Michael John Fisher

Michael John Fisher

also known as Mike Fisher

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Car accident Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice ... +5 more

4701 S. 19th Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

24 years | 100 cases

35%
Wrongful Death 20%

24 years | 10 cases

20%
Medical Malpractice 10%

24 years | 15 cases

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

24 years | 12 cases

10%
Brain Injury 5%

24 years | 5 cases

5%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

24 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

30%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, PLLC

4701 S. 19th Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Michael John Fisher's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Estate Planning

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Estate Planning

A Lawyer & A Gentleman

My father was sick and dieing, I needed assistance and I need it fast. With a single call to Mr. Fisher’s office I was warmly welcomed, swiftly assisted and free of the concerns I had had about how my situation was going to turn out. Mr. Fisher’s assistance was professional and I felt a type of relat...edness, a friendship, that understanding one desires but doesn’t expect from a stranger. He worked his schedule to mine, drove miles out of his way to meet with me and talked to me in language I could understand without being condescending. I am forever grateful to Mr. Fisher for his exquisite services in my time of need.

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Michael John Fisher's Lawyer Endorsements

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James McCormick

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is one of the hardest working lawyers I know. He fights hard for his clients. He constantly is putting innovative strategies to work in his cases."

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Kenneth Blanford

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Fisher is an excellent lawyer and is very aggressive in representing his clients."

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Jonathan Stubbs

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Fisher is an outstanding lawyer and advocate for the rights of injure people."

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Daniel Crowe

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Fisher is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him on matters and have referred matters to him. He takes a great deal of time educating his clients and his communication with them is excellent. I have no reservations about referring my clients to him for litigation work."

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Steven Shaw

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Few attorneys show the dedication and focus that Mike does in his practice. He has a genuine interest in his clients and is tenacious as their advocate. I would recommend using Mike for any kind of injury claim."

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James McCormick

Personal injury lawyer

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Thaddeus Martin

Personal injury lawyer

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Jonathan Stubbs

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Shaw

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel Crowe

Banking lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Superlawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Top 10 Finalist Trial Lawyers Care Award, Trial Lawyers Care

2013

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Who's Who in Personal Injury Attorneys, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Certificate of Achievement, ABA TIPS National Trial Academy

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, L.L.P.

2002 - 2008

Associate, Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, L.L.P.

2000 - 2002

Intern, Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, L.L.P.

Associations

2008 - Present

AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group

Member

2003 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Northwest Junior Rodeo Association

President

2011 - 2017

Washington State Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2009 - 2010

WSAJ Nursing Home Litigation Section

Chair

2007 - 2008

TPCBA Young Lawyers Section

President

2007 - 2011

Hon. Robert J. Bryan Inn of Court

Associate

2003 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alberto Mendoza v. Concrete Nor'West

Verdict $895,462.00

Steve Crow v. James J. Williams Bulk Haul Transport

Verdict $6,490,000.00

Carolyn Counts v. Valree Muth

Verdict of $2,876,950

Hilson v. Commercial Metal

$235,000

Johnson v. (Confidential) Trucking Company

$5,000,000

Dean Hetherington v. City of Seattle

$475,000

Estate of Roberta Kite v. Regency at Tacoma Nursing Home

$262,500

Estate of Jared Carter v. Cutting Edge Tree Service

Verdict for $381,000

Shirley Murphy v. Joy McWillis

Settlement for $280,000

Metcalf v. E.T. Browne Drug Co.

Settlement for $137,500

Mason v. Brandt

Settlement for $125,000

Rush v. Tacoma Yellow Cab

Settlement for $125,000

John Doe v. Confidential Nursing Home

$300,000

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Education

2002

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Nursing Home CLE

Developing Damages in Nursing Home Cases

2009

Betrayers of Trust, Protecting the Elderly and Vulnerable

Nursing Home Negligence Litigation

2008

Tort Seminar

Nursing Home Liability Claims

2008

Damages CLE

Elder Abuse and Nursing Home cases

2008

Advanced Auto Accident Litigation

Effective Jury Selection

2005

Personal Injury CLE

Effective Discovery - A Case Study

Publications

2014

Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice) "Twin careers of service: Getting to know Pierce County Superior Court Judge Jack Nevin"

2013

Washington Nursing Home Litigation Desk Book "Falls." Chapter 14

2012

Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice) "WSAJ members help Taylor Bridge Fire Victims"

2010

Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice) "Nursing Home Dignity Claims"

2010

Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice) "Counts v. Muth and how the Allstate Litigation Strategy can be used to your advantage"

2010

Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice) "Past medical bill review: Who is best qualified to determine the reasonableness of costs"

2010

Trial News (Washington State Association for Justice) "Voir dire in the nursing home negligence case"

Languages

English

Activity

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