Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC
"Taking the time to know your whole Story, because the Law can put your Life back in balance!” Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC provides comprehensive bankruptcy and family law representation.
Family Law and Bankruptcy Services Are Tailored To Your Unique Needs
Bankruptcy and Family Law, Western Washington
Practice Areas
At Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC, we provide the following legal services.
BANKRUPTCY
Filing For Bankruptcy Can Offer An Opportunity To Rebuild Your Life
While declaring bankruptcy does affect your credit score, it also gives you the ability to erase debt and start the process of rebuilding your credit more quickly.
Stop Aggressive Collection Action
Filing for bankruptcy puts a stop to harassing phone calls, repossessions and other aggressive debt collection actions, giving you space to breathe again.
Delay Or Prevent Foreclosure
When you file for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the court issues an order for relief which directs your creditors to stop their collection attempts. This also postpones the foreclosure process, allowing you to keep your house for at least a few more months.
Filing for bankruptcy can sound stressful, but getting started can lift a huge weight from your shoulders.
Finding The Right Solution For Your Unique Needs
There is no minimum debt requirement for filing bankruptcy, meaning almost anyone can do so. However, there are different requirements depending on the chapter you want to file under. Dorothy Bartholomew and our team commonly handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
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If you are struggling with debt and want to learn more about filing for bankruptcy, contact our office online or call 253-922-2016 today.
FAMILY LAW
Customized Legal Guidance For Your Washington Family’s Brighter Tomorrow
A favorable resolution for any pressing family law matter, be it a divorce issue or child access concern, is more easily achieved with the attention, assistance and advocacy of an experienced attorney.
At Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC in Fife, serving clients throughout greater Tacoma, we have the lawyers whose combined decades of responsive representation have translated to positive results. Recognized problem-solvers Dorothy A. Bartholomew and Jada Wood wisely advise on subjects ranging from spousal support to property division when a marriage is ending, and post-judgment modifications after a settlement has been finalized.
We are equally confident in our abilities on the personal service side as well. Your questions are answered promptly and honestly from day one of the legal process. We want you to enter our p professional lives as a client and leave as a friend.
Our Varied Menu Of Effective Family Law Services
Look to Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC for forward-looking recommendations before, during and after a divorce, relating to these practice areas:
- Uncontested, contested and high net worth divorce
- Mediated, negotiated and litigated divorce outcomes
- Child custody, parenting plans and visitation rights
- Child support and spousal support
- Equitable distribution of marital assets (property division)
- Negotiation, drafting and review of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Post-judgment modifications of custody and support arrangements
- Paternity issues affecting unmarried couples with children
- Wills and powers of attorney
Let’s Get The Conversation Started!
You bring your wishes and goals, and we’ll supply the course of action, during your confidential initial consultation. Reach us by phone at 253-922-2016 or via the online form.
Bankruptcy and Family Law Lawyer
About Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC
In Loving Memory of Dorothy A. Bartholomew
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved attorney, Dorothy A. Bartholomew, in May of 2025. Dorothy was the heart of our firm—an extraordinary advocate whose dedication to her clients guided every moment of her work. She continued serving the people who depended on her up until the very end, driven by a passion for justice and a profound love for the profession she devoted her life to. Dorothy’s unwavering commitment, compassion, and strength set a standard that will continue to inspire us every day. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched, the clients she fought for, and the community she helped build. She will be deeply missed and forever honored.
Fife, Washington is home to a law firm so versatile that its lawyers can return financially distressed families to solid ground and compassionately guide divorcing spouses to a brighter tomorrow. Dorothy A. Bartholomew established her consumer bankruptcy practice in 1991 to educate and inspire those who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. Her deep knowledge of Chapter 7 liquidation “fresh start” bankruptcy and Chapter 13 debt reorganization has proven to be a valuable asset for thousands of debt relief clients in the greater Tacoma area.
Jada Wood has emphasized the firm’s commitment to families divided by a variety of disputes during divorce. This accomplished legal team handles the full spectrum of divorce and family law matters, from child custody and parenting time to spousal support and property division, plus post-judgment guidance for modifications and enforcements of custody and support. Attorney Jada Wood is an active member of the community and strives to provide comprehensive counsel on both bankruptcy and family law matters.
The Personalized Service And Comfortable Environment You Are Looking For
At Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC, we work hard to educate, energize and inspire clients from all walks of life throughout the legal process. Whether your goal is lasting debt relief or a dignified end to your marriage, we can help. We are a debt relief agency. We counsel clients according to Federal Bankruptcy Code. Please call 253-922-2016 or use the online form to arrange an initial consultation. We respond promptly to all email messages.
Our Attorneys
- Jada Wood
Our Staff
- Amanda Newingham
- Kailey Newingham
Please call or use the online form to arrange an initial consultation. We respond promptly to all email messages. We are a debt relief agency. We counsel clients according to Federal Bankruptcy Code.
Bankruptcy and Family Law Legal Team
Meet the team
Our team is dedicated to providing high–quality legal services with a focus on bankruptcy and family law matters. We are composed of one licensed attorney and two experienced paralegals who work collaboratively to support our clients through every stage of their cases.
Jada Wood
Attorney
Jada Wood earned her degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2016. She has also completed the WSBA Rule 6 program. During her undergraduate studies, Jada was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi. Her professional affiliations include long-standing memberships with both the King County Bar Association and the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association, where she has been a member since 2016, as well as the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Amanda Newingham
Paralegal
Amanda Newingham has been a valued member of the Firm for more than 20 years. She earned her undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Central Washington University and has served as the law clerk to Dorothy A. Bartholomew, contributing to more than 2,000 cases throughout her tenure. In 2024, Amanda successfully completed the WSBA Rule 6 program and continues to pursue her longstanding goal of becoming an attorney, driven by her commitment to serving and supporting those in need.
Kailey Newingham
Case Manager
Kailey Newingham has been a valued member of Dorothy Bartholomew PLLC since 2021, contributing to the firm’s commitment to client-focused legal service. In addition to her work, she is actively pursuing a degree in Psychology at Washington State University, where she is expanding her understanding of human behavior and communication—skills that further enhance her work within the firm. Her dedication to both her professional role and academic growth reflects her strong commitment to supporting clients with empathy, insight, and reliability.
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Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC
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253 922 2016
Location
5310 12th Street E., Ste. C
Fife, WA 98424
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