Overall Rating
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
$ 250-325 per hour
PRO
Charles E Szurszewski
also known as Chuck Szurszewski
Virtual Consultation Available
About Charles
Biography
Chuck Szurszewski has been practicing family law in the Olympia area since 1978. His experience includes managing the Olympia Division of Child Support and heading up the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Section. Chuck has been with our firm since 1987, representing individuals in dissolution, modification, custody and child support cases. He is an experienced mediator as well as a litigator. He has served as a court-appointed guardian ad litem in over 200 cases. He has been a member of the Family Law Executive Committee for ten years and was the chair in 2014. He served on the governor's task force on child support. He has the highest rating on Martindale Hubbell and AVVO. He has been a presenter at continuing educations every year for the last ten years. He has been designated as a SuperLawyer for multiple years and served for many years as a pro tem judge/commisioneer in Thurston County.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
48 years
Family
40%
Mediation
10%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 47 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Connolly, Tacon & Meserve
825 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, 98501
Charles E Szurszewski's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by GEORGE | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He's awesome
He really works for his clients he's patient honest and will actually listen to his clients, he helped me get my son back home he's amazing
Posted by Christy | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
I hired Chuck to assist with my divorce. He was thorough, thoughtful, and pleasant to work with. He eloquently & efficiently cut through the unnecessary "BS." He went above and beyond. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Maryssa | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Complex divorce with kids, DV issue and residing out of state
Chuck represented me in a very long, difficult divorce with two young kids, DV issue and residing out of state. Chuck was consistently available and communicated very well when he would be unavailable with his coverage plan. I never one time felt he dropped the ball, and I trusted him as he became an...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing
My wife and I hired Chuck to help us with custody of my oldest daughter. Chuck worked diligently and walked us through each step of the process to make sure we understood what was happening. Our court case was seamless and handled to perfection.
Posted by Tara | December 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce
Chuck Szurszewski is my attorney for my separation, divorce, and spousal support modification proceedings. My divorce was extremely acrimonious. The initial proceedings took more than two years, over one issue; my ex not wanting to pay spousal support. Adding to the difficulty of my divorce was that ...
Charles E Szurszewski's Lawyer Endorsements
"He has a great reputation in the legal community and has over 30 years of experience. I endorse this lawyer."
"I consider myself fortunate to have known Chuck the entirety of my legal career and have had many cases against him - the bulk of which have been contentious, hard fought actions. Keeping this in mind, we have managed to resolve everyone of them by agreement which is a testament to his skills as an attorney and negotiator. He is as much of a zealous advocate as he is zealous in resolving cases by agreement. He has served our local and state bars for many years. He is one of my trusted sounding boards."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chuck has the heart of a great lawyer because he cares about justice for his client. There are a lot of facets to that, including grit, knowledge, honest advice to his client and willingness to fight when needed. He's highly respected by his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer, because he is energetic, passionate about his work, and highly experienced."
"I have known Chuck professionally for many years. I was so impressed with him that I hired him as my own attorney. He is very smart and honest, and has an admirable reputation in Thurston County among judges and attorneys alike."
"Chuck Szurszewski is an excellent family lawyer who brings many years of experience, and his personal warmth and openness, to the resolution of family law cases. Whether he is working as an advocate in negotiations or arguing a case in court, he is generally not just looking for “a win,” he is looking for a resolution that makes sense. At the same time, he will not back down from taking on a difficult issue, a difficult opposing party, or a difficult attorney in the protection of his client or his client’s children."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chuck has the ideal disposition to practice family law. Chuck is experienced and well respected in the local legal community and is an outstanding litigator."
"I endorse Chuck Szurszewski. Chuck has been a calming influence for years for clients facing the emotions & uncertainties of divorce/children challenges."
"Chuck is very committed to his clients as well as the community. His prior experience as a deputy prosecuting attorney and head of the Olympia Office of Child Support Enforcement is a great asset to his clients. Chuck is very active in the local bar association, and is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chuck enjoys his work and always does an excellent job for his clients. Chuck has deep roots in the community, a solid command of the law, and a great personality. He is a great advocate for his clients."
"He cares about his clients and works around the clock to serve their interests. He is active in Bar Association activities to enhance lawyers' abilities to serve client needs and promote equity in family law. He is well-respected by other lawyers and by judges in our community. "
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Experience
Honors
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
1992
Boss of the Year, Thurston County Legal Secretaries Association
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Attorney at Law, Connolly, Tacon and Meserve
1900 - Present
Member, Connolly, Tacon & Meserve A Professional Service Corporation
1981 - 1987
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney
1978 - 1981
Program Administrator, Washington State Division of Child Support
Associations
1990 - Present
Olympia Host LionsMember
Thurston County Bar Association
Member
Dartmouth Lawyers Association
Member
2003 - 2006
Family Law Section, Washington State Bar AssociationMember, Family Law Executive Committee
1997 - 1998
Thurston County Bar AssociationPresident
1992 - 1992
South Sound Advocates for Disabled CitizensPresident
1985 - 1994
South Sound Advocates for Disabled CitizensBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Marriage of Rideout, 150 Wn. 2d 337 (2003)
Upheld by Supreme Court
Education
1977
University of Puget Sound School of Law
J.D.
1973
University of Puget Sound
B.A.
N/A
Dartmouth College
Speaking Engagements
2012
Family Law Midyear
Case Law Update
2011
Family Law Midyear
Case Law Update
2007
Thurston County Bar Association CLE Seminar
Case Law Update
2006
WSBA Family Law Midyear Meeting
Legal Remedies
2006
Thurston County Bar Association CLE Seminar
Case Law Update
Languages
English