John Joseph Bulger

John Joseph Bulger

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pocatello, ID
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes, Criminal Defense

155 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, ID

About John

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 185-200 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 15 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 36 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 1989

Resigned/Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Hearn Law PLC

155 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, ID, 83201

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John Joseph Bulger's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Afton | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Thank you. Attorney John Bulger offered professional assistance to me in an investigation against my license as a massage therapist. I felt he was grounded and practical which greatly helped to ease my anxiety over the mess I found myself in. I was impressed with the letter he helped me write, gett...ing across points in a way I would have struggled to. Again, thank you, I felt I had a competent ally assisting me . He was hired by my employer for me.

Posted by Greg | June 9, 2015

Bulger doesn't give up.

John Bulger is a great lawyer. Not only is he responsible and direct (and very smart), he's also extremely caring. My wife and I had a family "meltdown" with an estate issue, but John dug into records and found things we would have never been able to find on our own. He negotiated with a mediator an...d got us a better outcome than originally thought. He's also a great husband and father, which makes John a person you can trust and feel confident with. Highly recommended.

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John Joseph Bulger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Stucki

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a very intelligent attorney that cares for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Crary

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is a very knowledgeable attorney with years of experience. He does great work for his clients."

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Fred Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John is smart and writes well. He has significant experience as a law clerk. This helps him see the case as the Judge will see it. This helps him to be a better lawyer."

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Stephen Muhonen

General practice lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John is an intelligent lawyer who practices law with common sense and zeal to protect and promote his client's best interests."

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Richard Hearn

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. John and I have worked together on personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability cases. He has always worked hard to get the best results for our clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Explanatory Reporting - First Place Nationally, Inland Press Association

2006

Judicial Appointee Recommendation to the Governor, Montana Judicial Council

2005

George E. Snell Award, Kiwanis Foundation of Montana

2002

Pro Bono Award, Crime Victim Advocates

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Hearn Law PLC

2011 - 2016

Associate, Racine Olson

2008 - 2011

Investigative Reporter, Idaho State Journal

1992 - 2006

Senior Staff Attorney, Missoula County District Court

1989 - 1992

Law Clerk, Montana Supreme Court

Associations

2012 - Present

Rotary Club of Pocatello

Director

2011 - Present

Sixth District Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

1989 - Present

Montana State Bar

Member

1989 - Present

Montana Federal District Court

Member

1994 - 2007

Kiwanis Club of Missoula

Member (Past President)

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Rasmussen

Settled

Massey v. ConAgra

Settled

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Education

1988

University of Montana

Juris Doctrate

1984

University of Montana

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Rotary Club of Pocatello

Petroglyphs of East Idaho

Languages

English

Activity

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