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Russell Atkatsh

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +7 more

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

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Russell Atkatsh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Tami | August 15, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

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

Consultation

Attorney Atkatsh was phenomenally informative and was able to give me perspective into my legal questions. He was personable and practical while laying out law precedent and pros/cons of action. I would recommend him

Posted by Andre | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire this Attorney! Best of the very best! Best attorney in the area, while being a good steward of your money!

Over the years before and after my divorce, I have interviewed and hired attorneys at different firms in Western Washington. I wish would have found Russel Atkatsh sooner. He is is a highly-skilled attorney, and is at the top of his game, while leveling the playing field. The best part is, HE IS A GO...OD STEWARD OF YOUR MONEY! The other attorneys assured me they were proficient and changed an expensive retainer... then they would very quickly burn up the cash and ask for more and more. Russell is honest, up front, and is an effective communicator regarding what needs to be done and what options are available. Please learn from my mistakes. Russel Atkatsh is a top-tier attorney who isn't in it for the money, he likes to win, and he does! I'm very please with his skills, personality, core values, willingness to mediate if needed , and his ability to win cases again and again.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2009

Honest and upfront with costs

Attorney represented me on several criminal charges in three different courts that other attorneys wanted to charge me $25,000 for. He did it for less than half of that and took care of all of them getting charges dismissed from two of the courts. Straight forward billing and explained everything s...o I could understand it.

Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2008

Helped make a complicated situation uncomplicated

I contacted him through my Pre-Paid Legal provider firm on several occasions. Helped me get my case resolved at little cost and is one of the main reasons I am a Pre-Paid Legal member. Very clearly explained the legal issues but also the practical consequences too. The only reason I didn't give hi...m excellent marks for all categories is because there were times where getting in touch with him was difficult but I always had a call back within a day.

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Russell Atkatsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul DiNenna

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Russ is a highly intelligent, effective advocate and attorney, who represents his client's interests well."

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Adam Williams

Unknown lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Schweigert

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Engel

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Russell has a great breast of knowledge in Bankruptcy."

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Heather Ramirez

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd DeVallance

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Stocker

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edwin Aralica

Unknown lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Collins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Joseph Harper

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sheri Nevlin

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Atkatsh for bankruptcy. However, he is a competent and aggressive criminal defense and family law attorney as well. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him for his legal services."

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Rick Jones

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruben Cleaveland

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deanna Rusch

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Laz

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Note

Unknown lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Atkatsh for 15 years. Whenever I have client in need of representation in Pierce County I refer them with confidence to him. I highly recommend his firm."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2023 - 2023

Associate, Envision Family Law

2006 - 2023

Associate, Lombino Martino, PS

2005 - 2006

Associate, Goldberg Jones

2003 - 2004

Associate, Law Offices of Scot Stuart

2001 - 2002

Rule 9, Gonzaga University Legal Assistance

Associations

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Attorney

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney

Education

2002

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

CLE

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Resources for Legal Shield Members

2009

CLE

Expunging and Vacating Criminal Convictions

Publications

2000

Gonzaga Journal of International Law Journal of International Law

Languages

English

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