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Kathleen V Shoemaker
About Kathleen
Biography
Born and raised in Tacoma, I am committed to serving the Puget Sound area residents as a bankruptcy attorney providing debt relief to consumers and small business owners in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. As the daughter of an Irish immigrant, I believe in the American dream. I am happy to assist individuals obtain a fresh start from their financial problems.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
60%
28 years | 1,500 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
28 years | 500 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
28 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 28 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Shoemaker & Dart, P.S., Inc.
6706 24th Street W, Suite A, Tacoma, WA, 98466
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Kathleen V Shoemaker's Reviews
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Posted by Terry | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Ms. Shoemaker is an excellent bankruptcy lawyer. Ms.Shoemaker is very knowledgeable and a complete professional and it was a privilege to have her as my lawyer. I would recommend the law firm of Shoemaker Dart to anyone wishing to seek relief from financial distress. They always will have the right ...
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Client
Kathleen is by far the most effective and intelligent attorney we had the fortune of working with during a difficult time. She builds trust, is knows the in's and out's of the court system. The Judges, Attorneys and Trustee's all trust and respect Kathleen, which is an exceptional benefit to her clie...
Kathleen V Shoemaker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Without hesitation, I endorse Kathleen. She is my first call for bankruptcy matters and debtor-creditor issues. Kathleen is highly competent and very pleasant to work with. For these reasons and more, I refer all of my clients to Kathleen that need help in these matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kathleen is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field of bankruptcy. I have sought out her take on issues that arise in my bankruptcy practice and her input is always thoughtful and helpful."
"Kathleen is a very experienced bankruptcy attorney. I refer many of my family law clients to her while in the midst of a divorce and she is always able to provide them with great advice. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kathleen is a well established bankruptcy attorney in the Pierce County area. She is a great resource for fellow attorneys, and her background of working for the Ch. 13 Trustee's Office gives her the unique ability to better evaluate chapter 13 cases."
Lindsay Camandona
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2004
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Pierce County Juvenile Court
2002
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Shoemaker & Dart, P.S., INC
2004 - 2010
Attorney, David M. Howe, Chapter 13 Trustee Office
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Nagler & Associates
1997 - 2001
Attorney, Miller & Dart, P.S., INC
1996 - 1996
Extern, US Trustee
Associations
2018 - Present
CENTSDirector
2006 - Present
Hear See HopeBoard Member
1997 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
Member
2016 - 2017
Honorable Thomas T. Glover Mediation ProgramChair
2014 - 2017
Thomas T. Glover Mediation ProgramExecutive Committee Member
2014 - 2014
Local Rules Committee for Western District of Washington Bankruptcy CourtChapter 13 Rules Subcommittee Member
2011 - 2013
Mary Bridge Festival of TreesTree Designer
2010 - 2012
Washington State Bar Association Creditor-Debtor RightsExecutive Committee Member
2010 - 2013
Mary Bridge Festival of TreesSponsor
Education
2014
University of Washington School of Law
Certificate
1997
Seattle University School of Law
JD
1993
University of Puget Sound
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Thurston County Bar Association April Meeting
Chapter 13 Basics
2015
Kitsap County Bar Association August Meeting
Bankruptcy Basics
2015
Changes to the Local Rules
Attorney's Fees in Chapter 13
2014
2014 Bankruptcy Judges Conference
Student Loan Developments
2010
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Basics
2006
The Lawyer's Toolbox: Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Basics
2005
The Lawyer's Toolbox: Bankruptcy
Chaper 13 Basics
2004
Nuts and Bolts of Consumer Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Basics
2003
Nuts and Bolts of Consumer Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Basics
2003
Consumer Case Law Update
Case Law Update
2002
Nuts and Bolts of Consumer Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Basics
Languages
English