Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Collaborative Attorneys. In Collaborative Law, each party has an attorney who makes a pledge to work towards resolution without resorting to adversarial means. The sole focus and goal of Collaborative Law attorneys is to help the parties reach a durable agreement.
Collaborative attorneys are advocates for their clients with the specific directive to assist clients in reaching an agreement that meets their client’s most important needs as best as circumstances permit. The style of advocacy for a Collaborative Law attorney is therefore very different from the style of advocacy of conventional attorneys.
As dispute resolution specialists, Collaborative lawyers jointly guide, manage, and facilitate the Collaborative Law process. Attorneys act as the legal counselors for their clients. Collaborative lawyers provide legal education, and ensure that all legal considerations are properly addressed.
All Collaborative attorneys who are members of King County Collaborative Law must meet minimum training requirements.
Virginia M. AmisGouras & Amis PLLC
20819 72nd Ave. S.
Suite 620
Kent, WA 98032
253-395-5552
253-395-1022, fax
Virginiaamis@seattle-divorce.com
www.seattle-divorce.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Carol E Bailey, Ms.
Carol Bailey & Associates, Integrative Family Law, P.L.L.C.
520 Pike
Suite 2230
Seattle, WA 98101
206.859.6800
206.859.6801, fax
cbailey@integrativefamilylaw.com
www.integrativefamilylaw.com
Having served for over 15 years as a Guardian ad Litem in complex family law cases, Ms. Bailey brings a unique perspective and creative solutions to the resolution of family law cases both as an attorney for the parties and as a child specialist.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
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
Sandra Barto, Attorney at Law and Mediator
9500 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98115
206-227-2545
206-525-5346, fax
bartolaw@comcast.net
www.bartolaw.com
Collaborative law's team approach allows people to resolve difficult issues in a safe environment and encourages the preservation of relationships and financial resources. My law practice is influenced and informed by my Master of Arts in Counseling and my considerable experience working and teaching in the field of mediation.
Credentials: MAEd, JD, Certified Mediator
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Lisa K. Barton
O'Brien, Barton, Wieck & Joe, PLLP
175 NE Gilman Blvd., Suite 100
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-391-7427
425-391-7489, fax
lisabarton@obrienlawfirm.net
www.obrienlawfirm.net
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Carol D Betts, Attorney
Law Offices of Carol D. Betts, P.S.
846 108th Ave NE
Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-635-7737
425-635-7738, fax
cdbetts@seattlefamilylawyer.com
www.seattlefamilylawyer.com
Carol's practice is focused on assisting clients with respectful, practical and child centered solutions to family law disputes. She is a divorced parent and brings a perspective of life experience as well as legal experience to her practice.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Lorna L Bigsby, AttorneyLorna L. Bigsby, PLLC
2918 Colby Ave. Suite 201A
Everett WA 98201
425-259-4131
425-339-8450, fax
lorna@lbigsbylaw.com
www.lbigsbylaw.com
Lorna comes to collaborative practice with over thirty years experience representing spouses, parents, and others in contested divorce, parentage, modification and related family law proceedings. Against that background, she now embraces the collaborative law option for its private, respectful, non-combative way of moving couples through the divorce/separation process to find highly personal, durable settlement solutions.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Leslie R. Bottimore
Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C.
201 St. Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
(Online Map)
253-272-5653
253-272-5720, fax
leslie@bottimorelaw.com
www.bottimorelaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Probate and Elder Law Attorney
Mark D Bowen, Attorney at Law
2707 NE 60th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
206-910-8318
mbowenlaw@comcast.net
Credentials: Member: International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Certification: Title 26 Guardian ad Litem
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Ginger A. Boyle, Attorney/Mediator9100 Roosevelt Wy. NE #300
Seattle, WA 98115
206-525-7067
206-525-2310, fax
ginger@ahealingdivorce.com
www.ahealingdivorce.com
Ginger helps people turn divorce into a healing process. She practices mediation, collaboration and representation. She has been a divorce lawyer for 29 years and mediator for 21. She offers couples and/or individuals free phone consultations to find out if getting together in person makes sense.
