Thaddeus Phillip Martin

Thaddeus Phillip Martin

also known as Thad Martin

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at University Place, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Discrimination, Wrongful Death

3015 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA

About Thaddeus

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

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Thaddeus P. Martin, Attorney at Law

3015 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA, 98466

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Thaddeus Phillip Martin's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tajanae | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

THE BEST ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH

Thad & Heather helped me through a dog bite at my old work place that cause me lots of distress. I was going through so much while in this case and they were beyond great to me and gave me a level a comfort and advice that really kept me together while going through such a troubling time. If you need... anyone to represent you, it’s these guys right here.

Posted by Margaret | March 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

If you want to regain your safety and dignity Thad Martin Law is Excellent

Thad helped me navigate through a workplace discrimination. I had followed policy and procedures of the agency and my disability had been documented for over 3 years. His compassion and understanding, and his team helped fight for my rights and although traumatized by my work and consequent being fo...rced out his office provided the safety and encouragement to stay the course and fight them and win. I recommend Thad Martin law for anyone being bullied , harassed and mentally and emotionally being harmed by their employer. My disability of PTSD from abuse and assault and long Covid and complicated by the unfair practices left me a total mess and unable to function. Thad and his team are patient, very experienced and knowledgeable and again I repeat patient. They protected me.

Posted by Anne | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

A very good Lawyer and he has a wonderful team!

I hired Thaddeus for an auto accident and he did an outstanding job. His team is remarkable with knowing how to handle issues, claims and protecting you as the client. I recommend him to all my friends and family!

Posted by Nicole | December 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The best of the best ❤️

I hardly have words to express how grateful I am to Thad and Heather for how they handled my auto injury case. I truly don’t know what I would have done without their expertise navigating through the process, and advocating for me beyond my expectations. I am eternally grateful to them. Hire Thad- yo...u’ll be glad you did!

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Without Reservation

The principal of highly respected Seattle firm recommended Thaddeus Martin in Tacoma. Along with his friendly staff I quickly learned I could depend on Mr. Martin and his firm for intuitive legal advice, mental and emotional support. No matter the time, day or night, Mr. Martin was but a phone ca...ll away. His knowledge and confidence paved the way to my prevailing in my case. His excellent rapport with opposing attorneys plus mutual respect shown by presiding judge, moved my case along to satisfactory conclusion. I'm happy to recommend Mr. Thaddeus Martin, his firm and his staff to resolve any legal problems you may have.

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Thaddeus Phillip Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jongwon Yi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad Martin works harder than any other attorney I know for his clients. He goes above and beyond the call of duty and his passion for his client show in his work."

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David Black

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Thad works tirelessly for his clients and often accomplishes results beyond expectations."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thaddeus. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gregory Williams

Discrimination lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Martin. He is passionate about his clients and skilled as a trial attorney. Mr. Martin works hard for his clients and provides them with the very best legal representation."

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John Ladenburg

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Blanford

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An amazing attorney, that gets amazing results for his clients."

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David Snell

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thad's work. He is a genuine nice guy, but also a tenacious advocate for the little guy. Thad has a great reputation in our legal community."

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J.D. Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Friend

"I had the pleasure of being one of Thad's law partners for several years. We worked together in a large Tacoma based law firm during which we worked on many cases together. We tried several cases in court together. From my experience, I can attest to Thad's exceptional trial skills. He is a fighter and is probably best known for his creativity and convincibility. I endorse Thad's work 100%. "

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Benjamin Barcus

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad Martin is a works tirelessly for his clients. He is dedicated to the excellent representation of his clients, and is experienced in many facets of the law. He has enjoyed many successes in significant cases, and continues to take on and fight tough cases. Thad is an advocate that a client is lucky to have on their side."

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Ephraim Benjamin

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Connelly

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thaddeus Martin is an outstanding, energetic lawyer who really works for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and is an outstanding advocate in the courtroom. His creative courtroom skills have led to a number of significant verdicts and superb results for his clients."

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Michael Fisher

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad is an excellent attorney with a reputation for zealous advocacy. He has obtained significant results for his clients in several landmark cases. He is also a tireless advocate in support of the rights of those who have been injured."

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David Black

Discrimination lawyer

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Jongwon Yi

Personal injury lawyer

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Gregory Williams

Discrimination lawyer

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John Ladenburg

Government lawyer

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Richard Martin

Personal injury lawyer

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J.D. Smith

Personal injury lawyer

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Benjamin Barcus

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2011

SuperLawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2002

Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, Washington State Bar Association

2002

Superlawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal/Owner, Thaddeus P. Martin, LLC

2002 - 2005

Partner, Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, LLP

1998 - 2002

Associate, Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, LLP

1997 - 1997

Legal Intern, Attorney General of Washington

1996 - 1998

Legal Intern, Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca Peterson & Daheim, LLP

Associations

2006 - 2007

American Association for Justice

Member

2004 - 2007

United Way of Pierce County

Board Member

2004 - 2006

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Board Member

2003 - 2007

Seattle University School of Law

Board Member of Alumni Association

2001 - 2007

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

2000 - 2004

Puget Sound Inn of Court

Member

1999 - 2007

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1999 - 2007

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

1998 - 2007

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2007

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Paris Academy-Lisbon, Portugal

Electronic Evidence

2005

Damages Essentials

Damages

2005

2005 WSTLA Convention

Opening Statements

2004

Discovery and Depositions

Discovery

2002

WSTLA Annual Convention

Negligent Supervision of Juvenile Parolees

2002

Paris-American Academy-Barcelona, Spain

Suing the State and Making a Difference

2002

Nuts and Bolts of Trial

Trial Techniques

2002

2002 WSTLA Convention

Discovery

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