LITIGATION

The litigation practice group at Morton McGoldrick believes that as attorneys we have a responsibility to help the firm’s clients solve their legal problems favorably, promptly, economically, and professionally. We attain these goals through efficient use of teamwork within our litigation practice group and collaboration with other Morton McGoldrick practice groups.


The experienced litigation attorneys at Morton McGoldrick have built a reputation in the community such that judges, arbitrators, and adversaries trust in our accurate interpretation of the facts and the law. We strive to be assertive and effective advocates with a strong history of credibility earned by many appearances before state and federal judges at the trial and appellate level as well as before local arbitrators and mediators.

 

Commercial

 

We successfully guide clients through mediation, arbitration, and complex litigation in disputes involving the contracts, licensing and distribution agreements, purchase and sale agreements, partnership and shareholder disputes, fraud, and business torts. We strive to work with clients to manage, predict, and control litigation costs and expenses, with an emphasis on pursuing all reasonable means to achieve a favorable and final resolution.

 

Below are some examples of the commercial litigation services Morton McGoldrick provides:

 

  • Contracts
  • Licensing and Distribution Agreements
  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
  • Fraud
  • Business Torts
 

 

Real Estate

 

Attorneys at Morton McGoldrick have extensive experience handling real estate disputes including those related to residential and commercial purchases and leases. They have handled claims related to title insurance and property boundary disputes including adverse possession and other practical location doctrines. We handle claims by and against real estate professionals relating to commissions and other obligations arising out of listing agreements. We also have experience with claims for breach of the warranties contained within Deeds used to transfer real estate. The following are some examples of the real estate litigation services we provide:

 

  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Leases
  • Easements and Covenants
  • Adverse Possession
  • Title Insurance Claims
  • Boundary Line Disputes

 

Personal Injury

 

Morton McGoldrick’s personal injury attorneys are experienced across a full range of personal injury practice areas and demonstrate a commitment to those clients who have been injured as a result of the actions of others. Our team handles personal injuries resulting from automobile accidents and other accidents, as well as skillfully handling communications with insurance carriers. The firm’s efficient teamwork ensures that each case is professionally handled from the beginning and positioned for a favorable outcome, either through settlement or trial. Our attorneys have decades of trial experience which allows for the optimal preparation of your case, from consultation to trial.

Our initial consultation is always complimentary and we work on a contingency basis that allows our clients to pursue a just and fair result without the constraints and concerns of advancing fees.

 

Our personal injury attorneys are active members of the Washington State Association for Justice, an organization and resource that provides updated information on changes in the law and the practice related to personal injury, allowing our attorneys to be proactive in even the most difficult cases.

 

Trust and Estate

 

With a combination of experienced litigators and estate planning attorneys working together to advance our clients’ interests, we are uniquely positioned to represent clients in a wide range of disputes, including will and trust contests, removal of trustees and other fiduciaries, defense and prosecution of breaches of fiduciary duties, and reformation and interpretations of ambiguous estate planning documents.

 

We regularly represent trustees, beneficiaries, and persons with claims against trust and estate assets, with particular attention toward championing the decedent’s intent. It is not uncommon for us to protect a trustee from disgruntled beneficiaries, or conversely ensure that a trustee is allocating and distributing assets in a fair and just matter on behalf of our beneficiary clients.

 

While we advocate zealously in all litigation matters, a particular awareness, appreciation, and sensitivity to the inherent familial ties in trust and estate litigation are ever-present in the minds of our attorneys and staff as we conduct our representation in these cases. We understand that there are not only legal issues involved with trust and estate litigation but also family issues.

 

Below are some examples of the trust and estate litigation services Morton McGoldrick provides:

 

  • Will and Trust Contests
  • Removal of Trustee, Executor or Other Fiduciary
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Actions under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act – otherwise known as “TEDRA”

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Morton McGoldrick has a long history and deep roots in Pierce County. The firm has grown from a small firm founded in the early 1900s by Frank C. Neal called “Neal, Bonneville & Hughes,” to a major presence in the Pierce County legal community. In the 1970s, the firm name was changed to Bonneville, Viert, Morton & McGoldrick. Upon the retirement of William G. Viert, the firm became Morton McGoldrick, For over 100 years we have served individuals and businesses throughout the state of Washington and we continue to provide outstanding professional services for all of our clients’ legal needs.

For over 100 years our lawyers have served the individuals and businesses of Tacoma, The Puget Sound, and throughout Washington State. Bankruptcy Services, Business and Tax Law Services, Employment Law Services, Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Services, Litigation Services, Mediation, and Arbitration Services, Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Services.
For over 100 years our lawyers have served the individuals and businesses of Tacoma, The Puget Sound, and throughout Washington State. Bankruptcy Services, Business and Tax Law Services, Employment Law Services, Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Services, Litigation Services, Mediation, and Arbitration Services, Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Services.