Credentials: Juris Doctor, 1981, Divorce and parenting mediation training 1990
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Brian Brunkow, Attorney11410 NE 124th Street, #428
Kirkland, WA 98034
206-687-3895
brian@brunkowlaw.com
www.brunkowlaw.com
Credentials: Washington State Bar; King County Bar - Family Law Section; Real Estate Broker License - WA; Seattle University School of Law, Cum Laude Honors, Business Law Focus
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Other
Cynthia F. Buhr, AttorneyLaw Offices of Cynthia F. Buhr PLLC
1700 7th Avenue Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98101
206-357-8565
cynthia@cbuhrlaw.com
www.cbuhrlaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Susan E. CarrollLaw Offices of Susan Carroll, PLLC
6041 California Ave. SW, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98136
206-452-5483
206-452-5688, fax
sc@susancarrolllaw.com
www.susancarrolllaw.com
Susan Carroll uses skill and compassion to assist her clients in reaching healthier resolutions for tough divorce issues.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Christina L. Corwin, AttorneyReed, Longyear, Malnati, & Ahrens PLLC
1415 Norton Building
801 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-1522
206-624-6271
206-624-6672, fax
ccorwin@rlmalaw.com
www.rlmalaw.com
Christina's practice as a family law attorney and child advocate is focused on healthy, respectful and efficient resolution of family disputes. She represents the interests of children and individuals with disabilities in her work as a Title 26 and Title 11 guardian ad litem. Prior to practicing law, Christina worked with children and families as a certificated teacher with endorsements in early childhood development.
Credentials: Attorney and King County Family Law GAL
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Don P. DesonierDesonier Law & Mediation Services, P.S.
5400 Carillon Pt.
Bldg. 5000, 4th Floor
Kirkland, WA 98033
(Online Map)
206-779-1634
206-588-2268, fax
don.desonier@me.com
www.desoniermediation.com
My practice includes: Family Mediation - As a neutral, I assist couples in having difficult conversations and coming to agreement in parenting and financial matters. Divorce Legal Coaching - I provide legal guidance to those who prefer limited and defined assistance in document preparation, negotiation, and navigating the legal system. FasTrack Divorce - A good, efficient fit when couples are high-functioning and are mostly in agreement on decisions about children and finances. Collaborative Law - For those who would benefit from the highest level of support from a legal, financial and mental health team of professionals.
Credentials: Licensed Member: Washington State Bar Association Member of: Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section King Count Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section & Collaborative Law Section King County Collaborative Law Collaborative Professionals of Washington State Washington Mediation Association
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Michael DitchikLaw Office of Michael Ditchik
20415 72nd Ave. S.
Suite 270
Kent, WA 98032
253-398-2600
253-398-2603, fax
mike@ditchiklawoffice.com
www.ditchiklawoffice.com
Credentials: JD, Boston University, 1987; member WSBA Family Law Section; member IACP; KCBA Board of Trustees; SKCBA Board of Trustees, Mentor KCBA Family Law Mentor Program, admitted to practice in Washington, New York, and Washington DC.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Michael V. FancherSeattle Divorce Services
2317 NW Market St.
Seattle, WA 98107
(Online Map)
206-784-3049
206-784-2681, fax
mike@seattledivorceservices.com
www.seattledivorceservices.com
I believe the best resolutions are those the parties create for themselves. My role is to help my clients develop the right solutions for themselves and their families. Collaboration allows this to happen in a safe and respectful environment.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Rachel Felbeck, Counselor at Law5400 Carillon Point
Building 5000, Suite 400
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-822-0283
425-576-4040, fax
rachel@felbecklaw.com
www.felbecklaw.com
I have been a practicing family law attorney since 1995, initially focusing on litigation. In 2003, I founded the Collaborative Law professional community in Washington State, which has since grown dramatically, as exhibited by the many Collaborative Law groups and associations that currently exist within the state. In 2006 I transitioned her practice to exclusively collaborative or cooperative cases and mediation. I have frequently presented on Collaborative Law to various legal and non-legal groups, and have been regularly training professionals on the Collaborative Law model since 2006.
