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Tuella O. Sykes
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Licensed in Washington for 20 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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Tuella O. Sykes's Reviews
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Posted by Ryan | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
missed deadlines, inaccurate filings, and incredible lack of attention to detail
Long story short - if you want your case to be decided by late and incomplete work, Tuella is the attorney for you. Tuella is highly disorganized, and routinely missed filing deadlines and failed to understand and include key facts in filings. Tuella’s time management is so incompetent, her inac...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very professional and excellent Attorney
The Law Office of Tuella Sykes was recommended to my by someone I work with. She was able to meet with me on a Saturday morning, as I wasn't able to take off of work during the work week. I was seeking a lawyer who was up to date on the bankruptcy law and who would have my best interest at heart. She...
Posted by O.Layne | January 01, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Terrific Attorney
Tuella Sykes office came to me per recommendation from a previous client. He raved about her abilities and intelligence. I can agree that my Chapter 7 was handled in both great care by her and her staff and I was always updated during the process. If your looking for an Attorney that will get it done...
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 Jerry | August 11, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt
My experience with a bankruptcy case.
From my first contact I was put at ease. After reviewing my circumstances Ms. Sykes was compassionate and helped me feel less guilty about not meeting my financial obligations. She explained how I fell into a trap that many others had fallen into as well. She went on to explain the process in great d...
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