Susan L. Caulkins

Susan L. Caulkins

3.7
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant, Probate ... +4 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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Susan L. Caulkins's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Randi Lisa Knox | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Dependably available

When my partner needed his will drawn up, and I needed corresponding changes in my will; she returned my email almost immediately, and her schedule assistant got us on her calendar right away. Within the week, we had our consultation. Very positive and experienced.

Posted by David | January 27, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I came to Ms. Caulkins to handle my divorce and child custody case. She was very energetic and knowledgeable. She was able to effectively answer all the questions I had. She did a great job of handling and filing all the appropriate legal forms. I felt very well represented and she gave me a sense o...f security that I was in very good hands. She was well prepared to handle anything that came up along the way. In the end I ended up obtaining a legal separation (much faster than a divorce) and custody of my three children. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Disappointed.

Ms. Caulkins handled a divorce for me, including the parenting plan. She did inspire confidence, and technically I did get a reasonably positive outcome. But I found that she would generally not offer 'advice', and the fees for individual things, such as emails were far more than I had anticipated.... When the final parenting plan came out, the wording was vague and left far too much room for differing interpretations, not to mention scenarios that are blatantly unreasonable (one parent gets a certain holiday and the other does not, without explanation or cause). There was also a technical error throughout. Numerous conflicts have since arisen over the dubious wording, and we are now forced back to mediation and have more attorney fees.

Posted by Krista | March 05, 2010 | Family

Effective and confident

Susan assisted me with a divorce and child custody case that was well organized and led to a very successful outcome. I was impressed by Susan's level of knowledge and professionalism while handling my case. I would recommend her services.

Posted by Bradley | February 12, 2010 | Child Custody

Burkett Review

Susan's services were retained to assist me with a complicated child custody matter. She was extremely instrumental in closing this case quickly and efficiently. I can not stress enough how pleased I am to have such a knowledgeable attorney. I would highly recommend Susan for any work in her fi...eld.

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Susan L. Caulkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Caroline Campbell

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Snell

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Okiemute Whiteru

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stan Glisson

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan does great work for her clients and has a great reputation in the legal community."

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Jennifer Andrews

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Caulkins is an excellent attorney. Several years ago after I began practicing, she was opposing counsel on a unique, difficult case. Besides being completely on the ball, Sue was kind enough to treat me as an equal, not just a new lawyer."

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Tracy Digiovanni

Litigation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She not only understands the legal issues involved in a matter, but Sue will cut through the "fluff" and focus on the facts and issues that a Court will consider. Further, Sue is an excellent litigator."

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A. Kalkwarf

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Susan is very knowledgeable and competent. She is able to work for your best interest. I know that you would be satisfied."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Associate, Davies Pearson, P.C.

2008 - Present

Judge Pro Tempore, Gig Harbor Municipal Court

2001 - Present

Judge Pro Tempore, Kitsap County District Court

2001 - Present

Judge Pro Tempore, Port Orchard Municipal Court

2001 - 2009

Owner, Caulkins Lawserv, PLLC

1988 - 2001

Partner, Shiers, Chrey, Cox, Caulkins & DiGiovanni, PLLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Zoo Society Board of Directors

Member

2010 - Present

Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court

Member

2009 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pacific Lutheran University Lute Club Advisory Board

Member

2001 - Present

Rotary Club of Bremerton

Member

1988 - Present

Kitsap County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Kitsap Legal Services

Member

1986 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted

1986 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

2008 - 2010

Pacific Lutheran University Lute Club Executive Board

President

2007 - 2010

Harrison Medical Center Foundation

President

2006 - 2010

Washington State Women's Public Links Association

Historian

2002 - 2009

West Hills Elementary School

Reading Tutor

Education

1985

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Pacific Lutheran University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Legal Practice Problems and Solutions CLE

Client Intake and Satisfaction: Red Flags, Fee Agreements

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