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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Xuan | March 15, 2024 | Car Accidents

Car Accident

I had had never worked with a lawyer until I had the car accident that caused injury to my back. I called Bernard Law Group and my case was assigned to Tom Budinich. As I mentioned above, I did not know any lawyer before the accident. I am very grateful and glad Tom represented me. Tom Budinich is pr...ofessional, competent, and reliable. He has excellent listening skills. He took the time to listen and never interrupted what I wanted to say. Tom took the time to explain things to me in the language that I could understand. Tom is a gentle but tough in fighting to get the most for my settlement. In the beginning, the initial offer, the other side of car insurance company only wanted to pay me 1/3 of the final settlement. And on my car insurance on my side, Tom also asked them to pay for my wage loss—which I didn’t know it existed—during my disability leave due to the car accident. When Tom said you would call you to update anything, he would. I hope you would never be involved in a car accident, but if you or someone needs a lawyer to represent you, Tom Budinich is the lawyer you can count on.

Posted by Ellie | February 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Communicative, detail-oriented, and compassionate

I had a really good experience with Bernard Law Group. I worked with Tom Budinich (Attorney) and Aubrey Lopez (Paralegal)-they were a great team. Aubrey was quick to get back to be me in the beginning and followed up promptly if any documents were missing. I communicated with Tom more in the middle t...o the end of my lawsuit. My settlement took over a year to settle and that was totally fine because insurance companies are difficult to work with. Tom was very communicative. Even if there weren't any updates to give me, he gave me the occasional call to let me know what is going on and that was reassuring. Note to others going through a lawyer for the first time, they will tell you that things are going to be quiet for a while, so don't take it as they are ignoring you. If you tell them to keep you posted and let them know how many times you would like to call, I promise they will do it. Tom called me a few months ago letting me know the initial settlement, but I was not going to accept it. As bad as I felt for having Tom do more work, he was very enthusiastic about giving my case more time. As of yesterday, this whole thing was solved and I am VERY happy with my settlement. Thanks Tom, Aubrey and BLG for helping me through a very tough time! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Posted by Jason | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Paulus

We were very happy with our service with Tom he always kept us informed and explained items of the law . We always had our questions answer and everything done in a timely manner . We would highly recommend Tom for your Lawyer needs.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Car accident

Tom Budinich is an amazing attorney. Great customer service and professionalism. They explain everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience. They kept me informed throughout the process. If you need an attorney, these are your guys. I definitely recommend them 5 stars.

Posted by Stephanie | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent Lawyer

He is very responsive and was always available to answer my questions. He helped me navigate a difficult car accident claim. I highly recommend him if you were in a car accident and need legal help.

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Tom Budinich's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Gregory Lighty

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Nancy Cahill

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John Turner

Real estate lawyer

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Matthew Hale

Personal injury lawyer

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Megan Waugh

Estate planning lawyer

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Viivi Vanderslice

Personal injury lawyer

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Randy Fair

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Larry Nagelberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Elizabeth Lindquist

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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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