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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Posted by Denise | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

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 Leslie | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Terry Church in Olympia Washington

Terry Church and his team worked with me on my personal injury case for over 2 1/2 years, with a very satisfactory conclusion. I had physical injuries and a brain injury caused by being in a car accident. He treated me with respect and patience throughout the process. He never over promised anything ...- in fact, he was always a stickler for being realistic and conservative in dealing with potential financial outcomes. Most importantly, he continually urged me to get the medical care that I needed in order to reach maximum medical recovery and encouraged me to seek out the doctors that would be the best for me, based on my true medical needs. I am very grateful that I was encouraged to find medical professionals who were excellent in their respective specialties. Through Terry I found an attorney who cared for me as a person and also medical professionals who were caring and respectful. Terry is extremely competent, experienced, knowledgeable, a great listener, has much wisdom, advocates for clients and their best interests. He also has a wonderful team and partners. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Lynn | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He really cares!

I am totally impressed with the service I received from Terry Church. Although our case was small, we felt treated like ours was a million dollar case. Terry has great values which seem to motivate him to excel at fighting for justice for his clients. Not only did Terry achieve the exact outcome that... we wanted, it was done very quickly – just one phone call and one letter from Terry gave results. As well as being a skilled attorney, he was personable, approachable, available and excelled at communication and follow-through. His paralegal, Kristina, is also outstanding. I learned from a past personal injury claim the importance and impacts of the paralegal – Kristina was far and away the best I’ve ever worked with. She was knowledgeable, a clear communicator and available when I needed to talk to her. On top of that she looked after details that I know other paralegals would have missed. In addition to being efficient and keeping us posted, she was friendly, patient, and considerate. I am very happy that we were referred to this team and I wouldn’t hesitate to contract with them again if needed in the future.

Posted by Tammi | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Terry Church --- Excellent!!

I was referred to Terry Church by my doctor to assist with my personal injury claim. Terry was professional, knowledgeable and responsive, from our first consultation, through the settlement of my claim. Terry (and his staff ... especially Joey) always kept me informed of the status of my case, ans...wered all my questions, and included me in decision-making. I highly recommend Terry for a personal injury claim.

Posted by TJ | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Above and beyone expectations

I was really hesitant to bring on a lawyer with my personal injury received from being rear ended. Terry church came highly recommended by several people (to include family members and medical practices I frequented) and I am glad I listened to them. He really cares about you and your well being. The...re were a few situations that arose that were new to Terry (in my specific case), but he never backed down and is an incredible negotiator. Every time things looked kind of bleak, he stepped back up with hard nosed negotiations and made sure I got the treatment and compensation that I deserved. He left no avenue unturned and explored all options while keeping me well informed. My experience with Terry was absolutely positive and he will be the first lawyer I recommend to anyone I can because it is obvious this is just who he is as a person, he cares and wants the best to come out of these unfortunate events that turn our lives completely upside down. He is the guy you want in your corner fighting for you!

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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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