Background
LaPorte, Dennis Joseph was born on July 13, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lawrence Joseph and Blanche Helen (Luchino) LaP.
LaPorte, Dennis Joseph was born on July 13, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lawrence Joseph and Blanche Helen (Luchino) LaP.
Seattle University (Bachelor of Arts, 1964). Gonzaga University (Juris Doctor, 1968). Phi Alpha Delta (Charter Member, Connelly Chapter).
Member, Moot Court, 1966-1968.
Member, Gonzaga University Law Review, 1966-1968. Law Clerk for Chief Justice of Washington Supreme Court, 1968-1969.
Trustee, Gonzaga University Law School Alumni Association, 1969-1970.
Law clerk for chief justice, Washington State Supreme Court, Olympia, 1968-1969; associate attorney, F. Ross Burgess, Tacoma, 1970-1976; sole practitioner, Dennis J. LaPorte, Tacoma, 1976-1978; president, shareholder, Thompson, Krilich, LaPorte, Tucci & West Personal, Tacoma, since 1978. Member judicial qualification committee King Company Bar Association, Seattle, 1980-1985. Fee arbitrator Whas. State Bar Association, Tacoma, 1975-1980, governor since 1995.
President Holy Rosary School Parents Club, 1984-1986, Holy Rosary School Board, since 1994. Member Washington State Bar Association (Board of Governors since 1995).
Married Peggy Ann Weisbrodt, August 20, 1971. Children: Nichole, Marquelle, Lisette, Armand.