Elizabeth Rankin Powell

Elizabeth Rankin Powell

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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4.9286 star rating 14 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 45% Family
    9 years, 100 cases
  • 30% Landlord / Tenant
    9 years, 350 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Litigation
    9 years, 30 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($225-$225/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    535 Dock St Ste 108
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    Office: 253-274-●●●● - show
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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.9286 star rating 14 reviews
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5 star rating

“A wonderful experience”

Posted by: Michael, 2009-10-28 10 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I recently had to contact a lawyer about a tenent-landlord dispute. As we all know this can be a terrifying experience. I would like to say Attorney... more
5 star rating

“Not your stereotypical lawyer”

Posted by: xcrnr1, 2009-03-12 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I knew my case was small potatos to a lawyer, but I needed help dealing with my crazy slumlord of a landlord. Lucky for me I called Elizabeth. She... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements

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Lawrence Neil Rogak

I endorse this lawyer's work. I find Ms. Powell's Avvo answers to be informative and interesting.

Endorsement from lawyer: Lawrence Rogak , Oceanside (NY), About 1 year ago
Travis Scott Eller

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Travis Eller , Issaquah (WA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 9 years since Elizabeth Rankin Powell was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Elizabeth Powell PS Inc. 2001–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law J.D. 1999

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Housing Justice Project - Kent King County Bar Association 2005
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month October Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2005
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2001–present
Member Family Law Section Washington State Bar Association 2002–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 7
Question: 54 days w/o heat, gave notice we’re moving...
Elizabeth's answer: Please be cautious about taking legal advice from your landlord. WA law provides that once you have... more
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Cases
Title:
Caviezel Group LLC v Monroe,
Practice Area:
Landlord / Tenant
Outcome:
won pre-trial, won on appeal (motion on the merits
Description:
ULD with no predicate notice. Plaintiff Landlord alleged drug activity, filed and served ULD summons and complaint, but no notice given. Writ issued...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Landlord Tenant - notices & getting paid Litigation Basics 2007
Animals/Disabilities in Housing Animal Law Annual Conference 2006