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John Michael Morgan
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Biography
For over thirty years J. Michael Morgan has represented numerous clients in trials, mediations and arbitrations in nearly all types of civil litigation. Mike received a Bachelor of Science degree from Seattle University in 1980. He started his private law practice in Olympia in 1989 after receiving his Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University. From 1999 until 2005 he worked as trial counsel, assistant managing attorney and later acting manager attorney for the Tacoma Staff legal office of Safeco Insurance Company, starting and supervising that firm’s construction defect litigation unit, and also defending Safeco insureds in personal injury, wrongful death, landslide, pharmacy malpractice, dental malpractice, product liability and trespass/property damage cases. During this time, Mike also gained the experience in complex insurance coverage matters and bad faith insurance litigation.
Mike founded J. Michael Morgan PLLC in 2006, where he focuses his civil litigation practice on complex trust and estate litigation, commercial and real estate litigation and nearly every type of tort litigation. Mike is committed to a cost-effective approach utilizing alternative dispute resolution such as mediation whenever possible, with cutting edge trial presentation when cases need to go to trial.
Mike is licensed in all Washington State Courts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a popular Superior Court arbitrator and also serves as mediator and legal continuing education speaker on topics ranging from real property issues to trust and estate dispute resolution.
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Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
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J. Michael Morgan, PLLC
1800 Cooper Point Rd. SW, Bldg. 12, Olympia, WA, 98502
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Todd | October 17, 2025
Ethical and held our best interests above his own
Outstanding communication and follow up. Mike was fantastic about listening to our case and recommending an attorney that would be better suited for our needs. He did this at no cost and gave us a very much needed overview of where things stood,and why we should go a certain direction. Highly reco...
Posted by John | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
The smart choice
John Michael Morgan is the best! I struggled for ten years fighting through life with a large judgement against me.After calling multiple lawyers and getting the run around I contacted John Michael Morgan.He was a light at the end of the tunnel.He listened carefully to my problem and quickly and comp...
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Senior fraud abuse
The attorney and staff were professional, expedient, and forthcoming as straightforward as one can be. Confidence along with knowledge is a must when handling legal matters. Glad our paths crossed. Would recommend this office to one whom seeks legal counseling. Thank you for listening and representin...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Elder Law
Family disagreement over an elderly care
I was being accused of exploiting my elderly mother after caring for her and my father for over 35 years. Michael explained that because the amounts were so small and they can only go back three years and since she is completely competent that I don't need an attorney at this time.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
TRUST RESOLUTION
I am pleased and grateful for my previous attorney in recommending Mr. Morgan for my sensitive family case. Mr Morgan and his brilliant professional team were very successful and did an outstanding job in researching facts for my case. They worked diligently to resolve a difficult family matter ,...
John Michael Morgan's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mike does not tread water. Mike's meticulous preparation allows him to move cases forward in an efficient manner while always advocating zealously for his clients."
"John Michael Morgan is an excellent attorney who knows that you win cases by doing the up front work necessary to understand liability and to develop damages. He has a great work ethic and fights hard for his clients."
"I endorse Mike Morgan without reservation. I have found him to be knowledgeable, trustworthy and ethical."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Morgan on several occasions. I find him highly knowledgeable, very trustworthy and experienced, and I rely on his expertise and counsel, especially regarding litigation issues."
"Mike Morgan is one of the most ethical, passionate and skillful attorneys I have had the privilege to meet over my 30 plus years as an attorney. I highly recommend Mike."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Education
1988
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Seattle University School of Law
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish