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

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joseph J. Loran

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Joseph J. Loran's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (31) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 6 - 10 of 31 reviews

Posted by Gregg | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Divorce

Joe is a very good lawyer and did a outstanding job representing me … thank you Joe for your hard work … if you need a family law lawyer I would highly recommend him…..

Posted by Pat | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing and efficient

Joe helped me in getting custody of my kids. He did so very fast! He's fair, honest, and not afraid to be blunt. I could tell that he legitimately cared about what my kids and I were going through and he did everything he could to help and he succeeded very easily! He's a good man! I can't thank him ...enough. Thank you Joe!

Posted by Krystal | April 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hire him-- you won't be sorry that you did.

Joe has institutional knowledge that makes him an asset to anyone's case. He enabled me to get me the best outcome I could have hoped for by advocating for a plan that protected our children and positioned me to continue to support their needs. Joe is up there with the best of the best. He will g...ive it to you straight, ground your expectations in reality, and will fight for what your best interests. Hire him-- you won't be sorry that you did.

Posted by Kevin | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Trustworthy

Joe was hired to mediate for my divorce. I began the process with very low expectations. By the end we had worked out everything to my satisfaction. I feel he is genuine, competent and experienced, all of which helped to resolve my situation. I would hire him again should the need arise.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

Joe represented me in two trials that included a parenting plan and a child support modification. Both cases had been long and drawn out for years before someone I trust, recommended I talk to Joe. I was being harassed for years with depositions, discoveries, hearings....It cost me in time, money, an...d stress. I just wanted it to stop. Joe came in and put a stop to all of the ugly tactics the other side pulled. He got us in court quickly instead of letting the plaintiff continue to drag it out with all of the legal harassment. Both of the trials were needless and Joe made sure I got awarded a huge chunk of them back. Joe was extremely professional and knows his stuff. His legal knowledge protected my children and me. He is worth every penny spent on his representation. His hourly rate was higher than my previous representation but he does not play around. He got it done quickly and efficiently. I wish I had found him sooner, it would have saved me years of stress and thousands of dollars. He is honest, ethical, and extremely knowledgeable in law. I am so thankful I have found an attorney I completely trust. I cannot recommend him enough. His assistant, Jeanne, is wonderful, as well.

See All Client Reviews

Joseph J. Loran's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Joseph
Chelsea Nichole Scott headshot
Chelsea Scott

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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

Kathryn Jane Cooperman headshot
Kathryn Cooperman

Mediation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew J Yetter headshot
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."

Mark Edward Bardwil headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Chelsea Nichole Scott headshot
Chelsea Scott

Family lawyer

Erik Jon Bjornson headshot
Erik Bjornson

Family lawyer

Matthew J Yetter headshot
Matthew Yetter

Family lawyer

Daniel W. Smith headshot
Daniel Smith

Family lawyer

Mark Edward Bardwil headshot
Mark Bardwil

Business lawyer

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.

See More Legal Cases

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

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution