Morton McGoldrick, PLLC

  • Established in 1920
  • Firm Size 10
  • Serving Tacoma for over 90 years

  • Peer Reviews

    4.6/5.0 (37)
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  • Platinum Client Champion
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About this firm

For over 90 years, the firm has provided a wide range of legal services throughout Western Washington. It emphasizes the prevention of legal problems by anticipating potential disputes and moving quickly to avoid or resolve them. The firm's dedication to its clients, the profession and the community is demonstrated by its attorneys' active participation in professional associations and local civic affairs.

Areas of Practice (72)

  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Law
  • Business Planning
  • Formation
  • Business Litigation
  • Buying And Selling Of Businesses
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Family Business Law
  • Joint Ventures
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Partnership Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Corporation Law
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial Bankruptcy
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Accidents
  • Construction Defects
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Negligence
  • Environmental Law
  • Trusts And Estates
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Litigation
  • Asset Protection
  • Charitable Giving
  • Family Law
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Relations
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Labor And Employment
  • Discrimination
  • Family And Medical Leave Act
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Contracts
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Employment Contracts
  • Personnel Policies
  • Employee Benefits
  • Pension And Profit Sharing Plans
  • Insurance Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Property Insurance
  • Taxation
  • Estate And Gift Taxation
  • Income Tax
  • Property Tax
  • Tax Planning
  • Securities
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Mortgages
  • Personal Injury
  • Zoning Law
  • Planning Law
  • Land Use
  • Civil Appeals
  • Civil Litigation
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Arbitration
  • Unfair Insurance Practices
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James H. Morton: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
James H. Morton
Retired Partner
5.0
Tacoma, WA

Corporations Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Commercial Real Estate Law, Estate Planning View More

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David McGoldrick: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
David McGoldrick
Partner
4.5
4 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Real Estate Law, Corporate, Partnership, Limited Liability Company Law, Estate Planning Law, Business Successions, Probate Law, Commercial Litigation, Probate Litigation View More

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Kathleen Ebert Pierce: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
Kathleen Ebert Pierce
Partner
4.9
50 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Termination Defense, Overtime claims, Minimum Wage Law, Wage and Hour Law, Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Religious discrimination, Age Discrimination, Discrimination based on religion, Age Discrimination in Employment, Employment Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, wage and hour law, Family Leave, FMLA wrongful termination, Retaliation, Whistleblower Litigation, Retaliatory Discharge, Easements, Boundary Line litigation, Adverse Possession, Boundary Disputes, Prescriptive Easements, Prescriptive rights, Real Estate Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Litigation, Real estate option, Option contracts, contract litigation, Partnership litigation, Consumer Protection, Construction Law, Construction Defects, Automotive Warranty Law, Automobile Fraud, mutual recognition and acquiescence doctrine, Discrimination based upon Marital Status, Arbitration, Non-compete Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, Employee Loyalty Agreements, Executive Severance Contracts, Employment Separation Agreements, Labor and Employment, Employment Breach of Contract, Employment Civil Rights, Employment Rights, Employment Terminiation, Employment Claims, Employment Contracts, Employee Rights, Employer Rights, employer defense, Employer Intentional Torts, Lemon Law, Shoddy contractor work, Contractors Liability, Deceptive Trade Practices, Business Torts View More

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Mark E. Holcomb: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
Mark E. Holcomb
Partner
4.4
2 Reviews
Tacoma, WA

Real Property Law, Corporate Law, Land Use Law, General Business, Limited Liability Company Law, Estate Planning Law, Probate View More

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Robert E. Critchfield: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
Robert E. Critchfield
Partner
2.5
1 Review
Tacoma, WA

Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Charitable Giving, Non-Profit Organizations View More

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James V. Handmacher: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
James V. Handmacher
Retired Partner
4.4
1 Review
Tacoma, WA

Commercial Litigation, Land Use Law, Real Estate Law, Environmental Law View More

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Kenneth Fielding: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
Kenneth Fielding
Retired Partner
4.4
Tacoma, WA

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Charles F. Schmit, Jr.: Attorney with Morton McGoldrick, PLLC
Charles F. Schmit, Jr.
Of Counsel
5.0
1 Review
Tacoma, WA

Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, Domestic Relations Law, Personal Injury Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (37 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Other Legal Professional on 10/13/15 in Litigation

    Kathleen has always maintained a high level of accountability to her clients with individualized attention and professionalism to ensure the best opportunity for an outcome that is in their best interest.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Member on 10/09/15 in Civil Litigation

    Kathleen is highly knowledgeable and truly a zealous advocate for her clients. She is professional and a highly esteemed member of our local bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Partner on 10/22/15 in Trial Practice

    She is also a very nice person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Sole Practitioner on 10/19/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Member on 10/18/15 in Aged and Aging

    I have had cases with and against Kathleen. I have also served as a ,mediator for her. I think she does a great service for his client.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Partner on 10/17/15 in Real Estate

    Excellent litigator with solid courtroom skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Partner on 10/16/15 in Construction Litigation

    Ms. Pierce is thorough, articulate, and pays attention to detail. She fully analyzes all possible legal theories and is able to re-focus when needed to maximize the results.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Associate on 10/10/15 in Employment Litigation

    I have known Ms. Pierce for many years. My first contact witrh her was as a very good opponent in an employment discrimination case. Years later, I worked with her in the same firm. She has always been a very competent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Managing Partner on 10/09/15 in Real Estate

    I have been involved in several cases where Kathleen represented one of the parties and I always found her to be very competent, reasonable and work efficiently for the benefit of her client. In my opinion she should be recognized as an "AV" rated a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Ebert Pierce by a Member on 10/09/15 in Real Estate Litigation

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