At Tsai Law Company, we care about our clients. Call our Seattle Divorce Lawyers today 206-728-8000.We can help you calculate or change your alimony/spousal support in Washington state.We help clients in King, Snohomish, and Pierce county with sole child custody in Washington.Helping clients with child support questions determination of income in Washington state.We help clients in King, Snohomish, and Pierce county with divorce and separation cases in WA.
Philip C. Tsai is a partner at Tsai Law Company, PLLC, a boutique law firm in downtown Seattle, where he almost exclusively practices family law. He received his B.A. in Sociology, cum laude, from the University of Washington in 1994; and his J.D., cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law in 1997. Mr. Tsai is a frequent Continuing Legal Education speaker through the Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, and National Business Institute regarding various family law topics. In addition to his trial court work, he practices appellate work and has successfully argued before the Washington Supreme Court.
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Our Seattle Divorce Lawyers have over 30 years of combined legal experience in the area of Divorce, Separation, and Family Law. All of the Seattle divorce attorney's and lawyers working at our firm are experienced in divorce and family law matters. Call and speak to a Seattle Divorce Lawyer at TLC to answer your questions regarding your divorce rights 206-728-8000. We will answer your Washington divorce telephone questions free of charge and keep all information confidential.
24 years, 250 cases
At TLC, we have over 30 years combined experience in alimony and divorce. We can assist you with modification of alimony, stop alimony/end spousal support, temporary spousal support or permanent spousal support, spousal support guidelines, and spousal support payments/spousal support modification, and alimony modification. Call an Alimony Attorney at TLC at 206-728-8000 to discuss Spousal Maintenance or Alimony law in Washington State as applied to your situation.
24 years, 250 cases
At Tsai Law Company, we have over 30 years combined experience in child custody and divorce in Washington State. Call for a free phone consultation with one of our seasoned Child Custody Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Trial Attorneys at 1-425-DIVORCE (348-6723) to discuss provisions for your Parenting Plan and your visitation rights. Our experienced child custody Lawyers today can discuss your child custody questions regarding visitation, court adjudication, and child custody court rulings.
24 years, 250 cases
At Tsai Law Company, we have over 30 years combined experience in child support in Washington State. We can assist you with your questions regarding the calculation of income, deviation of child support, child support payments, and child support enforcement. Call an attorney at TLC at 206-728-8000 to discuss Child Support law in Washington as applied specifically to your case including the new changes effective October 1, 2009. You can also e-mail us at [email protected]
24 years, 250 cases
At TLC, we have over 30 years combined experience in alimony and divorce. We can assist you with modification of alimony, stop alimony/end spousal support, temporary spousal support or permanent spousal support, spousal support guidelines, and spousal support payments/spousal support modification, and alimony modification. Call an Alimony Attorney at TLC at 206-728-8000 to discuss Spousal Maintenance or Alimony law in Washington State as applied to your situation.
24 years, 250 cases
Languages spoken
English
Tsai Law Company, PLLC
2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 2200
Seattle, WA, 98121
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1997 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Woolston Award Finalist | University of Washington, Department of Sociology | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Member | Tsai Law Company, PLLC | 2008 - Present |
Attorney | Downtown Seattle Family Law Firm | 2000 - 2008 |
Associate | Russell & Pitts, PLLC | 1997 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Snohomish County Bar Association group | Member | 2008 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | The Mechanics of Valuing and Dividing Marital Property | 2019 |
The Dissolution Landscape | Boot Camp: Marriage Dissolution | 2015 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Tax Consequences of Divorce | 2014 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Tax Treatment and Consequences of Divorce | 2013 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Dirty Litigation Tactics Rambo Lawyers Love | 2013 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Tax Consequences and Divorce | 2012 |
Court of Appeals, Division I | Brief of Respondent | 2011 |
Washington State Bar Association (CLE) | Ethical Issues and the Use of Technology | 2011 |
King County Bar Association | Shape of the Table- Issues That Thwart Settlement | 2011 |
Court of Appeals, Division I | Brief of Respondent | 2010 |
Enzine Articles | Top 10 Ways to Save Money in Divorce | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude | 1997 |
University of Washington -Seattle | BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mechanics of Valuing and Dividing Marital Property | Divorce and Dividing Property | 2019 |
Family Law Midyear | RCW 26.10 Non Parental Custody | 2017 |
Boot Camp: Marriage Dissolution | Family Law | 2015 |
Tax Consequences and Treatment in Divorce | Divorce and Tax Issues | 2014 |
Tax Treatment and Consequences of Divorce | Family Law Tax Issues | 2013 |
Dealing with a Rambo Litigator in Divorce | Litigation and Divorce | 2013 |
NBI Tax and Divorce Seminar | Tax Consequences and Divorce | 2012 |
WSBA Family Law Midyear | Ethical Issues and Technology | 2011 |
Annual Family Law Hot Topics | Issues that Thwart Settlement | 2011 |
King County Bar Association | Family Law Practice | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Custody of LMS | 5/4 Decision in Favor of Respondent |
In re Marriage of M | Court of Appeals Division I Affirmed Trial Court Decision |
In re Marriage of W | Successful Affirmation of Trial Court Decision |
Marriage of Christel, 101 Wn. App. 13, 1 P.3d 600 (2000). | Successful appeal of child relocation case. |
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Jeffrey MacNichols, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have referred several clients to Mr. Tsai. Every client is tremendously impressed with his work.
Todd DeVallance, Family Attorney on Mar 10, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Hands down the best family law attorney I know. Phil has been my mentor for several years and I continue to learn from him every day.
Russell Atkatsh, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Philip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jay Neff, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 15, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Deborah Gordon, Family Attorney on May 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Marlow, Family Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Phil is a tenacious and knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend him to anyone.
Douglas Becker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Phil is highly respected by his peers for his knowledge, grit and caring. I never hesitate to refer clients to him.
Rick Jones, Family Attorney on Dec 13, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Phil is a terrific attorney who brings both intellect and passion to his practice. I know him to be dedicated to his clients and well liked by the Judges and Court Commissioners.
John Lufkin, Family Attorney on Oct 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Phil is an extraordinary attorney, and it is a great privilege to work for him. His mastery of the domestic relations statutes and his ability to recite case law is phenomenal. Phil has been a mentor to me, and his influence on my practice has been tremendous.
Robert Miller, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Phil is a smart & aggressive advocate for his clients while at the same time being pragmatic about settling cases.
Daniel O'Rourke, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Phil is an outstanding family law attorney. I refer clients to Phil and his firm with confidence.
John O'Rourke, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Phil works proactively with the client's goals in mind. He is diligent, hard-working, and always prepared.
Michael Fancher, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Years ago I worked at with Phil at the same firm. At the time he was probably the best lawyer there. Since then I have had the pleasure of working on a cooperative divorce case where Phil represented the other party. He was both extremely knowledgeable and very good to work with.
Emily Tsai, Family Attorney on Jul 15, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Todd DeVallance, Family Attorney on Mar 10, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Hands down the best family law attorney I know. Phil has been my mentor for several years and I continue to learn from him every day.
Jeffrey MacNichols, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have referred several clients to Mr. Tsai. Every client is tremendously impressed with his work.
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