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The areas of law I have particular expertise include business law, family law, trusts and estates, wills and probate and not for profit organizations.
 
I find the current practice of law to be quite antiquated in some fundamental ways and run my practice like a business, because it is a business. I sell time, my time, and I am still trying to find a way to make more of it, but for now, time is in finite quantity.

 

To achieve the objectives of the representation for my clients, I focus on being efficient and effective. I try to offer flat fee services, wherever possible, because this places the burden on me to be efficient, rather than relying on a traditional hourly rate which provides a clear incentive to not be efficient. In some cases, an hourly rate is simply the only way to bill, but the mindset on being efficient remains in play as I actively try to minimize the costs passed on to the client.

 

If you are currently looking for an experienced attorney that takes time to understand your needs, give me a call.

 


 
Family Law
Family law encompasses a wide range of different types of cases, but they all have one thing in common, the personal nature of the dispute. Whether you are in the middle of a divorce, a child support dispute or a step parent adoption, the issues are extremely personal and emotionally charged.
 
I believe that a collaborative approach is far more effective and far less destructive than the traditional litigious approach preferred by many attorneys. Often, the parties involved lose sight of the fact that the dispute affects their children, their extended families and their friends. And, long after the money is exhausted and the attorneys have left the picture, the parties still have an ongoing relationship with the other side. When we take a collaborative approach, we avoid many unnecessary hard feelings and facilitate the healing and reconstruction of the relationships far faster than where a litigious approach is taken.
 

 
Business Law
In today's world, decisions are made quicker than ever and often have unseen ramifications down the road. A business needs advisors who understand this and work at the speed of business.
 
Unlike many attorneys, I have spent considerable time working in the corporate world and understand how business works. My business background coupled with my legal experience makes an unbeatable combination and allows me to become a trusted advisor for your business.
 
My practice is focused on helping small businesses grow and prosper. The range of practice areas and services I provide are designed to be complementary to the small business owner and provide a single point of contact for most legal needs the entreprenuer may have as they transition from startup to operations to dissolution or sale of the business.
 


 

 

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Mailing Address:

703 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, WA  98402

 

 

Phone: (253) 237-1736

Secure Fax: (253) 237-1730

Toll Free: (888) 253-1002

Email: richard@richardricketts.com

 

 

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