Tom has significant experience with very serious cases such as homicide, sex offenses, drug cases, and three-strikes cases. His jury trial experience far exceeds that of most lawyers in our community.
Tom has had a number of successful jury verdicts on serious charges, including homicide, rape, felony drugs (in federal court) and a third strike charge. He has also successfully tried numerous DUI cases. He has a powerful reputation with the prosecutors and can negotiate a favorable plea bargain if you do not want to go to trial.
While Tom has focused much of his legal career litigating criminal cases, he has also built a strong reputation in Bellingham for his work on personal injury claims. Tom enjoys helping personal injury clients recover financially from medical bills, lost wages, and property damage that result from accidents of all types including car, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents.
Tom is a graduate of Western Washington University and Gonzaga University School of Law. He is a past President of the Whatcom County Bar Association, a member of the Federal Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association. He is an avid cyclist and skier.
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28 years
28 years
28 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1993 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers nominee | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
10 Best Attorneys, nominee | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2017 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2016 |
BV Distinguished Very High Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers nominee | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Grochmal & Fryer PC | 2014 - Present |
Partner | Resick Hansen and Fryer | 2011 - 2013 |
Attorney | Tario and Associates | 2008 - 2011 |
Partner | Nelson Brinson and Fryer | 2000 - 2008 |
Attorney | Tario & Associates | 1993 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Lummi Tribal Court | Bar license | 2013 - Present |
United States District Court | Bar License | 1994 - Present |
Whatcom County Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
Whatcom County Bar Association | Bar President | 2007 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Whatcom County Law Advocates | Voir Dire | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gonzago University School of Law | J.D. | 1993 |
Western Washington University | B.A. | 1989 |
Overlake High School | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trial Practice | Voir Dire | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Blackstock | trial |
State v. Villatoro | trial |
State v. Williams | trial |
State v. Dunya | trial |
United States v. Dhillon | trial |
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William Coats, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Tom Fryer to anyone looking for a criminal defense or DUI lawyer. Tom is honest and gets great results for his clients. Judges, prosecutors and fellow lawyers all have great respect for Tom.
Charles Arndt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Tom Fryer was lead trial counsel for one of my clients on a serious felony matter arising out of a fatal traffic accident. His technical expertise and legal acumen were vital to the defense case. The trial judge commented afterwards that it was one of the best tried cases over which he has presided. I highly recommend Mr. Fryer.
Lee Grochmal, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Tom is one of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. He is well respected by prosecutors and judges, as well as his clients.
Kevin Conner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 28, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tom is a brilliant tactitian and extremely knowledgeable. Any criminal defense client would be lucky to have Tom on their side.I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Michael Tario, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know Mr. Fryer for over twenty years. I have tried cases with Tom as co-counsel and I am very familiar with his many outstanding career achievements and success. I have never known him to not devote himself 110% to his clients. You simply cannot find a more devoted advocate than Thomas Henry Fryer! I respect Tom on every level. He is a hard worker, a very honest attorney, who understands the law from a to z. He is filled with common sense, insight, experience, and he will NEVER let you down. He is compassionate, caring, and concerned about his clients' needs. I have never heard one client every complain about the legal services that Tom has provided. He is first class, "A" number one!
David Nelson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 23, 2007
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Tom Fryer in a number of cases, sitting as co-counsel. I have participated in murder trials with Tom. He is an exceptional attorney. He works very hard for his clients and has a proven record of success in the court room. Tom excells at legal research but is also adept at presenting his case to a jury.
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