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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($325-$400/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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By appointment only. My practice is limited to cases involving personal injury, real estate litigation, senior issues, estate planning, probates, mediation and... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Ron has a wealth of experience and is a well respected litigator. I would not hesitate to recommend Ron.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Milham
, Gig Harbor (WA), Over 3 years ago
Ron is an excellent attorney. Quite experienced and very cooperative to work with. He is a professional and very knowledgable in his practice. His...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Timothy Malarchick
, Gig Harbor (WA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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52 years since Ronald E. Thompson was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1959 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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legal counsel at
Port of Waterman
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2007–present
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Owner at
Ronald E. Thompson, PLLC
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1999–present
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legal counsel at
Tacoma Rescue Mission
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1986–present
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legal counsel at
Port of Manchester
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1975–present
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Partner at
Thompson, Krilich, LaPorte, West & Lockner
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1978–1999
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Partner at
Lee, Krilich, Lowry & Thompson
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1962–1978
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Assistant City Attorney at
City of Tacoma
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1960–1962
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See all 7 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Command & General Staff School |
Military Science |
Master of Military Science (Equivalent) |
1975 |
| University of Washington |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1958 |
| University of Washington |
Business and accounting |
Bachelor of Arts |
1953 |
| Army War College |
Military international affairs |
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See all 4 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| 50 year award |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
2009 |
| Award of Excellence |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
2009 |
| Timothy Jacobs Inspirational Award |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
2008 |
| Local Hero Award |
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2004 |
| Boss of the Year Award |
NALS |
1992 |
| Whos Who in America |
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1992 |
| Whos Who in American Law |
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1990 |
| Distinguished Citizen |
Tacoma Pierce County Municipal League |
1985 |
| Public Service Citation |
City of Tacoma and Pierce County |
1980 |
| AV Award |
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1980 |
| Citation for Community Service |
US Housing and Urban Development |
1974 |
| Patriotism Award |
American Federation of Police |
1974 |
See all 13 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
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| Emeritus member of the Board |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Foundation |
2009-present
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| Secretary/Treasurer |
Tacoma - Pierce County Bar Association Foundation |
1990-present
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1988-present
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| legal counsel |
Tacoma Rescue Mission |
1988-present
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| Member |
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1983-present
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| Member |
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association |
1982-present
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| Attorney/Auditor |
Port of Manchester |
1975-present
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| Retired Colonel |
US Army Reserve |
1955-present
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| Member of Board - Emeritus |
Tacoma - Pierce County Economic Development Board |
1979-2007
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| Chair of Board |
Downtown Tacoma Association |
1988-1989
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| President of Board |
Tacoma Community College Foundation |
1985-1987
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| Chair of Board |
Tacoma - Pierce County Corporate Council for the Arts |
1985-1986
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| Chair of Board |
Tacoma - Pierce County Chamber of Commerce |
1982-1983
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| President |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
1980-1981
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| President of the Board |
Municipal League of Tacoma-Pierce County |
1978-1979
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| International President |
Optimist Internation Foundation |
1973-1974
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| International President |
Optimist International |
1973-1974
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See all 17 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Law of Urban Renewal in State of Washington |
Washington State Bar Association |
1964 |
| Urban Renewal in Washington |
Washington State Bar Association |
1961 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Inititives and referendums |
Optimist clubs |
2009 |
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