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 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mark | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Outstanding attorney, glad that she was on our side!!!

We were referred to Inge and couldn't be happier with the results. Inge was very thorough going through our home building contract. Her responses to our questions were prompt and knowledgeable. She was effective at getting the desired results from our builder, without having to go to court. We apprec...iate Inge, she's good people.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning

Board President

Inge has been exceptionally professional in helping us deal with some difficult land issue. Her ability to jump right on an issue and run it to ground has been amazing. She knows the right questions to ask, she knows how to guide clients in the right direction and she knows how to work with governm...ent, individuals and organizations. She would be my first choice in dealing with any legal situation.

Posted by Florencio | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney!

Inge is dependable and her depth of knowledge with the legal issue that my wife and I was well represented in our case. She and members of her firm were pleasant to talk to and proved they would go to the extent of the law to represent us. And I won’t think any other law entity to seek help but to go... back and see them again in the future should another legal issue like the one my wife and I had to overcome arises again. My wife and I also appreciated that her rates are very reasonable.

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 Heidi Hilton | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Best investment

I was referred to Inge Fordham by a friend after having a lien placed illegally on the house that I had built. Inge gave me legal advice and advised me whether she thought the case was something that would be smart to pursue. After looking at the information that I provided her she felt that it wa...s a very good probability that I would be able to have the lien removed. Inge and her staff were precise, timely and straight to the point. They kept me in the know at all times as to what was going on and how was the best way they thought that we should proceed. She was affordable and only charged for necessities. She clearly knew the law and I am confident if she did not feel this was a winnable case she would have been straightforward and advised me otherwise. I would highly recommend her and her staff and am forever grateful to be done with this nightmare.

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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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Seth Millstein

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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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