Best Business Attorneys in Tacoma, WA

Establishing a relationship with an attorney is an important milestone in life. Many legal issues can be addressed with a quick phone consult. Your relationship with an attorney gives you someone that you can call to address issues that come up throughout your life that may have legal ramifications, such as injuries to you or your family, injuries to others for which you may be liable, property issues, family issues, creating wills and trusts, reviewing contracts, employment issues, business issues and other important decisions. Often a phone call or a quick office consult will save you money by addressing issues before you take action. Preventative law can save you money in the long run. Having your own personal attorney can help connect you with the best attorneys in areas of law with unique or difficult issues. If you have an established relationship with an attorney you are more likely to get prompt advice than if you have to look for an attorney each time you think you need legal advice. An attorney with full understanding of your entire circumstances and goals allows development of an overall problem solving approach to legal issues.

No, you should not share confidential information until the attorney client relationship is established. Before an attorney relationship is established our firm conducts a conflict check to make sure we are not already attorneys for other parties in the dispute. Until there is an understanding from our firm that we are meeting to provide legal advice, do not share confidential information.

Hiring an attorney provides a buffer between you and any adverse party. The attorney knows the risks in different areas of law. When you speak directly with an opposing party, their attorney or their insurance claims adjuster you may make statements that undercut your legal arguments or that may be misinterpreted and used against you. Studies have shown higher awards for clients represented by attorneys than persons acting alone.

Members of our firm are approved to practice before all of the state courts in Washington including, District Courts, Municipal Courts, Superior Courts, Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court. We are also approved to appear in the federal courts for this district including the Federal District Courts for both the Western and Eastern District of Washington; the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Our firm has handled many appeals in both the State and Federal Court System resulting in significant legal rulings. See our reported decision page for a sampling of cases.