Joseph J. Loran - Tacoma, WA
Attorney at Loran & Ritchie Attorneys At Law
personal Injury Lawyers in Tacoma, WA
615 Commerce Street Suite 103 Tacoma, WA 98402
- Free Consultation
Tacoma personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 09/18/2026
Areas of Practice
- personal Injury
- Family Law
- Business Law
- Probate
- Estate Planning
- Mediation
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Loran handles personal injury, family law, business and probate cases, and he provides estate planning services for his clients.
Mr. Loran represents several local businesses, churches and non-profit organizations. He has volunteered his time over the years serving as a board member for several non-profits.
Mr. Loran is frequently hired as a mediator, and he also serves as a mediator for the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution and for Pierce County Superior Court. Mr. Loran was named as PCCDR's 2013 Settlement Conference Mediator of The Year.
Mr. Loran is a member of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington Mediation Association and the Washington State Association For Justice. Mr. Loran is licensed to practice in State and Federal Court.
Mr. Loran resides with his wife Nancy and they have three adult children. When he isn't practicing law, Mr. Loran enjoys boating, waterskiing, fishing, golf and supporting our local sports teams.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021 - 2022
- Mediator of the Year, Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, 2013
Education
Legal Education
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University of Puget Sound School of Law, Tacoma, Washington
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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Washington State University
Undergraduate
Major: Finance and Economics
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Dolack, Hansler, Loran & Ritchie, Attorney - Partner, 1985 - 2012
- Family Law for Paralegals, Tacoma Community College, Instructor, 2010 - 2013
- Pro Tem, Pierce County Superior Court, Judge, 2016 - Present
- Pro Tem, Pierce County Superior Court, Court Commissioner, 2017 - Present
- Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, Mediator
- Pierce County Superior Court, Mediator
Classes and Seminars
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Family Law CLE, Depositions, 2018
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Family Law CLE, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, 2004
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Year-End Potpourri CLE, PI Subrogation, 1998
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 1993
Published Works
Articles
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Depositions Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE Material, 2018
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Pre-Nuptial Agreements Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE Material, 2004
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PI Subrogation Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE Material, 1998
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1984
Other Affiliations
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, 1984 - Present (Member)
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2000 - Present (Member)
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, 1993 - 1994 (Chairperson - Law School Liaison Committee)
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Chiropractor-Lawyer Liaison Committee, 1990 - 1992 (Member)
- City of Tacoma Parking Technical Advisory Group, 2013 - Present (Co-chair)
- Washington State Bar Association, 1984 - Present (Member)
- Washington Mediation Association (Member)
- Washington State Association For Justice (Member)
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Contact
615 Commerce Street
Suite 103
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone Number: 253-650-9392
Fax Number: 253-572-1435
Email: Send a message
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