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Benjamin Franklin Barcus
also known as Ben F. Barcus
About Benjamin
Biography
Ben F. Barcus is a trial lawyer whose firm emphasizes plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights and insurance matters. He has enjoyed both trial and appellate success. His is listed in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, enjoys the highest peer-reviewed rating - AV, and has been named a "Super Lawyer."
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
48%
39 years
Insurance
20%
39 years
Wrongful Death
20%
39 years
Brain Injury
10%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 39 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Ben F. Barcus & Associates, PLLC
4303 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA, 98402-5313
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Benjamin Franklin Barcus's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Crystal | June 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal Injury
Talbot refused to take my case when Ben was under him. Ben saw my case and called me 3 days later and he took my case and won. I was a scared 21 year old and he made me feel okay with the whole process. He told me from day 1 that the insurance had 3 years before court and it would take them almost 3 ...
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
JDHasty
My philosophy is: If I need the services of an attorney, I need the best. If I don't need the best, I have decided that I don't need an attorney. I have had excellent representation all of my adult life. Others have retires and this guy is hands down the very best of the best.
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2014
Very good listener, highly respected and still down to earth.
I had a consultation with Ben and it was one of the best time of life. Even though he is highly respected and very rich he is still very down to earth. Ben is a very good listener and lawyer. Without hesitation I would recommend him to everyone because he can see things that other lawyers can't even ...
Posted by Clint | March 25, 2012
Wrongful Death Case
I have and will always recommend Ben Barcus. When the insurance companies tried to pull a sham and drug my case through the courts multiple times (Over 10 years), Ben never quit. Ben's methods are so well planned out because he understands the law at the highest level. He got the best settlement poss...
Benjamin Franklin Barcus's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ben Barcus is a well known and well respected lawyer and litigator in our community. I have come to know him over the last two years and I highy endorse him as an attorney."
"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"After spending three weeks with Ben at Trial Lawyers College, I found Ben to be a top notch trial lawyer who is at the top of his profession. Truly an attorney who cares about taking care of his clients. I highly endorse Ben."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ben Barcus is a top notch trial lawyer and advocate for injured people. You will not find a more aggessive and competent champion of the rights of injured people."
"Hands down Ben Barcus is one of the best lawyers in Washington. I have watched his career and have personally seen him in trial. He is a remarkable advocate for his clients. Not only is Ben a great lawyer he is a great man. I am proud to endorse his work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ben Barcus works very hard for his clients and is intimidated by no one."
"Ben Barcus is one of the top lawyers in the Tacoma/Seattle area. He has a reputation for fighting for his clients with passion and integrity. Ben is a trial lawyer who will take any deserving case to trial, big or small. Ben is a superb lawyer in every respect."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a superb lawyer and is dedicated to his craft. "
Simon Forgette
Personal injury lawyer
Don Keenan
Litigation lawyer
Thaddeus Martin
Personal injury lawyer
Jonathan Stubbs
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Bar Register of Pre-eminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bar Register of Pre-emiment Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
AV Rating -- Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Pre-emiment Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rating -- Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Bar Register of Pre-emiment Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rating -- Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rating - Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Lifetime Membership, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rating - Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Life-time Membership,
2005
AV Rating - Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2004
AV Rating - Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Who's Who in American Law,
1994
Who's Who in American Law,
1993
Who's Who in the World,
1993
Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America, Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America - Marquis
1992
Who's Who in the West,
1991
Arbitrator, Pierce County Superior Court
1991
Who's Who in the World,
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Firm Owner, The Law Offices of Ben F. Barcus & Associates, PLLC
1986 - 1989
Attorney at Law, Talbot, Orlandini, Waldron & Hemmen
Associations
2007 - Present
Multi-milion Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2005 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife-time Member
2005 - Present
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
1989 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
1989 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Member
1986 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Member
1986 - Present
Member
Education
2009
Trial Lawyers College
Graduate
1985
University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University)
Juris Doctor
1982
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Voir Dire Essentials
Keeping Voir Dire Fair
2008
WSAJ Annual Convention
Demonstration of a Plaintiff's Direct Examination
2005
The Defense Medical Exam
"Leveling The Playing Field: Harris v. Drake"
2005
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association - Annual Convention
Trial Practice -- Harris v. Drake; PIP insurance issues
2005
Insurance Law Seminar - WSTLA
"The PIP Genie Goes Back In The Bottle: Harris v. Drake"
2002
The Nuts & Bolts of Trial
"Closing Statement: Persuading Without Lecturing"
1993
School and Recreation Law
"Discovery Battles in Child Injury Cases. Successful Mediation Strategies Against Government Owner/Operators"
Publications
2004
Washington Law Reports
Harris v. Drake
2002
Washington Law Reports
Greene v. Young
1994
Washington Law Reports
Dayton v. Farmers
Languages
English