Atty. Christopher John Coffman
Christopher John Coffman is a lawyer practicing tax. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Tax Attorney · Serving Tacoma, WA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Christopher John Coffman at a Glance
Christopher John Coffman is a Dept. of Rev. based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Washington (1979). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 1978) and University of Hawaii (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher John Coffman
- Christopher John Coffman is a lawyer practicing tax
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Christopher practices in Tacoma, WA
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Christopher John Coffman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Coffman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tacoma.
Tax Law in Tacoma
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tacoma
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tacoma Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tacoma-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tacoma Choose Christopher John Coffman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher John Coffman's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher John Coffman brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Christopher John Coffman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Tacoma
A Tacoma-based practice means Christopher John Coffman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher John Coffman Handles in Tacoma
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