Joshua Nihan Foreman

Joshua Nihan Foreman

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 34 years

Child custody Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Child Custody

P.O. Box 51188, Seattle, WA

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Child Custody 100%

35 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Foreman Law Firm

P.O. Box 51188, Seattle, WA, 98115-1188

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Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2011

Very knowledgeable

He keeps himself advised of developments in law and related law office technology. I would have no hesitation recommending him.

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Joshua Nihan Foreman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Other

"A very knowledge and competent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Marble

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is renowned as a leader in the area of child custody issues, and is an excellent attorney."

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Mark Alexander

Domestic violence lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh Foreman is the Washington attorney most knowledgeable about protecting respondents’ rights against unwarranted domestic violence charges. I draw that distinction because he has no sympathy for those who deserve to face the consequences of their actual conduct. Josh combines great depth of legal knowledge with an acute awareness of the practical way the courts work, which has led him to give a great deal of sound practical advice for spouses to avoid trouble. Finally, he has generously shared his insights over the years with many other family law attorneys. In a tough situation, he is good to have in your corner."

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Margaret Brost

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because he is both passionate and knowledgeable. He is respected in the legal community. He speaks and writes often (and well) on the subject of father's rights, child custody, and domestic violence. His legal advice is accurate. His practical advice is invaluable."

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Ron Steingold

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I've known Mr. Foreman professionally for many years and recommend him. He's an original thinker and not afraid to take an independent and bold stance. He has the courage to support unpopular clients and causes. He is very knowledgeable and practical."

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Michael Aronoff

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is tops. He is noted for his zealous reputation on dealing with Father's Rights. He is also in the forefront on dealing with Domestic Violence issues. I have attended seminard that he gives for fellow attorneys throughout the state on handling DV matters and he is the first person that I think of contacting when I confront an especially thorny issue on DV. Over the years that I have known Josh, I have found him to be highly intelligent, capable and practical. +++++"

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Andrew Kim

Child custody lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Foreman is one of the best child custody attorneys in the state. He focuses on representing dads often with allegations of domestic violence. He is highly knowledgeable and speaks around the state on family law matters. If you have a custody case, he's the one to call."

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Larry Couture

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is one of the smartest men I know. He has about the broadest background in areas that are important to our area of practice. Additonally, he is a computer expert. Finally, he is funny and caring."

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Melissa Denton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua is one of the most active mentors and most helpful attorneys on WSBA family law listservs. He knows technology matters very well and writes very knowledgeably about family law. I think he would be a good attorney to have on your side."

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Lori Guevara

Child custody lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a very skilled litigator who has extensive experience in child custody and dissolution of marriage matters, especially in cases involving allegations of domestic violence. Josh makes the legal community a better place by maintaining a family law practice listserve. He also assists other attorneys like myself when we come to him for advice. Josh is one of the few local attorneys that I would hire if I were in a messy divorce (but I hope that day never comes!)."

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Erin Ramsey

Family lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh has a thorough knowledge of the law and a passion for seeing it fairly executed. He also maintains a sense of compassion for his clients and truly fights for what they want. I would endorse this lawyer."

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Rhea Rolfe

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is diligent, knowledgeable, and assertive. He works very hard for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

1991

1st in Contracts, UWLS class of 1991, University of Washington School of Law

1971

graduated from Caltech with honors, California Institute of Technology

Work Experience

1991 - Present

attorney, Foreman Law Firm

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

King County Bar Association

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Snohomish County Bar Association

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Education

1991

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Harvard University

A.M. (masters)

1971

California Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science (with honor)

Speaking Engagements

2011

SCBA FLS CLE DVOP Defense

2009

SCBA FLS CLE Computer Q & A

2005

2004

WSFLBA CLE

Top Ten Ethics Mistakes Made By Family Law Attorneys

2004

WSFLBA CLE

How to Win Custody for Dad

2002

KCBA Family Law Institute

Relocation Act Mock Trial (I represented the objecting father and won)

1995

WSBA Third Criminal Justice Institute Electronic Access to Information

1993

meeting of plaintiffs attorneys, Jack-in-the-Box case

using California law to demand punitive damages

Publications

2011

SCBA Family Law Section DVOP Defense

2011

updated Chapter 3, 2010 FL Midyear How to Win a Custody Fight

2010

Washington State Bar Association Family Law Mid-year Chapter 3: How to Win a Custody Fight

2008

Gizmo's Tech Support Alert Free Legal Information on the Web

2007

handout at King Couny Bar Assn, Family Law Section Assignment of shifted attorneys fees in dissolutions

2005

Snohomish County Bar Association Family Law Section How to Quickly and Effectively Defend DV Accusations

1995

WSBA 3rd Criminal Justice Institute Electronic Access to Information

1993

Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Punitive Damages? In Washington?

Languages

English

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