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Dorothy Ann Bartholomew

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  • Tacoma, WA
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Dorothy

Dorothy Bartholomew has been practicing law for over 25 years and has filed more than 8,300 bankruptcy cases.  As a debt relief agency, she limits her practice to consumer bankruptcy and is dedicated to helping you and your family achieve a fresh start by alleviating your financial burdens.

Practice areas

OtherBankruptcy and debtChapter 13 bankruptcyChapter 7 bankruptcy
  1. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 33%

    25 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 33%

    25 years, 3,000 cases

  3. Bankruptcy and debt: 33%

    25 years, 7,500 cases

  4. Other: 1%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

5310 12th Street East Suite C
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Law Office Of Dorothy A Bartholomew

5310 12th Street East Suite C
Tacoma, WA, 98424-2772

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive199110/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2018
Volunteer of the YearPierce County Sheriff's Department2014
Law ReviewUniversity of Puget Sound1989
American Jurisprudence Award Real EstateLawyers Cooperative Publishing1989
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyDorothy Bartholomew, PLLC2000 - Present
Contract AttorneyNielsen, Broman & Associates, PLLC2000 - 2001
AttorneyClelland & Raymond, PS1998 - 2000
Judicial Law ClerkUs Bankruptcy Court, Western District Of Washington1997 - 1998
Law ClerkWashington State Court Of Appeals, Division Ii1992 - 1997
AttorneyHafer, Rheinhart, Roblee1991 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember2009 - Present
National Association of Chapter 13 TrusteesMember2006 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2005 - Present
Better Business BureauMember2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Letters for Bankruptcy LawyersDebtor's Counsel: Letter to Check-Cashing Company re Postdated Check2005
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seattle University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1991
University of Hawaii, ManoaBachelor of Fine Arts1981
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
JAG Bankruptcy Law UpdateBankruptcy2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State v. Avila-Avina, 99 Wn. App. 9 (Div. I 2000)Trial Court Reversed

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Dorothy is the best

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She is a wonderful person besides being a great lawyer!!!! I have used her in the past and have recommended people to her who have always been completely satisfied.
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Great experience!!

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Me and my husband went through Dorothy for our bankruptcy. We always thought going through a bankruptcy would be super stressful, but they made it a stress free process and pretty darn easy! Everyone in the office is super nice and are eager to answer your questions. Going through court was a breeze, which I though was going to be the hardest part!! I definitely recommend Dorothy!
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The Noble Family

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Dorothy and her staff were extremely helpful in the process of processing and filing of our banko. Her staff demonstrated great customer service and knowledge of the whole process. We are very thankful for her staff!
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My "Life changing experience with Mrs. Dorothy Bartholomew and Staff!"

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Approximately the 3.5 years ago I filed for a new start through bankruptcy with the assistance of Mrs. Bartholomew and her staff. I'm happy I had this experience along with the classes on how to not get myself in that position again. I'm a medically retired ARMY Infantry soldier who needed a fresh start. I had a wife with a child on the way and was in a very dark place in my life because of past choices. I take full responsibility for my actions at all times! Never do I try to pass the blame off to someone else. Because of placement through my choices, I found myself in a place where I needed financial help! I got the necessary classes and support from Mrs. Bartholomew's Office. Now the years later I'm not only alive but, I recently signed for a $284k home, I have a healthy family, job stability has always been there but it's really here now! So much has changed! Thankyou Mrs. Bartholomew and Staff! Without your help I don't know where I'd be! I went from Washington to Texas and back to Washington! I've been through some trials and I'm finally secured! Thankyou for everything you've done to assist in my new start. Michael
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Hired attorney

Dorothy and staff are amazing!

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Dorothy, takes the time to hear you, cares about you and your financial outlook and provides quality advice. She stands behind every promise and her staff is equally amazing. The legal intern that was assigned to my case went above and beyond to help me. I highly recommend Dorothy and her wonderful staff!!
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Dorothy Bartholomew

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Dorothy is an excellent attorney, quite frankly I do not know how my wife would have made it through bankruptcy without her help. Our case was unique and difficult, but through Dorothy's creativity and knowledge of the law we were able to keep our home and find financial peace in our lives. Dorothy was also very kind and understanding regarding our financial circumstances. I am a disabled veteran and financially limited and Dorothy was very patient and really went the extra mile developing a payment plan that we could afford. We really can't say enough good things about her and would recommend her to anyone going through bankruptcy and dealing with student loans.
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Extremely Competent and Compassionate!

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Found Dorothy's firm several years ago after divorce and medical issues had collapsed my life. She was very easy to work with, her calm assured manner gave me strength, and everything in my case went as she suggested it would. Could not have chosen a better attorney for issue. Would recommend her 100%!
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An honest attorney well worth her services

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We had a complicated case with several issues that made our case interesting. The trustee and court were not exactly the best around however This attorney 's office went far beyond the normal coarse of action to take care of her clients. She went to bat for us with the banks and trustee. She tiold us what would happen and it was done. The office itself was organized and the staff were courteous, polite, and respectful. The staff worked hard for us. And did answer all or concerns and questions. I would recommend this attorney's office to any one that needs one as a matter of a fact done have already acquired her services and they too were satisfied with them.
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Excellent Lawyer and Staff

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Ms. Bartholomew operates her practice with amazing organization, thoroughness and ethics. In addition, she and each staff that we interacted with are kind...to the client, to animals and it seems to each other as well. She is, in an ever changing culture that seems to often be lacking, one about whom we have, and will again, confidently refer people to. In addition to these qualities, she and her staff know what they are doing and do it very efficiently and thoughtfully...with reminders regarding needed information, court dates, etc. Truly this practice is wonderful and Ms. Batholomew deserves full credit for operating as she does.
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Excellent service

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I'm totally satisfied with the service I received from Dorothy Bartholomew and her team. If you're having financial difficulties and need to file bankruptcy, I strongly urge you to seek the services of Dorothy Bartholomew they worked hard on my case.
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Thomas West, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
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Jada Wood, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 18, 2016
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Kelley Duggan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
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William Beecher, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dorothy for all of her years of practice. She is knowledgeable, courageous, and cares for her clients.

David Smith, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 5, 2015
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Erin Lane, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
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Lance Lee, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I am always impressed by her demeanor, relationship with clients, and preparedness for hearings.

Justin Bristol, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Dorothy really cares about her clients and it shows in her work.

David Yando, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Dorothy is a good, solid attorney!

Mark McClure, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I have known Dorothy for a very long time. She is always fair, fights very hard for her clients, and is well respected by other attorneys and the judges. I highly endorse Dorothy.

Travis Gagnier, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I have known Ms. Bartholomew of many years in the bankruptcy lawyer community. She cares about her clients and wants to get them the best results. I endorse her for Chapter 13s and Chapter 7s.

Brett Wittner

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Kenneth Schneider, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed several bankruptcy issues with Ms. Bartholomew over the years. I have found her to be very knowledgeable regarding bankruptcy issues.

Richard Granvold, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jul 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Why? First, I have known Dorothy for over 20 years in our bankruptcy practices (but don't know her dog in that pic!). And I would not hesitate to recommend any client to her or when conflicts of interest. I have also called Dorothy sometimes when I have questions on our local judges and trustee's practices through the years as I appreciate her knowledge of the law and discussion of her answers! I find her answers accurate . You are suggested to be in great hands if you seek her advice.

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