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James Joseph Raffa

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Rating: 3.5

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Family

201st Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

Location

James J. Raffa, PLLC

201st Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402-2519

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James Joseph Raffa's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2019 | Car Accidents

Personal injury

Mr Raffa helped a personal friend of mine get started with the insurance company after hours. She was involved in a motor vehicle collision---she was very grateful for his advice..

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

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

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Elizabeth Powell

Family lawyer | Oct 20

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. James is a dedicated and tireless advocate for his clients and I endorse his work."

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Experience

Rating:  3.5 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Admonition issued in WA, 2025

updated on 12/16/2025

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Education

1986

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Doctor of Law (JD),

Languages

Italian

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