South Snohomish/North King Counties Members
L. Brooks Baldwin, Collaborative Attorney/MediatorBaldwin Collaborative Law
17565 - 47th Ave. NE
Suite 100
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
206-307-2472
206-307-2472, fax
brooks@baldwincollaborativelaw.com
www.baldwincollaborativelaw.com
Providing compassion and dignity in guiding divorcing couples towards the mutual creation of workable divorce settlements. Our practice focuses exclusively on Collaborative Family Law, Mediation, and "Limited Scope Representation" (consulting/document preparation/limited representation in court). We help you reach agreement in your divorce and separation in a supportive, respectful and cost-effective manner, allowing you and your spouse to make the decisions about your future and your children's future - without going to court. We understand and respect your unique needs - we even make house calls. Complimentary 45-minute consultation for individuals dedicated to seeking a no-cou
Credentials: Member of Washington State Bar Association (1989); Member of KCCL (King County Collaborative Law); Member of IACP (International Association of Collaborative Professionals); UW School of Law Professional Mediation Training; Juris Doctor, Seattle University School of Law; Commissioned Stephen Minister.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Laura A. BanksReni & Banks, PS
Sunset Building
23607 Hwy 99, Suite 3D
Edmonds, WA 98026
206-542-1840 ext. 1
206-533-0794, fax
laura.bankslaw@comcast.net
www.renibanks.com
Family law practice since 1978 in private practice, as managing attorney representing GALs in King County juvenile dependency cases, and as a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County. Currently practicing in both King and Snohomish Counties offering Creative Family Solutions through Collaborative Family Law and mediation.
Credentials: North Carolina Bar Association 1977, Washington State Bar Association 1978, King County Bar Association, King County Collaborative Law 2003-present, KCBA Collaborative Law Section, Board Member KCCL 2008-present, Cascadia Collaborative POD, North Sound Collaborative Law POD
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Cynthia R First, Ms.Port Gardner Law Group
2918 Colby Avenue, Suite 201
Everett, WA 98201
425-259-5100
425-789-1214, fax
cynthia@portgardnerlaw.com
www.portgardnerlaw.com
Author, Hunter-Gatherer Collaborative Practice, Family Court Review, Vol. 49, No. 2, April 2011 249-256. Speaker, Collaborative Professionals of Washington Annual Conference, 2010.
Credentials: International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Washington State Bar Association, Former Member - Washington State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee (statewide elected position), Collaborative Professionals of Washington, Board Member - King County Collaborative Law, Cypress Collaborative Solutions, North Sound Collaborative Law
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Celia L Griffin, CPA, CDFACelia Griffin, CPA, PLLC
19221 36th Ave W, Ste 204
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-954-8500
425-954-8500, fax
celia@celiagriffincpa.com
www.celiagriffincpa.com
CDFA's help clients determine the short term and long term financial impact of any proposed divorce settlement. They also provide valuable information on financial issues that are related to the divorce, such as tax consequences, dividing pension plans, continued health care coverage, stock option elections and much more. CDFA's also help attorneys by helping the client make financial sense of proposals. CDFA's offer attorneys another tool to assist their clients.
Credentials: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Collaborative Role(s): Financial Specialist
Billie L Grissom, Attorney at LawBillie Grissom Law, PLLC
18221 102nd Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
425-286-1110
425-286-1111, fax
billieg@billiegrissomlaw.com
www.billiegrissomlaw.com
Billie L. Grissom received her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law, and her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington. Ms. Grissom has been involved with the local collaborative law movement since 2005, and she is a founding member of Cypress Collaborative Solutions. Collaborative law and resolving disputes with dignity are her life's work. Her solo family law practice is focused on peacemaking and is limited to out of court settlement options.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Richard K. Hart, Attorney
Hart Schoener Bliss, P.S.
12535 15th Ave NE
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98125
206-524-3348
(206) 524-0363, fax
rhart@HSBlawyers.com
www.RichardKHart.com
Richard K. Hart has over 20 years of Family Law experience in the Seattle area. Mr. Hart's practice focuses on wealth division and long term marriage with emphasis on issues such as real estate, retirement assets and property disputes. Mr. Hart is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law and brings a wealth of both compassion and technical knowledge to each new case.
Credentials: 7 Years as a King County Superior Court Family Law Volunteer Settlement Conference Master
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Other Civil Attorney
Brad A LancasterLancaster Law Office
17503 Tenth Ave. NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
206-367-3122
888-367-3122
206-367-3109, fax
brad@lancasterlawoffice.com
lancasterlawoffice.com
I help marital partners dissolve their marriages with less trauma to their children and one another. I help parties facing end of life issues to manage their affairs. I help bereaved families probate the estates of loved ones.
Credentials: Attorney
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Probate and Elder Law Attorney
Rochelle R. Long, Child Specialist/Divorce Coach/Co Parent Counselor/ ReunificationLong Counseling and Evaluation Services, PLLC
2722 Colby Ave
Suite 635
98201
2068532224
425-374-8273, fax
Rochelle_long@yahoo.com
www.longcounseling.com
Rochelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been working with children and families for over 12 years. Rochelle has training through the PETP program instructed and directed by Andrew Benjamin, JD, PhD. She has worked closely with Barry Nyman, PhD that works with children, families, and family law. Rochelle conducts co parent counseling, children advocacy and therapy, family reunification, divorce coaching, parenting evaluations, and many more services. She loves working with children and families and enjoys the rewards when families are able to solve their own issues.
Credentials: Rochelle graduated from Sage University in Albany, New York with her Masters in Counseling. She has been working on her PhD in Clinical Psychology since 2005. Rochelle is a License Mental Health therapist. She has training through the PETP program. Rochelle has received training through Collaborative Law, Mediation training, conflict resolution training, and continuous training with conflict in families, families of origin, and developmental psychology.
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator, Therapist
Michele M O'Loane, AttorneyLaw Office of Michele M. O'Loane
1604 Hewitt Avenue
Suite 301
Everett, Washington 98201
(Online Map)
425-252-5020
425-252-5793, fax
michele.oloane@oloanelaw.com
www.oloanelaw.com
Credentials: J.D., Seattle University School of Law; B.A., Fairhaven College at Western Washington University; North Sound Collaborative Divorce, founding and current board member; Collaborative Professionals of Washington, sustaining member; International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners, member; Annette Tupper Award for Service to Domestic Violence Victims; David Kastle Pro Bono Award; selected for 2011 Rising Star list for Family Lawyers.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
