Philip Colin Tsai

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Philip Colin Tsai

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Philip

Biography

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.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

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.

28 years | 250 cases

30%
Family 30%

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.

28 years | 250 cases

30%
Child Custody 15%

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.

28 years | 250 cases

15%
Child Support 15%

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]

28 years | 250 cases

15%
Alimony 10%

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.

28 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tsai Law Company, PLLC

2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA, 98121

tlclawco.com/philip-c-tsai/

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Philip Colin Tsai's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Super Lawyer

Phil Tsai is highly competent. I am a domestic violence survivor and Phil navigated my case with expertise and care. I couldn’t have asked for a better result. His fee is worth every penny. The other reviews here are spot on. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Posted by Michele | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An intelligent but tough divorce attorney with integrity!

If I had to describe Phillip Tsai in a word, it would be (incredible). He took over my case which was extremely flawed and complex. There was a lot of ugliness, mistruths and intimidation from opposing council, which is very frightening when you are battling a dissolution of marriage, with domestic a...buse, where a child is involved. Phil sorted through and stuck with facts and integrity. He resolved a very tough case and we came through with the best possible decisions in arbitration, to keep my child safe. Phil was very professional at all times, yet kind, understanding and knowledgeable of the fears and mental stages a parent with a child, where abuse was present experiences. He is also a financial wizard at figures and negotiations with properties, support, financial accounts, etc. and very good at explaining what each means to a client who may not understand complex columns and graphs. He was so real and caring that I worried he may not be aggressive enough, as we were up against a very intimidating and aggressive attorney on the opposing side. Don't let his kindness fool you, Phil is extremely factual and very tough while still holding on to a civil and polite demeanor. I almost felt sorry for the other side when he presented our case. He was fantastic and extremely tough. In the end, nobody ever leaves with everything they want, but I feel we could not have done better, keeping my child safe, working out custody and financially in respect to support and splits of community property. I would strongly recommend obtaining Phillip Tsai or anyone else with Tsai Law Company.

Posted by Rochelle | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Kind, Caring, Compassionate

My experience was more than I could ask for. In a time that is very difficult I found the staff and attorney to be top notch. The caring, compassion, kindness and knowledge helped ease the situation. I would recommend Philip Tsai for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Trust Phil 100%. Excellent job. Many thanks!

Phil did excellent job for me going through the divorce, finalizing parenting plan through a mediator at the end. He is highly experienced, hardworking and TALANTED lawyer. He knows what he is doing, pay attention to details. When I hire Phil I felt very safe, without stress at all and felt that I a...m in a good hands. I will definitely recommend Phil.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Calm, focused, and effective

I would highly recommend Phil Tsai, for anyone, going through a divorce, one of the most difficult passages of life, for both spouses. I went through this passage after a long term marriage, with deep emotional conflicts, and I was very glad that I hired Phil Tsai to represent me. He is not only a ...smart, experienced lawyer, but he is an excellent communicator who understands not only the legal process but also comprehends the human interactions during the process. My case had hard complex issues, with high emotions and high assets. He listened carefully and assessed the complexities with a human ear, and not just a legal pad. Although there must be other good, competent divorce attorneys in the area, I think Phil Tsai is probably exceptional in that he helped me, as his client, to understand and navigate the “inherently adversarial process” and to keep focus on what is really important and come out with a legal/financial fair outcome. Without his calm legal guidance, I would have fallen off the cliff. I believe that Phil Tsai’s intelligent legal steps and steadfast, strong negotiations were very effective. He is a respectful attorney, and despite his busy practice, he always returned my calls and emails in a timely manner. In the end, you have to trust your attorney to work hard and do the best to represent you, and that’s what Phil Tsai did. He helped me get through the legal maze, protect my position when things got rough, then kept me in focus, and arrived at a fair settlement. I would recommend Phil Tsai to anyone, any age, without reservations. He is an excellent attorney with a smart brain and a good heart. -January 2015

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Philip Colin Tsai's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey MacNichols

Family lawyer | Jun 20

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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Todd DeVallance

Family lawyer | Mar 10

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."

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Russell Atkatsh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Philip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jay Neff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deborah Gordon

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Marlow

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is a tenacious and knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend him to anyone."

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Douglas Becker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

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."

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Rick Jones

Family lawyer | Dec 13

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."

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John Lufkin

Family lawyer | Oct 05

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."

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Robert Miller

Family lawyer | Aug 05

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."

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Daniel O'Rourke

Family lawyer | Aug 05

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."

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John O'Rourke

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Phil works proactively with the client's goals in mind. He is diligent, hard-working, and always prepared."

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Michael Fancher

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

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."

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Emily Tsai

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Kitchell

Family lawyer

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Jay Neff

Family lawyer

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Deborah Gordon

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Marlow

Family lawyer

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Rick Jones

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Lufkin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Benjamin Haslam

Family lawyer

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Jennie Laird

Family lawyer

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Robert Miller

Family lawyer

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Daniel O'Rourke

Real estate lawyer

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John O'Rourke

Family lawyer

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Michael Fancher

Family lawyer

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Douglas Becker

Family lawyer

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Emily Tsai

Family lawyer

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Todd DeVallance

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey MacNichols

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

1994

Woolston Award Finalist, University of Washington, Department of Sociology

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner/Member, Tsai Law Company, PLLC

2000 - 2008

Attorney, Downtown Seattle Family Law Firm

1997 - 2000

Associate, Russell & Pitts, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association group

Member

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1997

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

1994

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2019

Mechanics of Valuing and Dividing Marital Property Divorce and Dividing Property

2017

Family Law Midyear RCW 26.10 Non Parental Custody

2015

Boot Camp: Marriage Dissolution Family Law

2014

Tax Consequences and Treatment in Divorce Divorce and Tax Issues

2013

Tax Treatment and Consequences of Divorce Family Law Tax Issues

2013

Dealing with a Rambo Litigator in Divorce Litigation and Divorce

2012

NBI Tax and Divorce Seminar Tax Consequences and Divorce

2011

WSBA Family Law Midyear Ethical Issues and Technology

2011

Annual Family Law Hot Topics Issues that Thwart Settlement

2008

King County Bar Association Family Law Practice

Publications

2022

2022

Washington Family Law Deskbook Enforcement of Divorce Decrees

2019

National Business Institute Seminar The Mechanics of Valuing and Dividing Marital Property

2015

The Dissolution Landscape Boot Camp: Marriage Dissolution

2014

National Business Institute Seminar Tax Consequences of Divorce

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Dirty Litigation Tactics Rambo Lawyers Love

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Tax Treatment and Consequences of Divorce

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Tax Consequences and Divorce

2011

2011

Washington State Bar Association (CLE) Ethical Issues and the Use of Technology

2011

Court of Appeals, Division I Brief of Respondent

2010

Court of Appeals, Division I Brief of Respondent

Languages

English

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