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Shirley and Mike intentionally keep their practice focused and their staff small so that they can get to know the clients on a personal basis. It is important for them to make sure their clients understand the basis for their opinions and the reason for their representation. They want to know their clients so that they can convey their story in an understanding and informed way. Having a large office and staff can hinder that one-on-one relationship.
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Attorneys
Shirley Bluhm
Shirley was born and raised in Chehalis, Washington and moved to the city of Olympia to attend college. She obtained her undergraduate degree from The Evergreen State College in 1990 and completed law school at the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) in 1993. Just after completing her first year of law school she started working for a small boutique personal injury firm in Olympia. She continued to work there through law school and after graduation. In 1997, when it became apparent that her growth opportunities were going to be limited at that firm, she struck out on her own with a friend from law school. She was a partner with Bluhm & Timmer until 2003 when her partner retired. Since then she has been working as a solo practitioner.
In addition to managing her own practice, Shirley and her husband, Adam, who owns and operates his own hauling company, enjoy their 10 acre farm. They find the physical work of a farm and the company of cows, dogs, chickens, a cat, and an Alpaca are just what they need after a days work. Shirley also likes to travel and for the past several years has taken an annual trip to Europe. She is also a die hard Seahawks fan.
Shirley has two grown children, Daniel and Tyler. Daniel is a helicopter pilot and Tyler is an architect.
Education
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
B.A., Education, 1990
UNIVERSITY of PUGET SOUND SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1993
Activities & Affiliations
• Thurston County Bar Association, Member since 1993
• Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member since 2007
Bar Admissions
• Washington and Oregon
Michael T. Morgan
Mike was born in Ohio and moved to the Kitsap Penninsula with his military family as a young child. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1994 and completed law school at Seattle University in 1999. After law school he worked for several small practices in Kitsap County. In 2004 he moved to Seattle and worked for a large insurance company. He moved to Olympia in 2011 and joined a friend from law school in a personal injury practice. He was a partner with Morgan James PLLC until 2019.
Mike is a former catcher and an avid baseball fan. He and his wife, Andrea, and their teenage daughter enjoy all that Olympia has to offer.
Education
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
B.A., History, 1994
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1999
Bar Admissions
Washington and Oregon