Atty. James Joseph Raffa

Atty. James Joseph Raffa

James Joseph Raffa is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, family, personal injury. James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Tacoma Tacoma 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About James Joseph Raffa at a glance

James Joseph Raffa is a Member based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at James Joseph Raffa, Attorney at Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1986) and Washington (1991). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Joseph Raffa is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, family, personal injury
  • James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at James Joseph Raffa, Attorney at Law in Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Raffa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Raffa handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Joseph Raffa is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Joseph Raffa

Where is James Joseph Raffa's law office located?
James Joseph Raffa's law practice is located in Tacoma, Washington. The firm is James Joseph Raffa, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Raffa handle?
James Joseph Raffa focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James Joseph Raffa practiced law?
James Joseph Raffa has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Joseph Raffa go to law school?
James Joseph Raffa earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James Joseph Raffa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1986
Washington
Admitted: 1991

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