Professional Biography of Tacoma, Washington Personal Injury Attorney David A. Bufalini, P.S.
David A. Bufalini reveres client communication and confidentiality and considers it to be his top priority. Mr. Bufalini understands that matters surrounding serious personal injury and wrongful death are traumatic and emotionally delicate in nature. The Tacoma, Washington law office of David A. Bufalini provides a comfortable yet professional atmosphere, meeting personally with each client and delivering trusted legal services with compassion and skill.
Please contact David A. Bufalini, today, for your free initial consultation at 877-972-2191, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your consultation.
FIRM ADDRESS:
David A. Bufalini, P.S., Inc.
2915 North McCarver, Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98403
Telephone: 877-972-2191
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DAVID A. BUFALINI, ATTORNEY
Areas of Practice:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Construction Site Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Landowner Negligence
- Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries
- Personal Injury
- Municipal Liability
- Liquor Overservice/ Liquor Liability
BAR ADMISSION:
Tacoma Attorney David A. Bufalini was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, the Pierce County Bar Association, and the Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington in 1978 and has maintained his membership privileges since that time.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT POSITION(S):
1978-1985: Associate, then Partner, MANZA, MOCERI, GUSTAFSON, AND MESSINA
1985-1993: Partner, MESSINA, DUFFY BUFALINI
1993-1995: Partner, MESSINA & BUFALINI
1995-PRESENT: LAW FIRM OF DAVID A. BUFALINI, P.S. INC.
In January, 1995, Mr. Bufalini started his current solo practice, which has grown, along with the firm's trained staff, each year. His personal satisfaction in assisting people in need as the result of personal injuries sustained through no fault of their own has remained constant.
EDUCATION:
Mr. Bufalini received his undergraduate degree from Western Washington State College (now Western Washington University), in Political Science. He attended the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law), graduating in December, 1977.
MEMBER:
- Pierce County and Washington State Bar Associations
- Federal District Court - Western District of Washington
- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Lecturer and Seminar Chair, 1984 to present)
- Chairman, Roundtable for Pierce County, 1985
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Lecturer and Co-Chair, 1986-)
- American Board of Trial Advocates
LAW BIOGRAPHY:
- Co-Chair, ATLA Regional Mock Trial Competition, 1985
- Listed: Who's Who in American Law
- Listed: International Who's Who
- Awarded: Super Lawyer of 2002-2010 by Washington Law and Politics (Top 4% of Washington attorneys)
- "Top 115 Lawyers in Seattle Area" by Seattle Magazine, 2003
- Faculty Member, National College of Advocacy, 1986-1991
- Author/Editor, "Automobile Litigation & Evidence," 1989
- Martindale-Hubbell Registry of Preeminent Attorneys 2000-2010
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- Chapter Author and Co-Editor, "Handling Motor Vehicle Accident Cases" (Callaghan), 1990
- Editor and Chapter Author, "Best of WSTLA Series: The Trial Cross-Examination"
- Washington State Association for Justice, Lecturer and Seminar Chair & Co-Chair, 1984 to present
- American Association for Justice, Lecturer and Co-Chair, 1986
STAFF BIOGRAPHIES:
All staff members at the law office of David A. Bufalini, P.S., are para-professionals who are committed to handling each and every claim issue with professionalism and to providing the best possible representation on behalf of all of our clients.
Senior Paralegal, Debbie Crowl, has worked for Mr. Bufalini since 1986 having handled a wide range of duties from litigation to management to her current position as claims negotiator. She is primarily responsible for drafting and preparing settlement demands and negotiating with claims adjusters as well as management issues. She's been in the litigation field since 1982 having spent her prior years in asbestos litigation.
Litigation Paralegal, Lorena Thurman, has worked in the legal profession since 1987, primarily in civil litigation support. She has worked for Mr. Bufalini since February, 2002. Lorena works closely with clients, addressing client needs, issues and concerns while ensuring compliance with discovery and other legal proceedings. Her duties include preparing initial pleadings and confirming all court filings and service of documents, coordinating all scheduling issues, reviewing and analyzing documentary evidence, researching and compiling factual and legal case information, creating medical chronologies, coordinating service of process, drafting legal documents, and timely management of cases from initial filing, through discovery and into the trial phase. In addition to her work in litigation support, Lorena serves as the firm's web site administrator, and in-house technical support and network administrator.
Litigation Paralegal, Anjuli Pradhan, received her legal education from the Paralegal Certification Program at Highline Community College, Des Moines, Washington. She has been working in civil litigation since June 2001. She joined Mr. Bufalini*s experienced legal staff as a litigation paralegal in November 2007. Anjuli works closely with clients, addressing client needs, issues and concerns while ensuring compliance with discovery and other legal proceedings. Her duties include reviewing and analyzing documentary evidence, researching and compiling factual and legal case information, creating medical chronologies, coordinating service of process, drafting legal documents, and timely management of cases from initial filing, through discovery and into the trial phase.
Kimberly Vorheis has worked in the legal profession for David Bufalini as a Legal Assistant since November of 2000. Kim manages our non-filed claims, directing claim related medical bills to the appropriate insurance companies to insure timely payment. She deals with claims adjusters and doctors on billing issues, and most importantly, maintains close contact with our clients on billing issues. Kim prepares claims for transfer to the litigation team when suit is filed, and is the firm's front desk manager. Those duties include greeting all who come to the firm for any reason, communicating a friendly and professional atmosphere for clients, potential clients and others who visit our office.
If you or someone you know in Tacoma, Washington, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Washington State, needs the assistance or trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please contact David A. Bufalini, P.S., today at 866-653-3046, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Washington serious injury lawyer.
