Lorraine Alicia Rimson

Lorraine Alicia Rimson

3.4
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Port Townsend, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce, Family ... +2 more

228 Gaines Street, Port Townsend, WA

About Lorraine

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

We represent clients in all matters related to divorce and or separation.

33 years

30%
Uncontested Divorce 25%

We represent clients in uncontested divorces through our website www.WashingtonDivorceMadeSimple.com

33 years

25%
Family 20%

We represent clients in all areas of family law. This includes Partnership Agreements, Child Support, Parenting Plan, 3d Party Custody, Committed Intimate Relationships, and more....

33 years

20%
General Practice 15%

We provide advice and guidance to clients in any and all matters. If there is a need -- criminal, personal injury -- that we don't handle, we help them find the attorney best suited to fit their needs.

33 years

15%
Estate Planning 10%

We advise clients and prepare basic estate planning documents including Last Will and Testament; Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directive, and others.

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Kurlin & Rimson, PLLC

228 Gaines Street, Port Townsend, WA, 98368

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Lorraine Alicia Rimson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Rae | May 9, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Dropped

I found Lorraine to be knowledgeable and initially helpful though we never made it past the consultation despite her telling me I could work with her (and even offered a “locals” discount). When I returned for a second meeting, after gathering the information for my divorce as she directed, she was “...not accepting new clients”. I emailed and called and the response was unprofessionally long in coming, and I was met with a flat out “no” despite my best efforts to just get a phone consult of 1/2 hour to answer questions. I thought I had legal counsel. Divorce is hard enough. Now I have to go and invest time and money to start again with someone else. I feel dropped.

Lorraine Rimson

Replied last May 10, 2022

This person hired me for a consult, and she found me to be knowledgeable and helpful. She wanted me to represent her, but I was not available to do so. There are certain cases we attorneys cannot take. This does not make us bad people or bad attorneys. I do not have a "locals" discount, so I don't know what she is talking about. I wish her well.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Never hire Lorraine as your attorney.

I hired Lorraine Rimson to represent me through a very painful divorce. She did not take time to get to know the details. Further , she never pursued delving into my spouse's dangerous behavior. If you are looking for the attorney to "fight" for you, Lorraine Rimson is NOT your attorney. She was ...unprepared with my case and very ineffective at defending me against opposing counsel's accusations. I became very fearful of what would happen if my case actually proceeded to trial. Her style made a divorce process harder, longer and more expensive that it needed to be. Lorraine Rimson is not the attorney you want on your side. Very dishonest and unprofessional. Rorraine Rimson kept telling me "she was working on my case", but nothing has been done, I was charged thousands dollars. Her confrontational approach to family law has left permanent and unnecessary scars on my family.

Lorraine Rimson

Replied last June 14, 2021

I strongly disagree with this person's assessment of my work on her behalf or my approach overall. Though the review says "anonymous," I know who this client is. Interestingly, my office received numerous gifts and cards from this individual -- so many we had to ask her to stop -- and she shared that we were wonderful and terrific, etc. She went overboard in that direction, and now she appears to be going overboard in the other. I wish her the best, and I hope that the attorney who now representing her brings her the results she wants. Despite her ugly and, I believe, false accusations, I wish her the very best.

Posted by Tom | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lorraine Rimson

I would like to highly recommend Lorraine Rimson. Lorraine represented me in a divorce proceeding. She is extremely professional and also brings a personal aspect into dealing with her clients. She cares about the welfare of her clients and achieving a fair and equitable resolution to your situation.... I am sure if you hire Lorraine you will be pleased with your choice of attorneys.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Dedicated and Compassionate

Lorraine consulted with me on a matter with an unruly neighbor. All of my efforts to communicate with this person failed spectacularly. But one phone call from Lorraine was all it took for me to feel like I was getting my needs met and for my neighbor to feel like her needs were met too. Lorraine ...has a rare gift for compassion, listening, and mediation. I have also recommended her to numerous friends who have been just impressed with her professionalism. She is amazing. I am happy to enthusiastically recommend her to anyone going through divorce, relationship issues, or drama with a kooky neighbor.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2007

Best Lawyer Ever

I have used Lorraine Rimson on several domestic/family law issues and I have found her to be responsive and aggressive on all matters. I have been totally satisfied with my results. Whenever anyone asks me for a good family law attorney in the Seattle area, I always refer them to Lorraine Rimson.

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Lorraine Alicia Rimson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Lorraine as a great lawyer and mediator. I have known Lorraine for many years and have seen her come up with creative solutions, while advocating for her clients, or trying to assist others in resolving disputes. I have worked opposite Lorraine and found her to be professional, intelligent and client-focused. She really tries to determine what her clients need; not just what they believe they want. Lorraine understands that family law matters are stressful, and she takes the time to really listen to her clients, so that they know they have an advocate by their sides, who really hears them."

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Ariel Speser

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lorraine is a great attorney, works hard for her clients, and cares about our community."

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Amy Franklin-Bihary

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lorraine was recently opposing counsel on a case. It was a hard case but Lorraine was always professional and courteous. She was a great advocate for her client but also reasonable and ethical. I hope that I will be lucky enough to work with her again in the future."

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer

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Amy Franklin-Bihary

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Member & Partner, Kurlin & Rimson, PLLC

1995 - 2012

Managing Member & Attorney, Lorraine Rimson, Attorney at Law

1994 - 1995

Attorney, Ciapanna & Associates, PLLC

1992 - 1994

Attorney, John Blackburn & Associates

Associations

2017 - Present

Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers

Board Member

2017 - Present

Jefferson County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

California State Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Florida State Bar Association

Member

1995 - 2010

King County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on behalf of D.R.M., Appellant, v. TRACY ANN WOOD, ET AL., Respondents.

Ms. Rimson's client won at trial and on appeal.

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Education

1992

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Academy of Professional Family Mediators

Partnering with Technology for Cost-Effective Case (Management and) Completion

Languages

English

Activity

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