Joseph Michael Diaz

Joseph Michael Diaz

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 39 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Civil Rights, Personal Injury ... +2 more

920 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 39 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Davies Pearson, P.C.

920 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402-5606

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Joseph Michael Diaz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2010

Neighbor Lawsuit

I am a homeowner who was sued by a neighbor who filed a "spite" lawsuit against me. Joe successfully defended me against "over-the-top" allegations, by skillfully & methodically debunking the claims. He persistently unraveled the plaintiff's legal maneuvering to attempt to construct a case out of f...abrications. To do that, Joe used thoughtful strategy in his presentation of the actual facts of the case, and continually maintained a low-key, articulate professionalism that was very effective. It was obvious in the courtroom that he was respected by the judges who heard various portions of the case. Joe has a high standard of principled ethics that enable him to provide excellent representation. This lawsuit dragged on for over 3 years, & yet my stress level was minimal because I was extremely confident of Joe's abilities to bring about a favorable resolution in my defense. He did not let me down. Another great thing about Joe, is that being the man of integrity he is, I KNOW he would have never chosen to represent the type of individual who sued me--no matter how much they would have been willing to pay him for the representation. Joe Diaz gets an A-plus in my review.

Posted by Steve | November 23, 2010

Kent Nursery

He was very informative and easy to work with. He researched issues having to do with water and drainage that pertained to our case. Did a great job during the trial. The jury even liked him.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

N/A

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Work Experience

1998 - Present

Shareholder, Davies Pearson, P.C.

1988 - 1998

Assistant City Attorney, City of Tacoma

Associations

2005 - Present

Tacoma Community House Board

Director

2004 - Present

Professional organizations and associations

2000 - Present

Member

1998 - Present

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Member

1998 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Defense Research Institute

Member

1992 - Present

Professional organizations and associations

Member

1992 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

1988 - Present

Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys

Member

1987 - Present

Washington Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - Present

Member

1986 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

St. Charles Borromeo Parish Council

Member

2001 - 2005

St. Charles Borromeo School Commission

Member

2000 - 2003

Professional organizations and associations

1995 - 1999

Centro Latino SER Board

Director

1994 - 1998

Student Educational Equity Dollars of Scholars

Member

1991 - 1998

Tacoma-Pierce County MESA Program Advisory Board

Member

1990 - 2002

Tacoma Community House Board

Director

1990 - 1996

Tacoma Human Rights Commission

Legal Advisor

1990 - 1993

Consejo Referral Services in Tacoma

Pro Bono Legal Advisor

1988 - 1990

City of Tacoma

Prosecuting Attorney

1983 - 1985

University of Washington School of Law

Property Law Tutor

Education

1985

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1978

Boise State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1974

Blackfoot High School, Blackfoot Idaho

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