Atty. Kathleen Ebert Pierce
Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Alpha Delta. Professor of Legal Writing, University of Puget Sound, 1986-1987.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Tacoma, WA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Kathleen Ebert Pierce at a Glance
Kathleen Ebert Pierce is a Partner based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Morton McGoldrick, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Washington (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (1999). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1982) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kathleen Ebert Pierce
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Professor of Legal Writing, University of Puget Sound, 1986-1987
Author
Purchase Options," Washington Practice Series, 1988
Practice Areas Explained
Kathleen Ebert Pierce's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathleen Ebert Pierce handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tacoma.
Wrongful Termination in Tacoma
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Workplace Discrimination in Tacoma
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Contracts in Tacoma
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Sexual Harassment in Tacoma
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Personal Injury in Tacoma
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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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 Kathleen Ebert Pierce
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 Kathleen Ebert Pierce's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kathleen Ebert Pierce brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, and U.S. Supreme Court, Kathleen Ebert Pierce can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and contracts, Kathleen Ebert Pierce can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tacoma
A Tacoma-based practice means Kathleen Ebert Pierce attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kathleen Ebert Pierce Handles in Tacoma
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