Joseph T G Harper

Joseph T G Harper

also known as Joe Harper

4.2
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Construction & Development, Real Estate, Business

8310 S. Park Ave., Tacoma, WA

About Joseph

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 30%

Representing landlords throughout the Puget Sound region regarding landlord-tenant disputes, unlawful detainer actions, and the purchase and sale of apartment and rental properties.

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Harper Law Offices, Inc. P.S.

8310 S. Park Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98408-7046

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Joseph T G Harper's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

We curse the day we hired this man

Not thourough. Does not listen. Tells ridiculous anecdotes to ease your mind while ignoring your case. Will throw you under the bus and take your money. In our opinion, if you value your property and land, do not hire this man.

Posted by Christine | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The lawyer's Expertise & Integrity!!!

Due to time consuming, I hired realtor and rent out my home. After this, my tenants and I had unexpected legal problem because of the both of realtors' ethical violation. Attorney Harper solved my legal problem quickly and efficiently. I could not have hoped for a better result. He had a thorough kn...owledge of the law; I was impressed by the lawyer's expertise & integrity. He will be one of my role model when I start my rehab center in WA. Blessings,

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not a fighter

Seemingly nice man. But, when you're spending thousands of dollars fighting for your property, 'nice' is not what you need. If you have a land issue (easment or otherwise) this is not your man.

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney

I came to Joseph for landlord- tenant related legal issue. I walked away with a wonderful experience. He understood my needs and helped me every step of the way. He is always available for my phone calls and questions. He provides solid effective advice to guide me through the legal process. He i...s simply one of the best lawyer for landlords or real estate investors. I will definitely come back for real estate related legal service in the future.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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Extremely poor service. We had a small issue regarding an easement. on the initial consultation he told me that our neighbors contention is "ridiculous" and he will prepare a response to the letter we had received. However instead of preparing a response to the neighbors lawyer, he prepared a letter... addressed to me saying that i have 3 options.......first is to follow the instructions in the neighbors letter, second was to ignore the letter and third was to go to court. he then sent me a bill for $400 for this pathetic advice. Why do i need to hire a lawyer to give me this advice to do nothing. Instead of writing a response to the letter we had received, his letter was addressed to me giving me his brilliant 3 options. I had to hire another lawyer who drafted a response immediately and charged me way less than the $400 that Mr harper charged for useless advice. Beware as he does not declare any of these fees but then sends you a huge bill. I am not opposed to paying for a service. What i am upset about is the fact that he did not even prepare a response to the letter and still charged me a large amount. I would definitely suggest looking for another lawyer

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Joseph T G Harper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Couey

Unknown lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a dedicated and detailed oriented attorney. Joe's passion for the law carries over into his practice, which is a great benefit to his clients. I confidently endorse Joe Harper."

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Nicole Ferguson

Construction and development lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for about seven years. I have worked on several matters with Joe. He is an excellent attorney. He is professional, diligent, hard-working, ethical, and a person of his word. I can say much more about him, but probably the best compliment from a peer is to say that "I would hire you if I needed an attorney"."

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Russell Atkatsh

Construction and development lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Weatherstone

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked against Mr. Harper on several cases over the past few years. I have found Mr. Harper to be an extremely knowledgable, ethical, and effective landlord-tenant attorney. Mr. Harper's approach to the law and holistic approach to dispute resolution solves collateral issues before they arise. I highly endorse Joe Harper."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Sheri Nevlin

Business lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe has a broad knowledge base and can handle many issues competently, including bankruptcy, creditor representation, landlord-tenant, traffic tickets, and other general practice areas. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Joe."

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Thomas Morningstar

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was up against Mr. Harper when I was volunteering with Housing Justice Project. He is surprisingly well informed, professional and business like, and has superb control of the law, the issues, evidence and always seems to have well informed clients (whihc always makes things go better and faster). I would recommend him."

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James Gauthier

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has demonstrated competence in all aspects of contracts and transactions requiring written agreements. He has strong listening and analytical skills and someone i would trust to represent a friend or family member."

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Kevin Steinacker

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe and I represented opposing parties in a lawsuit. Joe was very professional and represented his client well. I would be glad to work with him again."

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Chong Ye

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with him on many matters. From teh initilal consultation to the conclusion of the matter, he will spend time with his clients explaining the nuances of the Landlord-Tenant Law."

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Steven Hemmat

Construction and development lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Harper is a well seasoned attorney who is well familiar in the areas of construction/development law and related matters. He would be the first person whom I would refer someone who had issues in these areas of law."

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Charles Van Barnett

Real estate lawyer

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Jason Couey

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Nicole Ferguson

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Russell Atkatsh

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Ryan Weatherstone

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Steven Hemmat

Family lawyer

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James Gauthier

General practice lawyer

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Kevin Steinacker

Unknown lawyer

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Sheri Nevlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Thomas Morningstar

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Harper Law Offices, Inc. P.S.

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Iwama Harper, PLLC

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Law Office of Joseph T. G. Harper

2001 - 2002

Legal Intern, Spokane County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Seattle Centurions

Board Member

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sound Life Church

Member

2014 - 2016

Cascade Christian School Board

Board Member

2011 - 2013

Residential Housing Association of Puget Sound

Associate Member

Education

2002

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Eastern Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1996

Highline Community College

AA

Languages

English

Activity

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