Focus
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
Family law matters in Seattle
Divorce Lawyer in Seattle, WA
Family Law Attorney in Seattle, WA
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Child Support Lawyer in Seattle, WA
Alimony Lawyer in Seattle, WA
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Contact
Phone: +13606022132
Address: 901 5th Avenue, Suite 2800A · Seattle, WA 98164
Background
Licensed since: 1995
Law school: Seattle University School of Law
Education: Graduated cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law., 1995; Pennsylvania State University, BA in General Arts and Sciences, 1989
Certifications: I completed my training in Collaborative Law in 2011 and have been representing clients in their collaborative divorces since that time., 2011; Admitted, United States District Court -Western Washington, 1998; Admitted, Supreme Court of the United States, 2005
Professional activity: Washington State Bar Association - I was admitted in 1995 and have been a member in good standing since then; Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County - I became a member in 2024. This organization is a group of dedicated and specially trained professionals who meet to update collaborative and other practice skills and advocate for peaceful divorce dispute resolution.; Washington State Bar Association; Family Law Section - I have been a member of the Family Law Section since 2009; King County Bar Association, Family Law Section and Collaborative Law Section - I have been a member of KCBA and the Family Law Section since 2009. I joined the Collaborative Law Section in 2025. I was the Chair of the Family Law Section in 2014-2015 after having been the Vice Chair in 2013-2014 and Secretary in 2012-2013.; Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW) - I have been a member of this organization since 2019.; International Association of Collaborative Professionals - I have been a member since I became a collaborative law practitioner in 2011 after completing the required 40 hours of mediation training and training specific to collaborative law. This is an international organization of collaborative practitioners and it provides trainings for the members, information for the public about collaborative law and is dedicated to furthering collaborative law worldwide.; King County Collaborative Law - I've been a member of this organization since 2011. I am a former Chair of the Standards and Best Practices Committee. This organization provides regular trainings in the area of collaborative practice and information for the public about the use of collaborative law in family law as well as other areas of practice.; Compass Collaborative - I have been a member since 2014. Compass Collaborative is a practice group of collaborative law professionals who came together to help divorcing couples resolve disputes using an open, transparent and cooperative approach.; Collaborative Professionals of Washington - I have been a member since 2018. In 2020 I became a member of the Board. I was the Treasurer from 2021 thru 2024. In 2025 I stepped into the Vice President position. This is a non-profit association of independent professionals from the fields of law, mental health, and finance and is focused on promoting the practice of collaborative law and providing information, training and support to collaborative practitioners throughout the State of Washington.; Maryland Bar. I was admitted in 2002 and practiced family law in Montgomery County, MD during the time resided in MD. After I returned to the State of Washington, I maintained my active membership for several years but went on inactive status in August 2014.; District of Columbia Bar. I was admitted to the DC Bar in 2001 and practiced family law in DC as well as MD until I moved to Washington State in 2007. While I maintained my active membership for a period of time after moving, I resigned in 2011.
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