About
Tom Mumford is a local personal injury attorney practicing out of Bellingham, Washington.
Tom Mumford is a law partner at Buri Funston Mumford, Attorneys at Law. Personal injury is his primary practice area.
Personal Injury can cover a wide variety of incidents, which include: Car Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, Head & Brain Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Product Defect, Railroad Collision, Wrongful Death.
Other than, “How much is my case worth?”, one of the most frequently asked questions Tom Mumford, Bellingham Personal Injury Attorney, receives is, “Do I need an attorney?” If he can help you, he’ll tell you how. If he thinks you’ll do better yourself, he’ll tell you that too. Either way, he’ll answer your questions. There’s no charge for the visit and no obligation on either side.
Tom focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury. He has successfully represented his clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Prior to representing plaintiffs of personal injury, Tom did insurance defense. His unique perspective from both sides, plaintiff & defendant, enhances in his ability to navigate his clients through the life of their case.
Tom strives to find the most effective and efficient way to solve legal problems. He is a persuasive and dedicated advocate with a broad background in the law.
Before practicing law, Tom was an international trade specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce and a National Security Education Fellow at the Latin American Center for Sustainable Development in Costa Rica. He has taught at the University of Washington and currently teaches Torts in the paralegal studies program at Whatcom Community College.
In his spare time, Tom coaches youth soccer and serves as a Boy Scout leader. He enjoys golfing and skiing, and playing the banjo and guitar.
Tom is fluent in Spanish.
