Emily Jennifer Tsai

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Emily Jennifer Tsai

5.0
9 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation ... +4 more

2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1560, Seattle, WA

About Emily

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Family 20%

20%
Litigation 15%

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-7000 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Emily J. Tsai

2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1560, Seattle, WA, 98121

tlclawco.com/seattle-divorce-lawyers.html

Online Presence

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Emily Jennifer Tsai's Reviews

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Posted by D | November 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She saved my life

Emily is the best family law attorney. She is compassionate, understanding, and highly knowledgeable in family law and Washington court procedures. Emily masterfully handled domestic violence restraining orders to protect me, and my child. This is especially difficult when you are a man on the rec...eiving end of domestic violence. People often don’t think this can happen to men, but it does, and Emily took my case very seriously. She went above and beyond, negotiating and finalizing my divorce from my abusive spouse right before the year ended. Emily and her staff gave me a new chance at life with the new year. When most people are preparing for end-of-year holidays, Emily and her team were working tirelessly to secure my freedom and my family’s well-being. Only the best attorney would do that, and that’s who you want on your side. Throughout the process, she provided options and advice on how to keep costs low. You will not regret hiring her; she has proven to me that she’s THE best family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Divorce Attorney

I’ve recently contacted Emily’s firm on a divorce/separation matter. I didn’t have much expectations contacting her firm but Emily’s effort in helping me was something that I will cherish for a very long time. I walked away from the experience with more knowledge on what options that are now availa...ble to me and an immense sense of relief, knowing that my problem is now solvable, all made possible by Emily’s great work ethics, outstanding research skill, and expertise in her fields of practice. Most importantly, she treated me with kindness, patience and utmost respect.

Posted by Fabian Sanin | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Support Order

Emily was great at clarifying what the law is and my options are with my situation. Emily was honest with me on what the outcome could be and what her plan was for the situation. Very much appreciated.

Posted by Terry | November 16, 2014

Best out of 4 Lawyers for High Asset Divorce

I found Emily Tsai after seeing my wife’s lawyer out class my first 3 lawyers. He was able to take the documented truth and twist it into lies. The first 3 fell prey to sleazy tactics and threats of sanctions. Maybe they were afraid of a lawyer who had a Commissioner working in his law firm. Emily... took him on and save me from losing potentially $2 million to the lies and tricks of the other side. She did this by not responding to lies and sleaze with lies and sleaze. She did it using the high road with good legal reasoning, good legal research, and outstanding expert witnesses. Emily is hard working. To my objection she had me in her office late into the night to prepare for the arbitration hearing. Her husband was very patient and waited hours for her to complete the preparations. If you have high value assets at risk in your divorce, you need to see Emily. She is well worth her fee.

Posted by Debbie | August 22, 2014

The Best Child Custody Attorney In Seattle!

Emily is very knowledgeable and very compassinate with her client's. She took on a very complicated case of mine and guieded me through all the confusing red tape. When it came to trial time and I just didn't have anymore funds to pay her, she took it on for FREE!!!!! As she seen through all of the b...iasness. Emily still helps me whenever I call her, she is there for me to answer all of my questions with her knowledge and compassion. She is truely an Angel! If in need of the Best please call her!

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Emily Jennifer Tsai's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hillary Roberts-Griffith

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the opportunity to work with Ms. Tsai as opposing counsel more than once. She is highly professional, knowledgeable and skilled in her practice."

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily is a smart attorney who knows the law and is able to also come up with creative ideas to serve her clients' needs. She is a strong advocate and a respected adversary."

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Virginia Amis

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has an excellent knowledge of family law and practices with integrity. It is a pleasure to work on a case with her."

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Yvette Durant

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Emily is both professional and personable. She truly cares about her clients and will go that extra mile for them. I would trust her implicitly with any legal matter."

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Lisa DuFour

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily and I worked together on paternity cases through the KCPA Family Support Division. Emily is calm, organized, thoughtful, and responsive. She has broad knowledge of family law issues."

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David Kontos

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have the opportunity to have cases with Emily and can attest to not only her professionalism, but to her integrity, honesty and strong passion for her clients. She is a great lawyer and a great person."

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Anthony Marlow

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked with Emily as opposing counsel before and now for her. She is a tenacious, intelligent, and knowledgeable attorney. She advocates very strongly for her clients. Anyone that hires her to represent them will feel confident and comfortable knowing that she is on their side."

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Deborah Gordon

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Rourke

Child custody lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is a skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney who has argued third party custody cases in both trial and appellate courts."

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Philip Tsai

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd DeVallance

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Emily is an amazing attorney and strong advocate for her clients."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lisa DuFour

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Janet Helson

Family lawyer

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Michael Bugni

Family lawyer

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Amanda DuBois

Family lawyer

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer

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Boyd Buckingham

Family lawyer

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Richard Hart

Family lawyer

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David Kontos

Family lawyer

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James Shipman

Family lawyer

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David Kitchell

Family lawyer

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Deborah Gordon

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Lufkin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John O'Rourke

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Todd DeVallance

Family lawyer

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Philip Tsai

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Pro Bono Service Commendation, King County Superior Court

2008

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

1989

Scholarship, Washington Legal Foundation

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Tsai Law Company PLLC

2008 - 2014

Contract Mediation Services, King County Prosecutor Family Support

2005 - 2008

Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Clinic

1995 - 2008

Owner, Emily J. Tsai, Attorney at Law

1991 - 1994

Associate, Law Office of John C. O'Rourke

1990 - 1991

Law Clerk, Ulin Dann & Lambe

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, PS

Associations

2013 - Present

King County Bar Association

2008 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of U

Appeal allowing Remand

Marriage of D.

Succeeded in Defeating Appeal

Parentage of J.M.W.

Division I Court of Appeals Affirmed Trial Court Decision

Parentage of J.A.B.,

Successful de facto parent case

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Education

1991

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Authenticating and Admitting Evidence: Start to Finish

Applying the Hearsay Rule and its Exceptions

2019

Authenticating and Admitting Evidence: Start to Finish

Legal Ethics in Evidence

2018

Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know

Ethics

2018

Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every attorney Needs to Know

Hearsay Objections and Exceptions

2016

What to do when?

Pre Nuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements

2012

NBI Adoption Law and Practice CLE

Adoption Law and Practice

Publications

2023

WSBA Family Law Deskbook Chapter 70- Homesteads

2014

Aspatore Book publication Strategies for Military Family Law

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Ethics

2012

National Business Institute Seminar When There is an Obstacle to Adoption- An Overview of Other Legal Actions

Languages

English

Activity

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