Charles Rivoire Hostnik

Charles Rivoire Hostnik is a distinguished attorney practicing in both State and Federal Courts, as well as numerous Tribal Courts. With a notable career as a semi-retired Tribal Court Judge, he served for 16 years, adjudicating cases for 32 different Indian Tribes across Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. Additionally, he was appointed as a Special Master Judge for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in Connecticut. Although semi-retired, he occasionally serves as a trial or appellate judge when appointed by Tribes.

In his diverse legal practice, Chuck is actively engaged in personal injury, business and corporate law, as well as construction litigation, probate, and real estate matters. His contributions to the legal field include authoring for "Washington Practice," a key reference for attorneys in Washington State. He has also been a speaker and instructor at various legal seminars and training sessions, and for several years, he served as an annual guest speaker on Indian Law at the University of Washington at Tacoma.

Recognized in Who's Who in American Law and Who’s Who in the World, Chuck has been featured in several other Who's Who publications over the years. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, and the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. He is also a former member of the Northwest Tribal Court Judges Association and the North American Indian Judges Association.

For more information about our practice, please visit our website: www.CH-Tacoma.com