Atty. John Anton Sterbick
My Grandfather, Joseph B. Lee, was an accountant and my mentor.
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About John Anton Sterbick at a glance
John Anton Sterbick is a Principal Attorney based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at The Law Offices of John A. Sterbick. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, bankruptcy, tax, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Washington (1988). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Gonzaga University (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- My Grandfather, Joseph B. Lee, was an accountant and my mentor
- I learned a great deal about the IRS from him at an early age
- Both my father and my sister were also attorneys in Tacoma, Washington
- I studied Federal Tax Law at Seattle University School of Law in 1985
- Upon graduation in 1988, I started my practice at Sterbick, Abel, & Sterbick
- Through my tax practice, I learned that many tax debts can be discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy or paid through Chapter 13
- I began practicing bankruptcy law in 2009
- My firm has discharged literally millions of dollars of IRS debt for my clients
- I am admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, the United States District Court, and the Washington State Superior Court
- I am a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and the Washington State Bar Association
- I am married and blessed with my wonderful wife and children
- When I'm not doing things with my family in my spare time, I enjoy ballroom dancing and the game of golf
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John Anton Sterbick's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Anton Sterbick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John Anton Sterbick is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John Anton Sterbick is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Washington →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John Anton Sterbick is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →
John Anton Sterbick is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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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