$ 300-350 per hour
Joseph J. Loran was born in Tacoma, Washington and is a life-long resident of Pierce County. He has been practicing law in downtown Tacoma for over thirty years. Mr. Loran received his undergraduate degree in finance and economics from Washington State University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University) School of Law.
Mr. Loran handles personal injury, family law, business and probate cases, and he provides estate planning services for his clients.
Mr. Loran represents several local businesses, churches and non-profit organizations. He has volunteered his time over the years serving as a board member for several non-profits. He is the Co-Chair of the City of Tacoma's Parking Technical Advsory Group.
Mr. Loran is frequently hired as a mediator, and he also serves as a mediator for the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution and for Pierce County Superior Court. Mr. Loran was recently named as PCCDR's 2013 Settlement Conference Mediator of The Year.
Mr. Loran is a member of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington Mediation Association and the Washington State Association For Justice. Mr. Loran is licensed to practice in State and Federal Court.
Mr. Loran resides with his wife Nancy and they have three adult children. When he isn't practicing law, Mr. Loran enjoys boating, waterskiing, fishing, golf and supporting our local sports teams.
$ 300-350 per hour
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Acquired: 1984
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615 Commerce St Ste 103, Tacoma, WA, 98402-4605
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by Tara | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Saved the day at the last Minute
Joe at the last minute took over my case and stuck to the facts the whole time with the other party.. He was kind, compassionate and understanding. He always took the time to answer my questions and make sure I had a full understanding on what was taking place. Without going into detail my case was ...
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend
Joe represented me in a divorce and child custody matter. He was kind and compassionate during the entire process. He is very knowledgeable in family law, ethical and trustworthy. His assistant, Jeanne, is also top notch!
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Post Secondary Education Lawyer
I hired Joe Loran to handle post secondary education, he is very knowledgeable in family law. I plan to rehire him when my younger child goes to college. I would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Jennifer | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Jen Priebe
Joe was a very compassionate man during a very difficult time. He represented me in a divorce case. I was struggling and not wanting to do it. He was thorough and able to guide me in what was appropriate and best for me. He was reassuring and very responsive to me when I wanted to be sure that I ...
Posted by Rachel | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Fantastic Attorney
I have been a client of Joe Loran’s for years now. He is very knowledgable in family law and has handled all my cases with great professionalism. He is someone I trust will do the right thing for myself and my children. If you are looking for an attorney who is knowledgable in family law, will be tr...
"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."
"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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2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Mediator of the Year, Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution
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
2013 - Present
City of Tacoma Parking Technical Advisory GroupCo-chair
2000 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 1994
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationChairperson - Law School Liaison Committee
1990 - 1992
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Chiropractor-Lawyer Liason CommitteeMember
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.
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.
1984
Juris Doctor
1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
2018
Depositions
2004
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
1998
PI Subrogation
1993
Annual Meeting
2018
2004
1998
Legal Answers
Mediation problems with spouse?
22 Dec 2021
Can a spouse claim half of a personal injury settlement in a divorce?
14 Jan 2020
Can a non-custodial parent file for full custody of my child after only being in my child’s life for 5 months?
07 Oct 2019