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Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
The Law Office of Tuella O. Sykes, PLLC
600 Stewart St., Suite 1300, Seattle, WA, 98101
The Law Office of Tuella O. Sykes, PLLC
600 1st Avenue Suite 307, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Dennis | November 11, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Review of Tuella O Sykes
We first went with Phillip-Webster to handle out chapter 13 bankruptcy. Almost 6 months has gone by and they could not help us. We then went to Tuella O Sykes, on the spot she contacted Phillip-Webster, got the money that we payed them, and helped us right away. She works very fast and is highly re...
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sleepless in Seattle
Tuella did an excellent on our case she is very knowledgeable and very profession able in her field our case just the way we hoped it would I would recomend her again .
Posted by James | November 08, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
My experience with Tuella
She was very instrunmental in keeping me informed on what to do concerning my bankruptcy. Keeping me out of fear and anxiety about the proceedure was the first order of business. Secondly, she was very professional, knowlegable, friendly, and she got me through the bankruptcy without any complicati...
Posted by John | October 20, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Handled my unusual case very well
Tuella and her staff handled my case very well. All of the necessary preparation needed was done very thoroughly which led to a very smooth process. No problems or difficulties or surprises except, perhaps, that I was surprised at how smoothly the proceeding went. Due to my constant travels some of ...
Posted by Mike | September 01, 2011
Highly recommended!
When life presents situations that you feel are very challenging and you don't know where to turn for advice, you can turn to Tuella O. Sykes! She has a very caring way of explaining your options and guiding you to the best choice for you. She is responsive to your needs and is always there to return...
Tuella O. Sykes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Tuella is a wonderful lawyer. She is intelligent, experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate. She is incredibly generous with her time and never hesitates to help fellow lawyers. I am happy to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate and fights for his clients in court."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to get great results for clients."
"I have know Tuella for numerous years and despite being a dear friend, I am always marveled at her day-to-day dedication towards her client's interest. She is both knowledgeable and charming and will zealously represent her client and a worthy adversary in court."
"I endorse this lawyer based upon our association on Avvo and research of her Answers, qualifications, and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sykes is an exceptional attorney with a superb knowledge of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer as one who provides solid answers on Avvo to many Debtors with questions regarding bankruptcy."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Tuella is one of the most talented attorneys I know in Seattle, if not the greater Pacitic Northwest. Her knowledge and understanding of federal and state tax law is top notch, and the professionalism and ethical manner she handles her clients and fellow attorneys is a rare quality these days. I would not hesitate to recommend Tuella to any client, friend, or family member. A+ Rating."
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"Attorney Sykes is a credit to the Avvo Community. She shares excellent information, after careful consideration of the facts presented in the post. I endorse Ms. Sykes."
"Tuella helped out a client with a tough IRS issue and was successful. She did exactly what she said she would do. Clients were very pleased."
"Tuella is a very bright and strategic attorney. Her skills and knowledge base in tax and bankruptcy law are solid. She has a natural ability to distill complex and challenging details, analyzing the possibilities and focusing on resolution. Tuella is professional, hard-working and a dedicated advocate for her clients. I gladly endorse her!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Reprimand issued in WA, 2023
updated on 10/03/2023This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Tuella O. Sykes, PLLC
Associations
2009 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Student Loan Discharged in Bankruptcy
Client had $35,000 of student loan debt fully discharged in bankruptcy
IRS Tax LIability
Reduction of tax debt to $33,000
Student Loan Discharged in Bankruptcy
Student Loan Debt discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Education
2002
University of Washinton
LL.M - Master of Laws
2001
St John's University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1994
College of St. Catherine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Legal Workshop
Foreclosure Assistance
2010
Youth and Law Forum 2010
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Cell Phone Contracts
2010
Legal Workshop 2010
Foreclosure Assistance
2009
Financial Fitness 2009
Preparing your Tax Return
2008
Financial Fitness Conference
Effective Tax Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I payoff my chapter 13 bankruptcy off early ?
04 Mar 2013
Q&A
Lien stripping in WA State Chap 13
07 Mar 2013
Q&A
Bankruptcy Filed , Waiting for Discharge . . . . having issues renting because of it
05 Mar 2013