Joseph Lars Rockne

Joseph Lars Rockne

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 33 years

Litigation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Mediation

2400 NW 80th ST., PMB 119, Seattle, WA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

I represent individuals, families and small businesses in a wide range of business disputes. Both plaintiff and defendant.

34 years

70%
Real Estate 20%

Much of my real estate practice consists of advising neighbors in disputes over boundaries, trees, and easements and driveways. Both plaintiff and defendant.

34 years

20%
Mediation 10%

After litigating dozens of neighbor disputes, I have begun helping parties and their counsel resolve them through mediation. A practice I enjoy.

13 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joseph L. Rockne, PLLC

2400 NW 80th ST., PMB 119, Seattle, WA, 98117-4449

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Joseph Lars Rockne's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2011 | Real Estate

Highly Recommended

Joe assisted in resolving a lengthy real estate dispute and I highly recommend him for his real estate expertise and integrity. His professionalism, knowledge of the law, and keeping the facts straight before both court and mediation was instrumental in a successful outcome for me. During the ent...ire time, Joe quickly kept me informed and kept up with all the legal requirements. I have had him review other real estate matters and will continue to do so.

Posted by Vince | April 14, 2011 | Real Estate

Broad depth of knowledge, very helpful

Joe has helped me in many ways, over several years and with several different properties. Specifically, in negotiating with the tenant, reviewing leases, fighting adverse possession and even reviewing a reverse mortgage, to start with. His input has helped me, and saved me some money. He has also ...assisted me by referring me to others for tasks like reviewing title history, and other legal transactions. He always keeps the facts of my properties correct, which is surprising to me as they are fairly complicated. I have referred several clients to him, as I have been very impressed.

Posted by Brian Sodorff | April 13, 2011 | Real Estate

Recommendation for Joe Rockne

I have been in the mortgage industry for over 23 years. Joe has handled my personal realestate transactions and those of my clients well. He is as good as it gets and i know this first hand as i have been involved in numerous deals involving attorneys. I will continue to refer Joe all of my clients....

Posted by Gerry | April 08, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Adverse Possession Lawsuit

A neighbor sued for adverse possession after we removed and replaced a small fence back onto the correct property line. I brought the lawsuit to Joseph Rockne for help and advice and was immediately impressed with his knowledge and excellent counsel. He has kept on top of this lawsuit every step of t...he way. The case has not yet been settled, however I don't worry about it because I have full confidence he is protecting me and working toward the best possible outcome.

Posted by Anne | April 07, 2011 | Mediation

Excellent Counsel in Property Easement Dispute with Neighbour

I hired Jo to work on a complex issue with a neighbour who had utilities on my land and no formal easements due to a poor quality short plat by the person who sold each us us our houses. Jo was excellent. He was very experienced in real estate law, very respectful, kept me informed, provided clear ex...planations of my options, worked hard to resolve the issue prior to our final court date and eventually got all parties to attend mediation and agree a settlement, no small feat given the personalities involved. I highly recommend Jo and would hire him again.

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Joseph Lars Rockne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Olaf Hansen

Litigation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Family member

"Joe is a smart attorney always working to find the best solution for his clients."

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Daniel Foe

Litigation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Rockne on a number of occasions. Mr. Rockne has a breadth of experience which makes him an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Lawrence Glosser

Real estate lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe Rockne for the past 15 years, and we have opposed each other on several cases. Joe is very knowledgable, hardworking and dedicated to his clients. He has excellent legal skills and cares about his client. He also has a great sense of humor and loves sports which speaks highly of his character."

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Joyce Schwensen

Litigation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Rockne has his practice in the same community as I do, and I have referred a number of clients to him for arbitration and litigation. The clients I have referred to Joe have been pleased with his work, and I believe he is a very good attorney."

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Patrick Burpee

Real estate lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe Rockne for seven years, and know him to be a hard worker who is very dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his clients. He is smart, tenacious, and has good common sense. I have referred transactional and litigated real estate clients to him over the years with excellent results. I heartily endorse him and highly recommend his services."

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Jill Bliss

Real estate lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe did excellent work on a recent difficult case. His cool head and intuitive legal mind helped to get the case resolved."

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Aaron Hicks

Real estate lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. His is a competent, honest and practical lawyer."

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Kristin Reeder

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Joe Rockne for approximately three years in the same law firm and continue to refer cases to him. Joe Rockne is a highly capable and experienced attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Founders Award, Families with Children from China

2002

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Joseph L. Rockne, PLLC

2001 - 2004

Attorney, The Lawless Partnership, PLLP

Associations

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section

2005 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution

2004 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property and Probate

2001 - Present

King County Bar Association

2001 - Present

KCBA - Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

2001 - Present

WSBA - Real Property Probate and Trust Section

2008 - 2009

Families With Children From China

President

2007 - 2009

ABA - Section of Dispute Resolution

Member

2006 - 2009

ABA - Committee on Pretrial Practice and Discovery

2006 - 2009

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

Member

2005 - 2009

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

2004 - 2009

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Dunavant v Quach

Defense Verdict

Suller v. Sharma

Verdict for Seller. Arbitration ruling reversed. Ruling included award of attorney fees and costs.

Ku v. Cai

Verdict for Seller

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Education

1991

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Central Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Small Office Management for the Legal Professional

Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas and Malpractice

2008

Law Office Management for the Paralegal

Ethical Issues and Avoiding Malpractice

2007

Transitions: Merging Your Practice with Case Management Software

Chosing Case Management Software

Publications

2010

Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual Chapter VII Quiet Title and Ejectment Actions

2009

Washington State Bar Real Property and Probate Section Newsletter A Statute of Limitations Defense to Claims of Breach of Warranty in Adverse Possession Claims

2009

Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual Chapter VII Quiet Title and Ejectment Actions

2008

Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual Chapter VII Quiet Title and Ejectment Actions

Languages

English

Activity

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