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Larry Jerome Couture

Larry Jerome Couture

10.0

Superb

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

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 80% Family
    37 years, 400 cases
  • 8% Criminal Defense
    38 years, 500 cases
  • 7% General Practice
    37 years, 150 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($200-$350/hour)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    1457 S Union Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Office: 253-759-●●●● - show
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Client Reviews

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“My Lawyer rating”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-07 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Larry represented me in my last dissolution of marriage. He was responsive to my questions, well prepared for my case and was diligent in settlement... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Ruth Laura Edlund

I endorse this lawyer's work. Larry is a wise and skillful lawyer who brings a broad perspective to the law. Larry is a great resource to younger... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ruth Edlund , Seattle (WA), 7 months ago
Susan H. Amini

I endorse this lawyer's work. I highly recommend Larry Couture as your family law attorney. I have known Larry in the legal community for many... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Susan Amini , Bellevue (WA), 7 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 38 years since Larry Jerome Couture was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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This lawyer has been cited for professional misconduct by a state disciplinary authority.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Pro Tem Judge and Commissioner at Pierce County district Court 1978–present
Shareholder at Tuell, Couture, Tuell & Young PS 1992–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Oregon Law JD - Juris Doctor 1971
University of Washington -Seattle History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1968

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 1985

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association 1971–present
Attorney United States District Court for the Western District of Washington 1972–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Can the custodial parent give primary custody to...
Larry's answer: This is not a hard issue, except that California has probably lost some jurisdiction of the matter... more
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Getting Paid TPC Bar Assoc-Family Law Section 2007
Fee Agreements Tacoma Pierce County Bar Assocaiation Convention 2003