Credentials: Admitted 1995 to the Washington State Bar - 1995 to the United States District Court, Western District of Washington Law School Seattle University, J.D. 1994; graduated cum laude Undergraduate College University of Delaware, B.A. in Political Science and History; 1983 Member Washington State Bar Association (Section Member of Family Law; Small and Solo Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections) WSBA Family Law Executive Committee Member 2005 - 2008 Washington Collaborative Law President 2003-2005; Board Member 2003-2009 King County Bar Association
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
Jennifer A. ForquerCarol Bailey & Associates, PLLC
901 Fifth Avenue
Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98164
(Online Map)
206-859-6800
206-859-6801, fax
jforquer@integrativefamilylaw.com
www.integrativefamilylaw.com
Credentials: Member of King County Collaborative Law, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, King County Bar Assoc.(family law section)and American Bar Association. Member of WA Bar Assoc. since 1995 and of the MD Bar since 2001. BV Peer Review rating Martindale-Hubbell.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Leslie J. Garrison, AttorneyThe Schwarz - Garrison Law Firm
119 First Avenue South, Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-9909
206-622-6636, fax
leslie@newwaylaw.com
newwaylaw.com
Providing creative solutions for dissolutions and other family law issues. Mediation services in employer/employee labor disputes.
Credentials: J.D. Univerity of Oregon, practicing attorney since 1988, trained in collaborative solutions and mediated dispute resolution. Experience working with high conflict personalities.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Robert N. Getz, Mr.
Robert N. Getz, P.S.
3102 Rockefeller Ave.
Everett, WA 98201-4029
425.405.1300
425.388.0247, fax
robertg@rgetzlaw.com
www.rgetzlaw.com
Family Law, Real Estate, Probate, Personal Injury
Credentials: WSBA, WCAJ, IACP, KCBA, KCCL, SCBA, SCBA-FLS, NSCL
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Probate and Elder Law Attorney, Other Civil Law Attorney
Lisa M. Gilmore, Attorney at Law
Helsell Fetterman
1001 Fourth Ave.
Suite 4200
Seattle, WA 98111-3846
206-689-2160
206-340-0902, fax
lgilmore@helsell.com
www.helsell.com
Experienced in a variety of family law matters, including divorce, domestic partnership, paternity, parenting and support matters.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Susan K. Goplen
Law Offices of Susan K. Goplen
520 Pike Street, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98101
206-686-2700
susan@goplenlaw.com
www.goplenlaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Anne L. Gould, Attorney, Mediator, GAL (for children)
Anne L.W. Gould Legal Department
9500 Roosevelt Way N.E. Suite #301
Seattle, WA 98115
206-623-1719
1-866-317-2292
206-766-8321, fax
alwgould@hotmail.com
AnneGould.com
Compassionate listening, attention to detail, and an understanding of children's and parents needs marks her work. Most issues of law can be calmly and respectfully resolved. Experience ranges from family owned businesses, to non-traditional families. Complex issues to simple, resolutions can be found!
Credentials: Attorney, Guardian Ad Litem for children, Mediator, Collaborative Professional
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
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
Lori L. Guzzo
Socius Law Group PLLC
Two Union Square
601 Union Street Ste. 4950
Seattle, WA 98101
206-838-9100
206-838-9101, fax
lguzzo@sociuslaw.com
www.sociuslaw.com
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 Law Attorney
Elizabeth Hershman-Greven, Senior Associate AttorneyMcKinley Irvin, PLLC
425 Pike St., Ste. 500
Seattle, WA 98101
206-625-9600
206-223-1999, fax
elizabeth@mckinleyirvin.com
www.mckinleyirvin.com
I strive to help people find positive, thoughtful, and efficient solutions tailored to their specific situations. I enjoy working with people in both traditional and non-traditional families, including those in unmarried and/or same-gendered relationships.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Peggy Hoban, Attorney at Law9500 Roosevelt Way, NE, Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98115
(206)624-2242
(206)525-5346, fax
peggy@hobanlaw.com
www.hobanlaw.com; www.seattleintegrativemediation.com
I assist clients through the transitions of divorce in a compassionate, intelligent and cost-effective manner. I have extensive cross-cultural experience and speak Spanish.
Credentials: J.D.; Washington State Bar Association; King County Bar Association; Current Board Member of King County Collaborative Law; 2010-11 Co-Chair of King County Collaborative Law Family Law Section.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Holly Hohlbein5400 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-576-4194
hollyh@hhattorney.com
www.hhattorney.com
Collaborative law helps separating couples design a solution that fits their unique needs while preserving relationships into the future. An experienced collaborative attorney can help maximize the benefit of this powerful process.
