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

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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 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Denise | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Top. Notch Local Attorney

I was traumatized and injured after my car accident in which a person decided texting was more important than driving. Getting barraged by insurance company calls while trying to heal was incredibly stressful - especially during the pandemic. That’s when I reached out to Terry Church. From Day 1, he ...and his team were amazing. They were responsive, personally accessible, experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled at negotiating. I appreciated their solid integrity and the fact that they are a local firm. I felt cared for throughout the process and trusted Terry and Joey explicitly. The end result was a more than fair settlement along with having all of my medical costs covered. I am super grateful I chose this firm and I highly recommend this team of legal experts.

Posted by Melissa | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Excellent and Professional Service

I contacted the office of Church Rietzke Johnson for assistance due to being involved in an accident and the insurance company was refusing to help me because they were claiming that they were not responsible. I am extremely pleased with their Professional service. They were very friendly, underst...anding and fought hard for me. I was also pleased with their communication, I was never in the dark about what was going on with my case and that made me feel at ease. Hopefully I don't need an attorney again, but if I do then I am contacting Terry Church and Joey first.

Posted by Barbara | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Terry Church Review

I was at a complete stop in my car, rear-ended and injured. My insurance company stopped paying my medical bills shortly after treatments started. I was far from healed at that point and knew I had to continue my medical care. I needed a good lawyer to represent me. I knew of Terry Church's ethics an...d integrity in fighting for his clients. Terry fought my own insurance company through an arbitration process and got all of my medical bills paid. But he didn't stop there. He then fought for recovery and won against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering so my medical treatments could continue as needed until my injuries stabilized. Because of his principles Terry goes the extra mile and does everything possible to resolve the claim in the best interest of his clients. It was a privilege to work with him and his paralegal Joey. This is a 5-star review for Terry's professionalism, experience and commitment, his unwavering skill communicating with the insurance companies, and negotiating a settlement and last but not least - his incredible staff. I highly recommend Terry and the Church Rietzke Johnson law firm.

Posted by Eric | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Willing to fight for what's right

Terry Church took on a tough insurance case because he's willing to fight for what's right. It was a difficult fibromyalgia case against a major insurance company and Terry Church and his staff worked tirelessly to get the insurance company to pay. I can't even begin to explain how much Mr Church and... his staff did to help me, by far the best lawyers I've ever seen. I can't recommend them enough.

Posted by Jesse | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Amazing representation

My wife and I were rear-ended in a car wreck. The opposing insurance company kept calling my wife and badgering her to sign some papers just a couple days after the wreck The wreck was bad; we both had concussions; and we were in a really bad situation needing to heal up from this incident. A ...good friend of ours recommended Terry and his firm. We met with them and got a good feeling from the start. He was able to immediately get the opposing insurance company to stop contacting my wife. As time wore on, the other insurance company was very unresponsive and uncooperative. After about a year went by, Terry started the process to go to court. We were gearing up for depositions, interviews, the whole nine yards. At that point, the opposing side finally capitulated and began to bargain with us. Everything eventually worked out in the end. I am very grateful to Terry and his team for helping us out through the entire process. He and his team were very patient and explained everything as we went along. They were even able to occasionally meet after hours or on a weekend day when we could not get off from work. I have worked with other attorneys in the past who were not as easy to work with, nor as professional. I was very impressed with him and his team, that they were there for us, and worked so hard.

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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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Stuart Shelton

Personal injury lawyer

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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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