Joseph J. Loran

Joseph J. Loran

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Probate

615 Commerce St Ste 103, Tacoma, WA

About Joseph

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

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Location

Law Offices of Joseph J. Loran

615 Commerce St Ste 103, Tacoma, WA, 98402-4605

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Joseph J. Loran's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Melissa | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Simply the best!!!

I have been a client of Joe Loran for many years. He has represented me through child support and child custody matters. His representation was a true godsend during a difficult and emotionally-charged time in my life. I highly recommend anyone needing legal representation to retain Joe. With him, ...I guarantee you will have the best, ethical and compassionate attorney in the Puget Sound area.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

(((HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)))

It would be hard for me to describe how grateful I am of Joe. I went through about as bad as it gets divorce and child custody case, and won. Not only is Joe and his team at the very top of their game professionally they made me feel at ease at times of high stress. Joe would be the only attorney I w...ould and will ever call. He’s the best of the very best.

Posted by Stacey | September 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce and child custody

Mr Loran represented me in my divorce case and follow up child custody amendment. He is responsive to emails and phone calls, clarifying documents and expectations throughout both cases. He's knowledgeable about the law and helped create a winning case. Mr Loran is a quality attorney and I would reco...mmend him to others.

Posted by Peter | September 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Experienced, Reliable, smart and truthful

These are words I would use to describe Joe Loran. From the first consultation I had with him he was very honest with me about everything that truly mattered in my custody/divorce case. When going through tough times he and his office kept amazing communication with me and went above and beyond in th...e court room. He had a great repore with the judge and from the first court appearance I felt he actually cared about my case and he did. I had a great outcome in my case but would hire Joe again in a heartbeat regardless of what could have happened. I refer everybody I know to him going through troubles in the area. I recently dealt with a different attorney in another county and really wish I could have used Joe again but the location made it impossible. I had another consult with him regarding that case and even though he couldn't help me he still gave great advice and suggestions. Night and day difference hiring Joe vs the other guy.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Caveat Emptor

I hired Joe Loran to represent me in a child custody case. He did a terrible job representing me, and we lost the first part of the case. I was so nervous about keeping him as my lawyer that I let him go before we went any further. Keeping him on would have been the same as not being represented at... all. It went from bad to worse. He had set me expectations that my retainer would get me through the entire case - well, when I received my statement from him, after letting him go, amazingly he reported that my ENTIRE retainer was used up in just the first half of the case.

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Joseph J. Loran's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chelsea Scott

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Top notch attorney who truly knows what he is doing."

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Kathryn Cooperman

Mediation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Yetter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am happy to endorse Joe. We have had cases together over the years and he has sat as a pro tem judge conducting a settlement conference in one of my cases. Joe is an all-around professional."

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Mark Bardwil

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe approximately 19 years. He is smart, pragmatic, honest and truly cares about his clients, as well as other people in general. He is well respected among the bar as well as the judicial bench. Yes, I obviously endorse Joe Loran."

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Chelsea Scott

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Erik Bjornson

Family lawyer

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Matthew Yetter

Family lawyer

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Daniel Smith

Family lawyer

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Mark Bardwil

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Mediator of the Year, Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Court Commissioner Pro Tem, Pierce County Superior Court

2016 - Present

Judge Pro Tem, Pierce County Superior Court

2012 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Loran & Ritchie, PS

2010 - 2013

Instructor - Family Law for Paralegals, Tacoma Community College

1985 - 2012

Attorney - Partner, Dolack, Hansler, Loran & Ritchie

Associations

2013 - Present

City of Tacoma Parking Technical Advisory Group

Co-chair

2000 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1984 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1993 - 1994

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Chairperson - Law School Liaison Committee

1990 - 1992

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Chiropractor-Lawyer Liason Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pierce County Superior Court No. 17-3-2092-2

After several days of trial, my client was awarded custody of the parties’ son. The ruling was upheld on appeal and my client was awarded fees on appeal - Court of Appeals Division II No. 52476-7-II.

Pierce County Superior Court No. 16-3-03312-1

After several days of trial, my client was given custody of children and favorable property and maintenance award. The ruling was upheld on appeal and my client was awarded fees on appeal - Court of Appeals Division III No. 36655-3-III.

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Education

1984

University of Puget Sound School of Law

Juris Doctor

1981

Washington State University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Speaking Engagements

2018

Family Law CLE

Depositions

2004

Family Law CLE

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

1998

Year-End Potpourri CLE

PI Subrogation

1993

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Annual Meeting

Publications

2018

Depositions Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE Material

2004

Pre-Nuptial Agreements Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE Material

1998

PI Subrogation Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE Material

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