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119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 175, Bellingham Towers Building, Bellingham, WA, 98225-4427
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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
For the many of us out there who have had to endure unscrupulous and uncaring people in the legal profession, once you are blessed with a consult with Tom, he will redeem your faith in the legal profession. Being immersed in litigation through a variety of unscrupulous people and tragedies, I lost al...
Posted by Idalis | February 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Tom was a very excellent, easy going and a great lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help! I couldn’t say enough great things about him and his team, highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Tom Lester was most helpful to us going through this process. Him or his staff were always available to answer our questions or address our concerns.
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Lester represented our family in disputing a bankruptcy. An individual had fraudulently scammed our in-laws in an investment scheme. We had received judgments against this individual but instead of paying what he owed he filed bankruptcy. He tried to hide from his obligations by filling bankru...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Deciding to file for bankruptcy was a hard choice but it was the right one for us. Mr. Lester and his entire team made the process much easier for us. They were all very professional and confidential.
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is always ready with the skills and knowledge needed. He is one of the attorneys that I call with questions. A very good choice."
"I consulted with Tom regarding one of my personal injury client's Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Tom is very knowledgable regarding bankruptcy issues and he fully answered my questions in clear and easy to understand language."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for many years and refer with confidence in his skills, abilities and experience. He is the go to guy for many areas of the law."
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2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1993 - Present
Managing Member, Lester & Hyldahl
1995 - 2000
Public Defender, Bellingham Municipal Court
Member
Eagle Member
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
BK for the General Practitioner
2011
Debtor Rights
2009
Debtor Bankruptcy section
2009
"The Issues for Creditors When the Debtor declares Bankruptcy"
2008
Creditor's rights and duties in bankruptcy
2021
1992
English
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