About Theresa
Practice areas
- Family: 90%
I have practiced law since January of 1985. For the first six years, I worked for a firm in Grays Harbor County. Since July of 1991, when I joined my present firm, I have dedicated my practice primarily to family law cases. These consist of dissolutions of marriage, child suport adjustments and modifications, paternities, custody modifications, etc. In addition to representing parties in family law cases, I also serve as a mediator and/or arbitrator in domestic relations matters.
32 years, 750 cases
- Real estate: 10%
I limit my real estate practice to advising and representing school districts in matters such as eminent domain, easements, purchase and sale of real property and other real property issues.
32 years, 100 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 1984 | 06/26/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
| Appreciation for Service | Kent Youth and Family Services | 1997 |
| Magna Cum Laude | Seattle University | 1984 |
| 2010 Top Lawyers | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Curran Law Firm | 1991 - Present |
| Associate | Olson and Associates | 1985 - 1991 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| King County Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
| South King County Bar Association | President | 1996 - 1997 |
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| Seattle University | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Family Court Training | Parenting Plan Experts | 1998 |
Attorney endorsements
(2)
Deborah Gordon, Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Snell, Workers compensation Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I have hired her for family law representation, and she is top notch. Theresa is a very tough adversary for opponents, and a compassionate advocate for her clients. I have recommended Ms. Ahern to many potential clients, and will continue to do so.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $275/hour
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