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After growing up near Memphis, Tennessee, James Buckley served two years in the Vietnam War and was awarded various medals for his service, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He then went on to study at Memphis State University and the University of Washington, graduating in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. In 1977 he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon Law School.
Subsequent to graduating from law school, Mr. Buckley worked for three years as a prosecuting attorney in Olympia. Beginning in 1981, he worked as an associate attorney in private practice, and became a partner in a law firm. Mr. Buckley opened Buckley & Associates in Tacoma in 1983.
Today Mr. Buckley continues his legal education by attending seminars and conferences. His emphasis is as a trial lawyer handling serious injuries and wrongful death matters. He is also a hearing examiner with the Washington State Bar Association and serves as an arbitrator for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
His proudest accomplishments are being a father of three children and building and maintaining a successful law firm.
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Posted by Myung | January 01, 2013 | Insurance
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Buckley & Associates has always been there for me when I needed help. Thanks to their efforts, the insurance company finally settled and I was able to get on with my life. I can not thank you enough.
"James has a special skill for analyzing what is necessary to obtain the best possible result for his clients. He is always steps ahead of the opposition and fully prepared to deal with every issue. I highly endorse him."
"James C. Buckley and I met when he started the practice of law as a Thurston County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. I have firsthand knowledge of his later work as an attorney, when he assisted another attorney in obtaining an outstanding settlement of that lawyer’s case, as well as Mr. Buckley’s excellent settlements and verdicts in his own cases. Mr. Buckley is well liked and respected by his colleagues, judges, and opposing counsel. They are impressed with the depth of his 35 years of legal experience, as well as his outgoing, easygoing personality. His ability and personality are invaluable to his success. Mr. Buckley’s zeal for his clients is unaffected by his non legal personal concerns, for he remains a fair and personable attorney, his success notwithstanding. He still finds time to be a great mentor to less experienced lawyers."
"I wish to endorse Mr. James C. Buckley. I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Mr. Buckley for well over 30 years now. During that time, he has always taken the high road while dealing with all matters entrusted to him. What impresses me most is his proven reputation of consistently doing the right things right, the first time, with the utmost legal skills and integrity. Indeed, he stands heads and shoulders above his competition, is passionate about the practice of law, and is my go to guy for legal advice and counsel. He is a lawyers’ lawyer. Meaning if I ever need an outstanding and capable attorney on my team, James is the first name on my list that I can always depend on. To that end, in my small law office we have two standing rules. First, always ask James; and second, always do what he days. With James on my team there are never any doubts or fears. Electronically signed this 24th day of February, 2013."
"I worked for James Buckley early in my career. I have the highest regard for him as an attorney and a person. He is probably the most skilled trial attorney I have ever met, and his success in winning multi-million dollar cases is the proof. He has a well-run firm staffed with top-notch professionals to manage his cases. Without reservation, I highly recommend James C. Buckley to anyone looking for an injury attorney. If I were ever personally injured, HE is the attorney I would ask to take my case. He is that good."
"I endorse this lawyer. For at least 25 years I have been aware that Mr. Buckley is knowledgeable, talented, prolific, committed, devoted to his clients and obtains absolutely outstanding results for them. I highly recommend him and his law firm. RON WARD"
"Mr. Buckley is a giant in the profession. He is a caring person and routinely focuses on the needs of others. He has and continues to participate significantly in the success of others within the profession. We have worked together to help younger lawyers. He selflessly operates to benefit others any way he can. His articulate assessments of performance, reasonableness of approaches, and ability to map specific plans of credible action to benefit his clients show significant wisdom and reflect his magnificent heart and good sense. Mr. Buckley’s presence exerts a very positive influence on friends and colleagues alike. His attention to engaging diverse people, willingness to work many hours, and the respect that he shows others, all testify to his seriousness of purpose and strong personal values. He is one of my heroes within the legal community"
"I have known Mr. Buckley for many years from working as fellow attorneys in the Western Washington legal community. He is very knowledgeable and professional, and I endorse him."
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2015
Best Attorneys of America, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2012
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
America's Most Honored Professional Top 10%, American Registry
2012
BV Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2011
Circle of Excellence 2012, Merchant Circle
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Who's Who In Personal Injury - Plaintiffs, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
America's Most Admired Companies, Test Magazine
2006
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
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1983 - Present
Founder and Sr. Attorney, Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc.
1978 - 1981
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Deputy Prosecutor
2015 - Present
Trial MastersMember
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonMember
2004 - Present
Wall of ToleranceMember
2002 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2002 - Present
American Bar Associationmember
2000 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
1995 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Seattle King County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1979 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonMember
1978 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2011
Loren Miller Bar AssociationMember
1989 - 1991
Pierce County Minority Bar AssociationPresident
1975 - 1976
International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta PhiMember
Plaintiff verdict $6.2 Million judgment and verdict plus interest
Settlement $3.1 Million
Settlement $1.5 Million (policy limits)
Settlement $1.1 Million
Settlement $1.2 Million plus Confidential Settlement with Auto
Settlement $1.1 Million
Settlement $1 Million (policy limits)
Settlement $1 Million (policy limits)
Settlement $1 Million
Settlement $1 Million (policy limits)
Settlement $750,000
Settlement $697,500
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