Charles E Szurszewski

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Charles E Szurszewski

also known as Chuck Szurszewski

5.0
12 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation

825 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

48 years

50%
Family 40%

40%
Mediation 10%

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 47 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Connolly, Tacon & Meserve

825 5th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, 98501

Charles E Szurszewski's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Representing my divorce from a divorce attorney

Chuck represented me in a divorce from my wife - herself a divorce attorney. What I appreciated about Chuck was his knowledge of the law, command of local rules and procedures (the case was filed in Thurston County vs. Pierce County where my wife practiced), and his ability to "ground me" when I was ...most stressed out. Chuck truly enjoys his work. He believes that parties should be able to work out differences without paying attorneys to do it for them. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Chuck commanded every court appearance we had and eased me through the entire process. In a divorce, nobody wins but both parties eventually got what they wanted without a lot of "bloodshed".

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Charles E Szurszewski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jerry Gray

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"He has a great reputation in the legal community and has over 30 years of experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Rawnsley

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Danielle LaBelle

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Becker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Autumn Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, because he is energetic, passionate about his work, and highly experienced."

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Bruce Clement

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Paul Battan

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Leonard Lucenko

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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James Connolly

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Chuck Szurszewski. Chuck has been a calming influence for years for clients facing the emotions & uncertainties of divorce/children challenges."

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Jonathan Sprouffske

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Carter Hick

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Christina Meserve

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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 Lions

Member

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

Dartmouth Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - 2006

Family Law Section, Washington State Bar Association

Member, Family Law Executive Committee

1997 - 1998

Thurston County Bar Association

President

1992 - 1992

South Sound Advocates for Disabled Citizens

President

1985 - 1994

South Sound Advocates for Disabled Citizens

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Rideout, 150 Wn. 2d 337 (2003)

Upheld by Supreme Court

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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

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