Terry William Church

Terry William Church

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents

202 Central St Ne Ste 200, Olympia, WA

About Terry

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Car Accident 100%

35 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Terry William Church

202 Central St Ne Ste 200, Olympia, WA, 98506-4480

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Terry William Church's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Allan | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Assistance on an Auto Injury Claim

Terry and his paralegal, Joey, helped me through a financial settlement with my insurance company for an auto accident injury. Terry advised me as to the likely total settlement before filing the claim then handled the negotiations for it, prevented the insurance company from taking advantage of me (...which had happened in a previous incident, leaving me having to pay for further treatments of that injury out of my own pocket). My wife and I are very pleased with their outstanding and professional help, and recommend them to other persons who have suffered auto accident injuries..

Posted by Pam | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Professional from beginning to end!

From the moment I hired Terry Church and his staff to handle my two automobile accidents, I felt like a heavy load had been lifted off my shoulders! Turning over the stress of dealing with PIP and insurance calls enabled me to put all my energy into healing physically and emotionally. I encourage ...anyone looking for an attorney and staff with integrity to hire Terry Church. Thank you Terry and Kristina for your hard work.

Posted by Justin | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Two Thumbs Up!!

I retained Terry to help with a PIP claim. He was clear and thorough during all of our meetings and phone calls. If I had agreed with the person at fault to bypass the legal system I never would have felt comfortable receiving the medical services I did. Terry allayed my fears and anxieties about con...tinuing to seek treatment, but all the health-care professionals (chiropractor, massage therapist, & psychologist) felt they would be compensated after Terry saw the process through. They all were! Terry had previous experience with my insurance company and the person at fault's insurance. He knew that when my own insurance company began to deny my claims that he could negotiate some sense back into their heads. And He Did! In the end, rather than rushing to the first quick settlement offer, I trusted Terry to handle the case all the way through to the best possible deal. It was a very happy conclusion to a process I would not have been able to navigate alone. He had been recommended by a personal friend as well as my regular chiropractor. I would recommend Terry to anyone experiencing the shock, pain, and financial stress that follows a car accident. In addition to all of his legal smarts, I genuinely enjoyed his humor and candor. Thanks so much, Terry!

Posted by Jodene | March 18, 2014

Hard Working

My family and I were involved in an accident in 2010. In which my insurance company said they were no longer doing business in Washington. So we were dropped. Terry Church did a great job in trying to get a hold of them. He got us some money from the accident and is still willing to help us With an...ything that comes up regarding this. Thank you! !

Posted by Meggan | June 10, 2012

I would highly recommend Terry Church

Terry Church's representation of my case was done with the highest regard of standards, ethics and due diligence. I immediately knew upon initial consultation that I wanted Terry Church on my side; advocating for my rights as an injured party. He was very dedicated to the details of presentation and ...communication to me as a client and I always felt up-to-date on the status of my case; which was rather complex due to the multiple parties involved and a variety of other factors. I was in the middle of a three-car, one tractor-trailer accident on a busy Memorial Day weekend while driving home on I-5. Every driver involved had a different version of how the accident transpired and the State Trooper who responded to the accident was not very thorough in completing the investigation (i.e. mislabeling vehicles in the accident report). My vehicle was totaled and I required almost nine months of medical care. Due to the complexities of my case, it was over two years from the date of the accident to the date of arbitration. Terry was fully prepared to take my case to arbitration (and he met with me to ensure I felt prepared as well). However, one week prior to the scheduled arbitration, a settlement was offered by the insurance company of the truck driver, who was in front of me at the time of the accident. Terry spoke at length with me about the initial settlement offer and I was confident in his ability to aggressively negotiate on my behalf. He really battled to increase the insurance company's settlement offers (I receive settlement money from both the truck driver in front of me as well as the driver who rear-ended my vehicle). He also worked with my insurance company and they reduced the amount of money I was to pay back for medical care, thereby increasing my overall settlement amount. I believe Terry's experience, knowledge, and personal dedication to my case were integral in obtaining an outcome I was very pleased with. You want an attorney who will listen to you and who also has compassion about your case. If you are ever injured in an automobile collision or other accident, I would highly recommend contacting Church Rietzke, PLLC. Their entire legal team is truly top-notch.

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Terry William Church's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Van Gieson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Terry for several years and have arbitrated several cases in front of him. I have always found him to be thoughtful and professional in hearing matters and providing fair results. He understands the plight of the injured and does them justice. I highly recommend him!"

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Sofia Miguel

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Kesler

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Terry is an excellent attorney and an asset to the local bar as well as the community."

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Frank Morris

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Terry is one the best PI attorneys in Washington. He is thorough and aggressive for his clients. And a good guy"

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Jonathan Peirce

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Terry is a well-known, established lawyer in the South Puget Sound area, who has a strong command of personal injury law. He cares about his clients and works tirelessly to get the best results possible for them. He does not hesitate to litigate when necessary, and gives sound, experienced advice to his clients. I whole-heartedly endorse him."

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Jeffrey Caffee

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Bonin

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My son was injured in an animal attack years ago and the insurance company handling the matter had an adjuster who literally seemed to be discounting the monetary value of my son's damages because my wife and I happen to be attorneys. Terry was appointed my son's GAL at time of settlement and he effectively worked to force a fair and unbiased settlement for my son. My wife and I continue to this day to recommend him for GAL services. AVVO puts high value on "peer endorsement" but the reality is Terry Church has more than my respect as a peer - he has my respect as the father of one of his client's."

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Lani Sockle

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Terry is a smart and skilled attorney who is totally committed to obtaining the best possible recovery for his clients."

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Stuart Shelton

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Terry Church for many years. I've observed Terry in action as he represents his clients who have suffered personal injuries and he does an excellent job for them. Terry and his staff always go the extra mile in helping others."

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Avelin Tacon

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Terry is an experienced personal injury lawyer who connects with his clients and is always well prepared. He is a tough and effective negotiator respected by his peers and those in the insurance industry, I endorse his competence and integrity."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1984

Outstanding Journalism Graduate, Society of Professional Jourrnalists

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Church Rietzke PLLC

1990 - 1998

Partner, Morris & Church

Associations

2020 - Present

Thurston Volunteer Legal Services

President

2011 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Board Member

1998 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2015 - 2016

Thurston County Bar Association

President

2013 - 2014

Thurston County Bar Association

Treasurer

Education

1990

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Two Tracks: "Real Estate" -or- "Personal Injury" Don't Forget the Subro!

Publications

2004

Washington Civil Trial and Evidence Manual Contributing Author

Languages

English

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