Credentials: Univer. of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Environmental Conservation 1982); McGeorge School of Law, Seattle Univ. School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude 1989); Univ. of Washington (Certifications in Family Law and Mediation); Collaborative Law training (beginning to advanced, 2003-present) Harvard Law School(Advanced Negotiations, 2008); Collaborative Law leader, trainer, author and presenter.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Teena A Johnson
Law Office of Teena Johnson
3315 S. 23rd St., Ste. 109
(also in Federal Way)
Tacoma, Washington 98405
253-815-6696
253-322-3230, fax
teena@justice.com
www.teenajohnson.com
Offices in Federal Way and Tacoma
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Adrienne Keith, Attorney and MediatorKeith Law & Mediation
1421 - 34th Ave, Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98122
206-523-3047
206-219-6714, fax
Ak@KeithLawAndMediation.com
www.KeithLawAndMediation.com
I help couples and families work toward win-win outcomes using mediation, collaboration and/or negotiation.
Credentials: Member, WSBA
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Mary E. Kooistra, Ms.
Berkey & Kooistra
10829 NE 68th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-822-6311
425-803-3026, fax
mkooistra@berkeykooistra.com
berkeykooistra.com
Over 32 years of experience in family law and probate matters.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Probate and Elder Law 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
Virginia A. LeenAttorney at Law
5400 Carillon Point
Bldg. 5000, 4th Fl.
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-576-4071
425-650-7075, fax
VirginiaLeen@gmail.com
www.virginialeenlaw.com
Offering options for low conflict divorce.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Kurt Lichtenberg
10900 NE 4th Street
Suite 1500
Bellevue, WA 98004-4448
425-455-3787
425-455-3713, fax
klichti@aol.com
www.Lichtenberglaw.com
Credentials: Also Member Montana, Alaska Bar Assns.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Gwen C. Mathewson, Attorney at Law2003 Western Avenue, Suite 330
Seattle, WA 98121
206 447-4348
206 448-2252, fax
gwen@mathewsonlaw.com
www.mathewsonlaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Andrew H. May, Attorney at Law
Andrew May PLLC
1218 Third Ave.
Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
425-454-3313
425-646-4326, fax
andrew@andrewmaypllc.com
www.andrewmaypllc.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Alexandra (Xana) Moore-WulsinStrata Law Group, PLLC
601 Union Street
Suite 3100
Seattle, WA 98101-3154
206-682-6826
amoore-wulsin@stratalawgroup.com
www.stratalawgroup.com
Xana, an attorney for 24 years, empowers clients to identify long term goals and objectives and to focus on those as they move through the collaborative law process. As a result, relationships may be preserved in a time of legal transition (dissolution, separation, probate, or guardianship), damaging conflict can be prevented, and the client is supported to create an enduring settlement along the path. A King County Collaborative Law board member, a member of the Civil Practice Group, and a past chair of Seattle Family Collaborative Law, Alexandra brings a holistic and collaborative practice to family law and to elder law.
Credentials: Member Washington State Bar Assosciation (including section memberships), King County Bar Assosciation (including section memberships), Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington, Trained mediator and title 11 Guardian ad Litem
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Probate and Elder Law Attorney
Dominik Musafia
Reed, Longyear, Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC
801 Second Ave.
Suite 1415
Seattle, WA 98104
206-624-6271
206-624-6672, fax
dmusafia@rlmalaw.com
www.rlmalaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Other Civil Law Attorney
Jason S. Newcombe, Mr.Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
600 First Avenue, Suite #435
Seattle
206-624-3644
206-624-3677, fax
legalboyj@yahoo.com
www.seattle-collaborative-divorce.com
We help our clients focus on constructive problem solving rather than finger pointing, adversarial bargaining and court imposed solutions. Our team provides the benefits of attorney assistance while avoiding the adversarial environment and negative impact of litigation. Our collaborative divorce practice is designed to maximize settlement options for the spouses and their children, and to minimize or eliminate the negative economic, psychological, and emotional consequences of litigation.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Serin Ngai, AttorneyOlympic Law Group, PLLP
1221 E. Pike Street
Suite 205
Seattle, WA 98122
206-527-2500
206-527-7100, fax
serin@olympiclaw.com
www.olympiclaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Other Civil Law Attorney
Leigh Noffsinger, Attorney
P.O. Box 11444
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206-465-3047
leigh_noffsinger@comcast.net
www.bainbridgecollaborativedivorce.com
Credentials: President, Kitsap Collaborative Law Alliance; Member, King County Collaborative Law; Volunteer, KCCL Ad Hoc Marketing Committee; Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals; Volunteer of the Year, King County Family Law Mentor Program, 2009; Former President, Madrona School Board of Directors, 2009-2011; J.D. with Honors, University of Washington School of Law, 2000; Order of the Coif, Washington Law Review Notes & Comments Editor.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Gail B Nunn
O'Loane Nunn & Guthrie
2707 Colby Ave, Ste 1204
PO Box 5519
Everett, WA 98201
425-258-6860
425-259-6224, fax
gail.nunn@onglaw.com
onglaw.com
Gail B. Nunn is a founding partner at OLoane Nunn Law Group PLLC. She brings 24 years of experience and wisdom to her clients in helping them resolve their family law matters. Recognizing how destructive litigation is to family relationships, Ms. Nunn believes that the divorcing partners can reach durable agreements through collaborative process that are unique to each families needs. She listens to her clients and cares about their future.
