved in an automobile accident in Tacoma a little over 2 years ago. The accident was not my fault so I didn't think I needed an attorney.... more
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“Lawyer or Tiger?”

Posted by: Charles, 2010-05-14 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was fasly accussed of a horible sex crime and although I was innocent the allegations brought extreme shame to me and my family. I met with Tom and... more
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Kenneth W Blanford

I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney, that always comes up with new ideas in the representation of his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kenneth Blanford , Tacoma (WA), 11 months ago
Nicholas George

I have known Thomas Balerud, a Tacoma, Washington criminal defense attorney for twenty years. We were classmates at the University of Puget Sound... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas George , Tacoma (WA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Thomas Andrew Balerud was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1990 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner at Law Office of Thomas A. Balerud 1991–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1989
Pacific Lutheran University Political Science Bachelor of Arts 1982

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Mentor Recognition Award 2005
YMCA Mock Trial Service Recognition Award 1998
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Quinault Tribal Bar Association 2011-present
Member Nisqually Tribal Bar Association 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 13 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer
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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Joys of Litigation Lawsuits of the Year Washington Law & Politics 1998

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Primer on our legal system Law Day 2001
Death Penalty Practice in Washington State Church Forum 1993
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