Thomas Eugene Lester

Thomas Eugene Lester

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Probate

119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 175, Bellingham Towers Building, Bellingham, WA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 55%

I am a member of WSAJ and have handled many soft-tissue and more significant injury cases over the years. The insurance companies do everything they can to limit your recovery. I offer a free consult to explore your options and provide the information necessary to allow you to make good decisions.

33 years | 150 cases

55%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Since 1986 I have served Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We offer a free consult which also me to answer your questions. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed/good decisions.

40 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Probate 20%

Probate is the process of transferring legal title to property at the time of the property owner’s death.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 39 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lester & Associates, PS Inc

119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 175, Bellingham Towers Building, Bellingham, WA, 98225-4427

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Thomas Eugene Lester's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Attorney in fighting a bankruptcy claim

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...ptcy. Mr. Lester was able to have the funds owed to our family discharged from the bankruptcy and the individual was required to pay on our judgments.

Posted by Gregg | December 18, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DUI .... Canadian Border Agent: "Your attorney is a genius!"

I enthusiastically recommend Tom for personal and business law ... and especially for working wonders with my DUI arrest. Tom has been my personal and business attorney for over 20 years and has always adeptly represented me for needs such as incorporation of my restaurant and drafting my will. ... More recently he was a Godsend for handling my DUI. My biggest concern of my arrest was the seeming inevitable inability to enter Canada on a regular basis. After over two hours of research, The Canadian Border agent said it best. " Your attorney seems to have been a genius" By pleading to Reckless Endangerment, I avoided triggers that keep me out of Canada. Tom's knowledge and his respectful relationships with fellow legal colleagues were invaluable.

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Robert Wolle

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Knapp

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shawn Alexander

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Managing Member, Lester & Hyldahl

1995 - 2000

Public Defender, Bellingham Municipal Court

Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

Education

1985

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Drake University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Whatcom County Bar Association

BK for the General Practitioner

2011

Financial Crisis: Helping Debtors and Creditors

Debtor Rights

2009

Red Flags from Specialty Areas

Debtor Bankruptcy section

2009

Real Estate in a Down Market

"The Issues for Creditors When the Debtor declares Bankruptcy"

2008

How to Follow a Debtor into and out of Bankruptcy

Creditor's rights and duties in bankruptcy

Publications

2021

West Legalworks IN RE Anderson v. Michael D. Klein

1992

West Legalworks IN RE Arkison v. IN RE Hickenbottom

Languages

English

Activity

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