Christopher R. Rao

Christopher R. Rao

3.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Personal Injury ... +2 more

2411 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

29 years

50%
Real Estate 25%

29 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Law Offices of Christopher R. Rao

2411 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144-5014

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Christopher R. Rao's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

Mr. Rao is an excellent lawyer. He got me a great settlement a few years ago. I returned to his firm and had him do my will. I have called him with questions and he has given me sound advice that has really saved me. I recommended him to friends and family because of the personal care and attention ...he gives you.

Posted by Lisa | August 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

RUN AWAY!

Complete incompetence! Don't be fooled by his fast talking! Cost 2x as much as he projected and he knew nothing about our case in spite of that fact that he billed numerous hours supposedly working on it. Didn't even know the simplest of facts like how many children we have! Please RUN the other way...! Don't waste your money. You will get NOTHING in return.

Posted by Nigel | February 12, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Rao is energetic, strategic and thoughtful

Christopher Rao and his firm worked with me on the separation from my common law wife in 2011-2012. Christopher and his firm were professional, knowledgeable and very helpful in getting me through this difficult process. In the middle of it all, my emotional response to the situation caused me to mak...e some foolish mistakes that put me unnecessarily back in court. Rao personally intervened and represented me in court against one of the best divorce attorneys in Seattle (rated 10 on this board) - and he won my case hands down. Chris is very good at explaining the client's role and responsibilities during a court case and makes very clear the choices at every turn. Since my case has wrapped up, Christopher has continued to provide me with sound advice as I occasionally need to revisit and interpret my final court orders.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

This firm and attorney are excellent. Christopher Rao is extremely knowledgeable and made my divorce bearable. He handled my case with compassion and integrity. I highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce.

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Christopher R. Rao's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Edwards

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christopher is a compassionate and creative attorney who gets great results for his clients."

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Javier Ortiz

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Funk

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the law, and advises the judges and commissioners regarding the local court rules. He is well respected by family law attorneys in King County. He is hard working and one of the most articulate attorneys I have met. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris to a friend or family member."

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Kim Sandher

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Brian Edwards

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Javier Ortiz

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, Beacon Attorneys, PLLC

Education

1992

Harvard Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Letters that Win Cases: Legal Writing Skills that Generate Success

2008

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Letters that Win Cases: Legal Writing Skills that Generate Success

Languages

English

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