Tara Katherine Richardson

Tara Katherine Richardson

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family

192 Nickerson Street, #301, Seattle, WA

About Tara

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28 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

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Location

Richardson and Ringe, PLLC

192 Nickerson Street, #301, Seattle, WA, 98109

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Tara Katherine Richardson's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tana | January 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent representation

In August 2011 I entered into a very contentious divorce. I had retained Tara only days prior to being served with papers containing horrendous allegations against me. Tara not only navigated the initial chaotic phases with success but also steered me toward an ultimately favorable resolution over ...a year later. Throughout the process, which remained acrimonious for the duration, I found Tara to be responsive, efficient, tactical and extremely competent. She was a calming force for me and worked collaboratively with the opposing counsel, though knew when to get more aggressive. Tara is personable and kind, but also able to be tough and advocate whole heartedly for her client. I am blessed to have had her in my corner.

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Christina Smith

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tara is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I always felt comfortable picking up the phone to discuss an issue. She's tough but always professional, which is a great combination to have in a family law attorney."

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Monica Chin

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tara is a great advocate for her clients and an exceptional attorney. I would recommend her without hesitation."

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Jennifer Cannon-Unione

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Tara Richardson, an attorney with compassion who has achieved tremendous results for her clients. I refer cases to Tara knowing that she will do an outstanding job and take good care of them."

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Damon Canfield

Family lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Richardson for years and have become well acquainted with her practice. She is a tough advocate on behalf of her clients, compassionate with her clients and universally well-regarded within the legal community. As a fellow family law attorney I would not hesitate to confidently refer matters to Ms. Richardson."

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David Starks

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Shana Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Lisa Sharpe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Monica Chin

Family lawyer

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Kristi Wells

Family lawyer

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Damon Canfield

Family lawyer

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Lisa Sharpe

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Best Lawyers - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyers, Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

The Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Super Lawyers

2011

Martindale-Hubbell/Fortune Magazine Top Ranked Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Chair, Family Law Department, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

2008

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Chair, Family Law Department, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

1999 - Present

Principal, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

Associations

2019 - Present

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Member

King County Bar Association

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Compass Collaborative

Washington State Bar Association

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle

King County Boys and Girls Club of Greenwood

Former Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Stewart, 133 Wn.App. 545, 550, 137 P.3d 25 (2006)

Successful defense of appeal of protection order

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Education

1998

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Washington -Seattle

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Business Institute

Family Law from A to Z

2003

CLE

Support Issues in Washington Divorce Proceedings

2002

National Business Institute

Exploring Essential Issues in Domestic Law for Washington Paralegals

N/A

Numerous CLEs

Family Law/Child Support Issues

Publications

2004

How to File for Divorce in Washington How to File for Divorce in Washington

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