About
Tuell & Young, established in 1989, is a comprehensive civil litigation law firm located in Tacoma, WA. They are proficient in handling a wide range of legal matters, including family law, estate planning, and business litigation. The firm's experienced attorneys use collaborative law techniques to help clients navigate through complex issues such as divorce, child support, and alimony adjustments. They are also adept at assisting executors, heirs, and beneficiaries in matters concerning probate and asset transfers. Their focus remains on delivering caring, determined, and satisfactory legal service to their clients.
Highlights
23 years in business
Serves Tacoma, WA
Payment methods
Cash, Check
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Tuell & Young
1457 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-1951
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Closed
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Work Experience
President
L. J. Couture P.S.
2012 - Present
Volunteer Mediator
Superior Court-Pierce County
2010 - Present
Owner
LJ Couture PS
2010 - Present
Advisor
US Military-Operation Stand-by
2004 - Present
Pro Tem Judge and Commissioner
Tacoma Municipal Court
1995 - Present
Pro Tem Judge and Commissioner
Pierce County district Court
1978 - Present
Pro Tem Judge
Pierce County Superior Court
2014 - 2014
Pro Tem Commissioner
Pierce County Superior Court
2003 - 2019
Shareholder
Tuell, Couture, Tuell & Young PS
1992 - 2009
Sharehold
Tuell & Couture PS
1992 - 2009
Partner
Gelman Couture & Pate
1984 - 1989
Associate
Dolack-Hansler
1989 - 1992
Owner
Larry J. Couture Inc PS
1980 - 2000
Partner
Gelman & Couture
1972 - 1980
County Attorney
Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
1971 - 1972
Enlisted Member
United States Army
1962 - 1965
Pro Tem Judge
Fife Municipal court
2013 - 2014
Of Counsel
Tuell-Young PS
2009 - 2012
Education
University of Puget Sound
University of Washington
University of Oregon School of Law
1971
University of Washington -Seattle
1968
University of Oregon School of Law
Law
1971
University of Washington -Seattle
History
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Law
2012
University of Puget Sound
University of Washington
Law
Associations & Affiliations
DRAW (Dometic Relations Attorneys of Washington)
Trustee
YMCA Mock Trial
Attorney Rater or Judge
Washington State Bar Assoc. Mediation Panel
Mediator
Washington State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Member
ABA Operation Stand-by
Legal Advisor for Military Members
Puyallup Tribal Court
Member
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section
President 1995
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Speaker Bureau Member
Washington State Bar Fee Arbitration Panel
Arbitrator
Washington Bar Assoc. Family Law Section
Member
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Attorney
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Univ. of Washington Law School
Honor Bd Judge of Mock Law Off Competiton
Family Law Executive Committee (FLEC)
Trustee
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Trustee
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Trustee (President 2004-05) 1995-2007
First Place for Children
Trustee
Tacoma Sunrise Rotary
Member and President 1997-1998
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Neighborhood Law Clinic Volunteer
Member
Tacoma Estate Planning Council
Member
Speaking Engagements
Family Law Mid-Year 2016
Interstate Jurisidiction for Children
2016
Call to Duty
Child Support for Military Families in Washington
2016
"Love Stinks 9"
Initial Consultation with new Client
2016
Family Law Mid-Year Seminar
Parenting Plan Modifications-Do's & Don'ts
2013
Family Law Section Mid-Year Conference
Conventional Representation or Collabrative
2012
Tacoma Newcomers Club Meeting
Humor in the Courtroom
2011
Evergreen College Education Seminar
Landlord-Tenant Rights
2010
TPC Bar Assoc-Family Law Section
Getting Paid
2007
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Assocaiation Convention
Fee Agreements
2003
Tacoma CLE
Function of a GAL in Custody Dispute
1976
Services offered
Family Law Attorney
Divorce Lawyer