Inge Andrea Fordham

Inge Andrea Fordham

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 19 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning

3218 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA

About Inge

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 30%

Fordham Law, PLLC represents both owners and contractors in construction and construction defect-related disputes. We review and draft construction contracts and related documents. We also prosecute and defend payment disputes and lien claims.

30%
Probate 30%

Fordham Law, PLLC handles probate cases with care and compassion. We begin by counseling clients to determine whether probate is necessary. If it is, we guide our clients through the process in the least stressful, most efficient manner possible.

30%
Real Estate 30%

Fordham Law, PLLC represents buyers and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We review and draft purchase and sale documents, easements, deeds, boundary line adjustments, etc. We also handle misrepresentation and wrongful lien claims.

30%
Estate Planning 10%

Fordham Law, PLLC prepares wills, revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, testamentary trusts, durable powers of attorney, community property agreements and living wills (aka healthcare directives).

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 13 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2012

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

Fordham Law, PLLC

3218 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98406-5902

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Inge Andrea Fordham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 67 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

A FIRECRACKER

I was referred to Igne via my Brokerage as my real estate deal had presented some injustices. She was quick to pick up my case, inform me of the realities, and advocate for me all the way to the end. I felt I was in THE MOST competent hands in the entire mess— was so glad she was on my team. The situ...ation involved two other absolutely greedy and glutinous parties unwilling to do the right thing. Inge was able to confidently guide the whole situation to a favorable resolution for me and I am so incredibility grateful.

Posted by Patrick Walker | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Inge is simply the best!

Inge is a very direct communicator. She will be the first to be honest with you and the likely outcome of your matter, whether it’s what you want to hear or not. On the matters that Ms. Fordham has handled for my wife and I, she has been through, diligent, punctual, and for a lack of better world...s just plain all over and top of every aspect of the matter. We will not use anyone else for our business or real estate needs!

Posted by kjanine073 | April 03, 2020 | Construction & Development

Amazing just amazing results!

Ms Fordham has a mannerism that instantly puts you at ease. She is as sharp as a whip! She knows her stuff in construction and instantly can spot failures in construction with just a brief look at a picture. We had a contractor breathing down our neck nickle and dime-ing us (or trying to) with mad...e up, trumped up charges. Ms. Fordham instantly cut through the clutter, addressed the issue and the contractor went from overly bold and demanding to apologizing on our doorstep in less than 1 hour, dropping all charges/billing. Ms Fordham is good people! she's honest, forthright and generous with her time. Tell me where you are going to find that in an attorney? We found it here with Inge. We now have an attorney for all of our construction consultation needs and evaluations of contract for construction. We now have an attorney we trust and can trust with our estate planning needs as well. We were looking for someone that can do all of that and feel so lucky to have found her. We used her for consulting for one instance and now will be hiring her for our construction and estate planning needs. We feel very lucky to have found her through AVVO!

Posted by Dana hendry | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Incredible!

We’re a local builder in snohomish county. Awhile ago when needing an attorney, I googled firms in the area. Luck must of been on my side when blindly calling numbers out of the phone book. Immediately, within just a couple minutes of talking with Inge, I knew, this was the person I needed and wanted... in our companies corner. She is unbelievably knowledgeable, clear, concise, and personable. She immediately makes you feel comfortable, and secure that you’ve hired the right person to go to bat for you, or your business. In a world full of unsure things or people, she 100% has your best interest in mind. She cares more about you, than anything else. Her advice is absolutely without question, in your favor. She’s also punctual, and always easy to reach. She responds right away leaving no worry or unsettling anxiety. And again, the knowledge. She is so incredibly knowledgeable about law, any questions asked there is an answer without a flinch. We as a company, sleep easier at night having her on our team. Highly, highly, recommended.

Posted by Arash Taheri Lotfi | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Patience is a virtue some attorneys lack, but not Ms. Fordham!

Unlike some other attorneys that lack patience and do not dedicate a reasonable amount of time to hear relevant information regarding a case, Ms. Frodham invested sufficient time to carefully listen to my case. [I should note that conveying only what is relevant to a case is also an art most clients ...lack.] During my initial phone consultation with her, she appeared to be quiet knowledgeable regarding the laws of or pertaining to my case, reciting them as if she was reading them from a passage sitting in front of her. She listened to me tentatively and provided me with two routes to seek restitution for the injustice inflicted upon me by my construction painting contractor. She advised against a venue that I initially thought would be my best route and explained why I should not pursue. At the end, I felt confident that her legal recourse would be in my best interest and that no other better remedy was out, given the nature of the facts and the evidence that I could provide in favor of my case. As a real estate investor, I am glad to have found an attorney that I would be able to rely on her expertise to resolve my legal issues with contractors or tenants working on or residing in my properties respectively. I do not expect anyone to trust my review. That is why I suggest that you contact her for an initial consultation and decide for yourself the truthworthiness of this review. I firmly believe that people rarely change, so I am confident that you, too, will have a positive experience working with Ms. Fordham.

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Inge Andrea Fordham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kiera Silva

Construction and development lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Inge both as opposing counsel and together in the same office. She is responsive, accurate and a tireless advocate. She maintains a level of professionalism in situations that are often challenging. If I needed a lawyer, I'd call Inge!"

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Tanner Olson

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Inge is a very experienced attorney and a great resource to her clients and colleagues. I have had the opportunity to practice with Inge as a colleague and against her as opposing counsel. She maintained a high-level of professionalism in both forums."

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Seth Millstein

Construction and development lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Inge served her clients very well. She is extremely thorough and prompt. She is also practical and keeps on top of her cases."

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Marnie Silver

Litigation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Inge is proactive, solution-driven and professional. I have worked both with her and against her on many cases over the years, and am consistently impressed with her legal skills and integrity."

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James Hicks

Litigation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I practiced with Inge at a prior law firm and know her to be a smart, responsive, and solutions-oriented counselor and litigator in representing individuals and organizations in a broad range of issues from real estate to complex construction disputes. I highly recommend Inge!"

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Daniel Walk

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Inge and I have worked together on numerous cases and I've seen her handle both simple and complex litigation matters like a true professional."

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Elizabeth Thompson

Litigation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Inge Fordham is a talented, extremely skilled attorney. She is a fierce but fair advocate for her clients and works tirelessly. I highly recommend her."

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Marnie Silver

Construction and development lawyer

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Tanner Olson

Real estate lawyer

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Seth Millstein

Construction and development lawyer

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James Hicks

Construction and development lawyer

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Daniel Walk

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2021

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2020

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2019

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner /Attorney, Fordham Law, PLLC

2017 - 2018

Senior Litigation Attorney, Dickson Frohlich, PS

2011 - 2017

Partner, Clement & Drotz, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Sundberg & Pody

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Barker Martin, PS

Associations

2020 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (Pierce County chapter)

Member

2020 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Member

2019 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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