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Elizabeth Rankin Powell

Elizabeth Rankin Powell

10.0

Superb

Experience 4
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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4.9231 star rating 13 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

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    535 Dock St Ste 108
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    253-274-1518
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Client Reviews

Not your stereotypical lawyer

Posted by: xcrnr1, 2009-03-12 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Overall rating
5 star rating
Trustworthy
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Responsive
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend Elizabeth Powell.
  • I used Elizabeth 6-12 months ago.
  • Elizabeth handled my Landlord / Tenant matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
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
Travis Scott Eller
Endorsement from lawyer: Travis Eller , Bellevue (WA), 4 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: Do we have any rights as renters of a farm?
Elizabeth's answer: Please go to Washington law help dot org and look for the closest legal aid office. It might be... 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