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

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4.6 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Always outstanding results

Each time that I've needed legal help with family law issues I've always gone directly to Anthony Zorich. He knows the WA statues well and knows the best avenues to take to take to achieve to a reasonable outcome. Each time I've retained his services its been a positive outcome and well worth the inv...estment.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly professional, well-respected, and efficient

In my ongoing legal battles against my ex-wife, I have previously utilized two other attorneys. Prior concerns with those attorneys ranged from lack of responsiveness to indecisiveness. Tony helped put all of my previous experiences out of my mind. From the initial meeting, he was a consummate pro...fessional. His demeanor is attentive and direct. He is adept at assessing the entire situation and approaching a case with an over-arching view of how to meet with success. I initially retained Tony's services to combat a vindictive and libelous contempt motion filed by my ex. Bottom line--the motion was thrown out before going to court and mediation resulted in my obtaining more concrete boundaries to keep further nonsense from happening again. Very impressed and I highly recommend.

Posted by ernest stillman | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody of children granted to Father

At the first meeting with Anthony there was little doubt that he was the perfect attorney that my family needed. I felt as if I was under unprovoked assault and clearly being unfairly treated. It took him a matter of minutes to determine that I was not getting the proper legal representation that I n...eeded. During these minutes, he made it clear that I did indeed have a substantial case to present to the court. Being a father I felt that the deck was likely stacked against me and my children in courts (the statistics paint a dismal picture). So trepidation and panic began part and parcel of my life. This trepidation was soon to end and justice was about to take shape for my family. Anthony worked effectively and quickly built up a case and made his strategy clear. He dictated the tempo of the opposition and forced integrity into their equation. When integrity and court orders were violated Anthony wasted no time in consulting with me and made the right legal move at the right time. Knowing the particulars, the opposition’s weakness(es), and the totality of the case, was all that was needed to effectively strike. The legal arguments, once put pen to paper, consisted of facts, facts, facts. There was no waste in his preparation and the pleadings he created were absolutely undeniable and filled with the truth. Anthony’s persuasive oral argument(s) in court left the commissioner with no choice but to grant me a favorable ruling and best of all, my ex-wife was held in contempt of court for her outlandish behaviour. My ex-wife was sobbing in court and had to be physically held up for fear of fainting during his arguments; I felt a ping of empathy for my mother of my children, but in the end Anthony was only presenting the true facts of the case. In the end, I am now a father in custody of his children. My children are safe, happy, and this, in large part, is due to the hard work put in by Anthony and Mallory. I am eternally grateful I sought his counsel and it was well worth the costs. Results matter, and Anthony and Mallory are the best in the business in achieving them. Should I need more legal counsel I will definitely seek Anthony Zorich again without hesitation. Respectfully, Ernest

Posted by David | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Strong, skilled and knowledgeable

I met with Tony after consulting another attorney who told me I was toast. My initial meeting with Tony and his paralegal Mallory was great. They were both very knowledgeable and answered all my questions and answered questions I didn't even think about. Tony reassured me I wasn't toast and helped me... come up with a game plan to help me through my divorce. I know I wasn't his only client but I felt like I was. I could always get in contact with Tony and Mallory and they kept me informed about everything that was going on with my case. Tony always laid out all aspects of any given situations and the pros and cons of all approaches and let me make the decisions about the direction I wanted to move and fully supported those decisions. I never felt alone and Tony and Mallory were quick to "talk me off the ledge" on those occasions when things were getting crazy. Ultimately my case was resolved in mediation, but had it gone to trial, I know I would have been in strong, skilled and knowledgeable hands.

Posted by April | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wow! Highly Recommended

Anthony Zorich is absolutely amazing. Mr. Zorich recently represented me in a Child Custody and Relocation case where my Ex-Husband was contesting a move to a new home and school district. My Ex was demanding multiple changes to our Parenting Plan. Anthony, and his team, was very profession, and ...extremely efficient. To give you a little background, I had recently gone through a bitter divorce and was not looking forward to yet another court case when I was referred to Mr. Zorich. Anthony addressed all my concerns during our initial meeting and throughout the entire process. He helped me understand all of my rights, his take on the scenario, how he felt the court would view my concerns, which issues really mattered to the court and what the next step was. I was really surprised when he showed up to our initial meeting already knowing so much about my recent divorce. It was clear to me that he had done some homework prior to even meeting with me. When we went to court, you could tell that Mr. Zorich already had established prior respect with the court. I quickly knew why. Anthony was so incredibly knowledgeable about the law, that I almost felt sorry for my Ex-Husband. He shut my Ex and his attorney down multiple times and corrected them when something was mis-represented, yet he remained tactful and continued to point out not only the facts of the case, but also referenced my rights and the law again and again. I would highly recommend Anthony to all of my friends, family and acquaintances. I would go back to him again and again. I would like to point out that I was a little shocked at the cost of retaining him initially. Like I mentioned earlier, I had already gone through a very bitter and lengthy divorce and had spent thousands of dollars in attorney fees. HOWEVER, Anthony's services and level of expertise are truly worth every penny. You will see results faster and ultimately, in the end, spend less money. After leaving court that day, I was contacted by Mr. Zorich within a few hours. My Ex-Husband's attorney wanted to negotiate a settlement, which I wouldn't consider. Thanks to Anthony and his representation in court, two days later, my Ex-Husband dropped his case against me entirely. Thanks again Mr. Zorich. You helped make things much less stressful and my family is happy and healthy.

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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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