Anthony J. Zorich JR

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Anthony J. Zorich JR

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Gig Harbor, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

2615 Jahne Ave. N.W., Ste. E-7, Gig Harbor, WA

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

70%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017 2016
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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Harbor Family Law Group

2615 Jahne Ave. N.W., Ste. E-7, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335

harborfamilylawgroup.com/

Online Presence

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Anthony J. Zorich JR's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vladimir | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

the worst experience

When I got to the initial consultation with Anthony Zorich he seemed very attentive, professional and dedicative attorney! By the way the consultation cost was $375, which is not refundable and would not be included towards your retainer if you hire an attorney! Completely disappointed with Senio...r Attorney Anthony Zorich representation! I’ve got two identically the same restraining orders filled against me (one from my ex-wife, second from her husband). Court hearings were scheduled for the different dates. I hired Mr Zorich for these two cases. The first hearing where Mr. Zorich represented me failed and the protection order was granted to the petitioner. I got disappointed because on my unprofessional opinion it was not difficult to win this case. For the second hearing Mr. Zorich sent me exact the same declaration (knowing in advance that the same exact case was unsuccessful with that declaration) and he said that I need to sign it, which I refused to do, saying that I need to file a new one (different)! After writing a new declaration Mr. Zorich read through it and said that I would never be successful with this type of declaration and put an ultimatum either we file the initial declaration or he would withdraw himself from the case. I told him “you made your choice” and I went to represent myself with MY new declaration. After the second hearing, when the Judge was concluding the 4 hours long hearing he said “I don’t even see the reason of granting the protection order in the first hearing in this matter” and granted me the denial of the case! As for the attorney fee, Tony Zorich got a deposit of the amount of $12,500, after him loosing the case in a court he charged me $5,525 and mentioned that I need to wait two weeks to get the deposit back, after that I received a refund of $10,890.50. So his total charge for one lost case was $7,134.50!!! That’s insane!!! To my question why the deposit was returned not in full I got NO ANSWER!!! After withdrawing himself from the case, he has never answered to any of my emails, even though I have never received the final decision of the case he was taking care of and I was needed to go to the Superior court myself to pull out the record. I am going to file a claim to State Bar Association. If you want to loose money for the lost cases Anthony Zorich can help you with that!

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Poor guidance, lots of errors

I expected so much more... I could have done my own parenting plan, but I wanted a lawyer to be sure it was done correctly and catch anything I might have missed.... It ended up being the other way around! And expensive for me to correct his and his paralegal's mistakes!! Unfortunately, much of your ...contact is with the paralegal too... his Mallory was HORRIBLE! There were incorreclty typed figures and data each time I reviewed documents. As for Tony, he was nice, but there were stipulations that I had in my head that I wanted in a parenting plan; I was thinking he'd have others to add too, but once drafted, I had to ask for things to be included that I thought should simply be there based on my type of case. I feel awful for less educated clients who might have signed off on the first papers they were given- I don't like thinking about how they might have missed some stuff and gotten screwed! Horrible experience. However, to be fair, I'll add that Tony patiently answered my numerous questions until I was satisfied with the answers and did have a few key phrases to put in the plan that I probably wouldn't have had on my own. I'm glad it's over and I'm done giving them money!

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Anthony J. Zorich JR's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chelsea Miller

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Margaret Lund

Family lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is known in Pierce County as a passionate and fierce attorney for his clients. He is well-liked by fellow attorneys and the bench, and is a trusted voice in the courtroom. I would recommend Tony to anyone looking for strong representation in their family law case."

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Bryon Guymon

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amber Austin

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony works hard for his clients, and demonstrates his dedication to the profession through his involvement in the local Family Law community. Tony is a competent and compassionate attorney."

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Teena Johnson

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony Zorich is an excellent attorney with the legal skills and compassion that family law clients need and deserve."

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Barbara Mcinvaille

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony is a highly skilled, very personable and practical attorney. I also have the pleasure of serving on a committee with him. I am happy to endorse him!"

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Heather Swann

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Thomas

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle LaBelle

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deanna Rusch

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is knowledgeable in all areas of family law and I would recommend him without hesitation. He is confident, caring and a skilled litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Mindy Stannard

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Andrews

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Tony on a highly contentious divorce case and custody battle. He was an excellent advocate for his client while also being cognizant of the negative aspects of protracted litigation. He is professional and intelligent, as well as a formidable opponent in the courtroom."

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Brien Galbraith

Child support lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Boaz Weintraub

Child support lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kim Schnuelle

Family lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Payseno

Child support lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Caring and Trustworthy."

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David Starks

Family lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Annelisa Smith

Child support lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rita Irvin

Child custody lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chris Maharry

Family lawyer

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Heather Bliss

Family lawyer

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Lindsey Rogers

Family lawyer

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Margaret Lund

Family lawyer

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Mark Johnson

Family lawyer

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Bryon Guymon

Family lawyer

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Amber Austin

Family lawyer

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Dominik Musafia

Family lawyer

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Teena Johnson

Family lawyer

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Luisa Sondie

Family lawyer

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John Thomas

Family lawyer

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Deanna Rusch

Family lawyer

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Danielle LaBelle

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Andrews

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brien Galbraith

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Payseno

Family lawyer

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Kim Schnuelle

Family lawyer

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Boaz Weintraub

Family lawyer

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Rita Irvin

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Harbor Family Law Group

2020 - 2022

Senior Associate Attorney, Harbor Family Law Group

2018 - 2020

Senior Associate Attorney, Bliss Law Group

2017 - 2018

Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2012 - 2017

Associate Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2008 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Teena Johnson

2008 - 2008

eDAT Attorney, K&L Gates

2007 - 2007

Contract Associate, Eagle Law Offices

2006 - 2007

Rule 9 Legal Intern - Criminal Defense Department, Cooney Law Offices, PS

2004 - 2004

Investigation Intern, The Defender Association

Associations

2018 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2012 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice President

2014 - 2017

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

Dissolution with Children

Entry of final pleadings forthcoming.

Objection to Relocation

Final orders entered by agreement.

Dissolution with Children

Client receives Child Support and Maintenance.

Child Support Modification for Post-Secondary Education.

Child Support adjusted and Post-Secondary Educational Support ordered, in an amount more favorable to Client than what Client proposed.

Child Support Modification for Post-Secondary Education

Child Support adjusted and Post-Secondary Educational Support ordered, in an amount more favorable to Client than what Opposing Party proposed.

Dissolution with Children

Case settled in September of 2012. Child remains with Client in final Parenting Plan, with relocation to Hawaii. Client receives Child Support.

Domestic Violence Order of Protection

Successfully argued against entry of Domestic Violence Order of Protection in February of 2013.

Domestic Violence Order of Protection

Domestic Violence Order of Protection obtained in October of 2012.

Parenting Plan Modification

Parenting Plan modified on a minor basis. Successfully argued against Opposing Party’s requests for supervised visitation and psychological evaluation. Obtained more visitation than recommendation of Guardian Ad Litem.

Parenting Plan Modification

Parenting Plan modified. Children placed into custody of Client, and restrained from relocating to Hawaii with Opposing Party. Opposing Party awarded minimal visitation.

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Education

2007

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

NALS of Pierce County Ethics CLE

Transitioning Law Offices

2017

NALS of Pierce County CLE and Meeting

De Facto Parentage

2012

Dissolution From A to Z

Commencement and Procedure

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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