Tom Budinich

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Tom Budinich

also known as Tom M. Budinich

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

PO Box 75012, Seattle, WA

About Tom

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Mediation of tort claims

33 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tom Budinich, Attorney at Law

PO Box 75012, Seattle, WA, 98175

budinichlaw.com

Tom Budinich's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sally | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

Kind and compassionate

I was in an auto accident caused by a semi-truck. When I was contacted by the trucks insurance carrier it was apparent that I needed an attorney. I contacted Bernard Law Group and quickly heard back from Tom. He assured me that he would work on my behalf as thoroughly and quickly as possible. He ...gave me realistic expectations and time frame which I very much appreciated. With compassion and kindness he kept in close contact me as he worked on my case. I would highly recommend Tom if you should need an attorney. Thank you Tom.

Posted by Melia | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Tom Budinich Review

Tom Budinich is hands down the most hardworking, genuine, and personable lawyer. About a year ago I experienced a traumatic car accident. My insurance company pretty much let me down in every way possible and because I’m young, tried very hard to close the case and leave me hanging. Tom listened ...to me and treated me like an actual human. He is patient and will slow things down for you if you have trouble understanding certain terms. He didn’t disregard what happened to me just because I’m young or because of what my insurance said. Tom worked super hard for a year and kept me updated along the way. What a lot of people don’t understand is when you hire a lawyer, it’ll take time to gather all the necessary information to make a strong case. Patience is key and Tom made the entire process extremely tolerable. I highly recommend Tom Budinich to represent you.

Posted by Tracey | July 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Prompt, thorough and fights for you!

Tom Budinich is an excellent injury attorney. He was very thorough when investigating my claim and listening to my issues. He always responded promptly to any questions or concerns I had and I felt that he truly fought for me.

Posted by Jesse | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Tom Budinich is a top notch attorney.

Tom did a fantastic job running point on a my case that was a motor vehicle collision in which I was my left wrist badly injured. I was in care for about a year and half and racked up a good amount of medical bills after running out of person injury protection coverage, so my case required Tom to not... only deal and negotiate with the liable party's insurance company and my auto insurance company, but also my health insurance company. Tom was very transparent, showed great advice and counsel in regards to how I should proceed at each offer, and was attentive and responded in a very timely manner to any questions I had. In the end, I walked away feeling and knowing that I got the right, correct, and just amount of compensation for my troubles from this auto insurance company for the pain and suffering I went through, countless hours in physical therapy and in doctor visits and driving to and from them, as well as lost revenue from my job. I would not have gotten compensation anywhere near what I received had it not been for Tom and his expertise negotiating with insurance companies. I would definitely recommend him for anyone who was in the same predicated I was in.

Posted by Austin | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Tom at Bernard Law Group

I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney than Tom Budinich at Bernard Law Group. After getting into two car accidents within a month of each other, this was the first injury I’ve ever needed a lawyer for and Tom walked me through each step of the process with ease. I always had confidence knowing ...he was working on my case. He was able to answer all my questions and keep me up to date with everything in a very timely manner. I highly recommend him and would definitely work with him again if the need arose. 10/10 a very pleased client.

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Grady Martin

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tom for years and he is a smart, honest, and effective attorney. His previous experience working in the insurance industry, knowledge of the law, and dedication to his clients make him a truly great attorney. Highly recommended."

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Hayley Hollis

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Lanz

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom was fair to work with."

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Nancy Cahill

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is well-regarded in the legal community. I have heard of satisfied clients that praised his work. He is also very personable!"

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Gregory Lighty

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is an excellent lawyer who puts his clients' interests first. He is knowledgeable, fair, and fights for his clients. I highly recommend Tom."

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John Turner

Personal injury lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is an outstanding attorney who successfully represents his clients with professionalism and integrity."

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Matthew Hale

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is an outstanding lawyer, who works hard for his clients. He is detailed oriented and careful to provide the best advice and representation that he can. He has a deep understanding of what he does, which his clients benefit from."

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Megan Waugh

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Tom through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Tom is extremely knowledgeable, caring and an excellent attorney. I am happy to recommend him."

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Viivi Vanderslice

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom is a top notch attorney who knows how to get amazing results for his clients even from some of the toughest insurance companies. His clients are VERY lucky to have him fighting on their behalf."

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Anthony Alfieri

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is a hard working, honest and intelligent lawyer."

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Joseph Pendergast

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is a very good attorney who is a strong advocate for his clients."

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Randy Fair

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Larry Nagelberg

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, The Bernard Law Group

Associations

Washington State Association for Justice

Education

1993

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Hilton Garden Inn, Mukilteo WA

Long Term Care and Estate Planning

Languages

English

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