Barbara Jo Reisinger Sylvester

Barbara Jo Reisinger Sylvester

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Elder Law, Mediation, Civil Rights

1102 Broadway, Suite 500, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 48 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1977

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Location

McGavick Graves, P.S.

1102 Broadway, Suite 500, Tacoma, WA, 98402-3534

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Barbara Jo Reisinger Sylvester's Reviews

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2.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ken | May 12, 2014

Where Positive Results Come True

Barbara Joe is a superior trial lawyer who has mastered her discipline. I have used her twice in two equally as difficult of cases with excellent outcomes. She conducts her business in the most professional manner like no other. In Pierce County, all trial lawyers know her and respect her.

Posted by David | January 17, 2014

Very Bad Lawyer

My case was mishandled due to Barbara Jo's awful demeanor in court with opposing counsel and the Judge. To be specific, Judge Arend. I heard that she was a "go-getter", but she overcharged me, rarely, if ever, returned emails/phone calls, and her aggressive style in court was repeatedly rude and uns...uccessful. This was on a custody case in 2010-2011 and I would never use her again.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2011

Unfortunate

I had a bad experience with Mrs. Sylvester and her law office. I called her office several times and never could get a hold of her. She has too many clients and I did not feel like she had time to devote herself to my case. Because of that, I do not recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Cindy | July 18, 2010

Very unhappy

This attorney handled a divorce case for me and I was not happy with the service I recieved. Phone calls and emails were not returned. I would not recommend you use her or the firm she works for.

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer | Sep 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara Jo is a tough opponent with a well deserved reputation as a zealous advocate."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 06

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Experience

Associations

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1991 - 1992

Judicial Qualifications Committee

Member

1985 - 1987

Civil Rights

Member

1982 - 1986

Judicial Qualifications Committee

Chairman

1980 - 1982

Washington Women Lawyers

Director

1980 - 1986

Judicial Qualifications Committee

Member

1980 - 1982

Code of Professional Responsibility

Member

Education

1977

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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