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 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Danielle | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Outstanding Service

We are so pleased with Inge and her firm! With a rather ODD request for an easement prepared for our land, Inge from the beginning knew it exactly how to help us. She explained clearly what had to be done from the beginning to the recording of our Easement. We live in the country so cell signal w...as spotty at times, but Inge was patient and understanding to our situation. Inge was concise in phone calls and emails. She is well versed in Real Estate Law and it shows. We will for sure use Inge & her Firm for future legal transaction.

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 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.

Posted by Michael Hedgecock, Sound Pacific | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Our trusted attorney

Where do I start? As a young Contractor/GC/CM Inge has been our guardian Angel. Our company grew quickly. And with that growth came bigger jobs and opportunities. Our first large project went upside down and that is when I first was introduced to Inge. She has helped me with our contract formats. Edu...cated me on everything a company and an owner should know. Has been there through mentally tough times and situations. Without Inge I don't know where we would be as a company. Can't express the appreciation I have for her. I know I have been tough to work with but she has always stood my our company through every matter we call her on. Needless to say she is stuck with me and our company for life. I highly recommend Inge for any and all construction and real estate needs. Thank you Inge. For everything you do for us.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

High Integrity & Good Follow Through

I worked with Inga about an issue i was having regarding a delinquent client. Inga stepped in, immersed herself in the history of the client and formulated a plan of action. Inga executed the plan exactly as she had propsed and the outcome was the desired resolution. Inga was on time and i highly rec...ommend her services.

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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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