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My firm is a boutique law firm close to the Pierce County Courthouse in Tacoma, WA. My friendly staff and I stand ready to assist you with Tax, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury issues. I know that when someone needs an attorney, they are in a difficult time in their life, and we respect and treat them with this in mind always.
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Posted by Philip | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Attorney
John and his team are beyond amazing!!! They made my cases (Bankruptcy & IRS Tax) extremely easy and their support along the way was the best I have ever experienced. I greatly appreciated the confidence and constant communication during the duration of my cases. I highly recommend them for your lega...
Posted by Tammy | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Fantastic lawyer !!!!!
We made a huge mistake doing our taxes . We needed a lawyer to help us , Mr. Sterbick helped us above and beyond .
Posted by Connie | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Answered all my Questions
We hired Mr. Sterbick to handle our chapter 7 bankruptcy. He and his staff were diligent in finding the best and least expensive path forward for us. He was patient with the time it took for us to gather all our information. Thank you!
Connie, it was a pleasure working for you and helping you become debt free! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me again if you need our help.
Posted by Doug | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax
IRS, Tax, home sale proceeds
I received an IRS letter stating I owed hundreds of thousands from the sale of a home. My wife and so met with John who immediately put us at ease with a confidence that we would be successful and we were! After hiring John and answering the threatening letters he told us to keep or faith. Many mo...
Posted by Russ | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Hiring a Tax Lawyer
Before hiring John to represent my tax case with the IRS, I tried to research and review the comments written about the lawyers. Based on the reviews, I made an appointment to meet and interview John regarding my case. John and his team were very friendly, knowledgeable and gave me a clear instructi...
"John is an exceptional attorney. His dedication, expertise, and ethic set him apart. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. John is highly skilled, thoughtful, kind, and professional. An asset to our legal community and the public he serves."
"Tax law is a complicated area that takes a high level of expertise to handle competently. Mr. Sterbick is known around the Tacoma area as a go to attorney for this practice and definitely an attorney I would not hesitate to refer clients to."
"I highly endorse this attorney. I am familiar with his work and his knowledge of tax law. He gets great results because he knows the system and is smart."
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1988 - Present
Attorney, Sterbick and Associates
2011 - Present
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JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Legal Answers
Will filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy protection allow me to keep a financed vehicle that I am currently past due on?
21 Nov 2023
Can I sue the hospital for improperly sending me to collections agency tho the car insurance paid them?
20 Nov 2023
I am a member of a golf country club that filed for bankruptcy. Am I still responsible for paying monthly dues??
16 Jun 2023