Credentials: Mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend and... Washington State Bar Association American Bar Association Snohomish County Bar Association Washington Women Lawyers Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County board member Snohomish County Legal Services volunteer Snohomish County Equal Access to Justice award in 2000 David Kastle Pro Bono award in 2006 St Thomas More Parish
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Susan M O'Brian, Attorney at LawLaw Offices of Susan Millican O'Brian & Associates, PS
7525 166th Ave. NE
Suite D230
Redmond, WA 98052-7828
425-869-8067
425-869-4444, fax
susan@smobrian.com
www.smobrian.com
Susan Millican O'Brian is the founder of the Law Offices of Susan Millican O'Brian & Associates, PS. She practices exclusively in the area of family law. Ms. O'Brian has represented clients in many cases involving significant property interests, as well as spousal maintenance, parenting, and child support issues. Ms. O'Brian is committed to her clients, and listens to their concerns and goals. She has developed an effective style of paying meticulous attention to detail, and assisting her clients in the best approach to their situation.
Credentials: Licensed in the State of Washington since 1986; member of the ABA & Family Law Section; the WSBA & Family Law Section; the KCBA & Family Law Section; the Snohomish County Bar Association & Family Law Section; Completed Collaborative Law Training in 2005; member of King County Collaborative Law and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
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
Bruce Pruitt-Hamm, Attorney; MediatorCarol Bailey & Associates, PLLC
901 5th Ave.
Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98164
(Online Map)
206-859-6800
206-859-6801, fax
bpruitthamm@integrativefamilylaw.com
www.integrativefamilylaw.com
As an attorney, Bruce has been awarded the highest rating by the national lawyer-rating service, Avvo.com. Since graduating in 1994 from the University of Washington School of Law near the top of his class, Bruce has litigated over one thousand cases in a wide variety of areas of the law, with a consistent emphasis in family law. Bruce began his legal career in the courts of Pierce, King and Snohomish counties working on family law cases. Before joining Carol Bailey & Associates in March of 2012 Bruce had his own law firm, Pruitt-Hamm Law & Mediation Services, PS, serving rural Colville, Washington, for nearly 20 years. His clients routinely gave him high marks on their evaluations. In 2010
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Probate and Elder Law Attorney, Other Civil Law Attorney
Karin QuirkKarin Quirk, Attorney at Law
5400 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-289-0293
425-289-0293
karin@karinquirk.com
www.divorceforgrownups.net
Empowering couples to dissolve their marriage in a respectful and cooperative way. Save Money, Time, Emotional Trauma. Karin Quirk is an experienced family law attorney focusing on settling dissolutions in a non-adversarial manner that allows the couple to move on with their lives with as little emotional baggage as possible. Fair and Effective and at your pace, putting you in control of the outcome. Free consultation available.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Tara K. Richardson
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC
2600 Two Union Square
601 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 654-2483
(206) 624-1230, fax
richardson@lasher.com
www.lasher.com
Credentials: J.D.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Joanna T RothLaw Office of Joanna Roth
150 Nickerson Street
Suite 103
Seattle, WA 98109
206 229 3258
206 299 4114, fax
joanna@rothattorney.com
www.rothattorney.com
My goal of giving my clients respectful and compassionate guidance means that I make an honest effort to understand my clients circumstances, their hopes, and their preferred outcomes. I understand first-hand how hard divorce can be, and have seen how hard it is for a child. At times, disputes are so painful that clients feel compelled to escalate conflict. I listen carefully and deeply to my clients in order to achieve their long-term goals.
Credentials: JD
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Probate and Elder Law Attorney
Jennifer C RydbergAttorney at Law
8407 S. 259th St., Suite 203
Kent, WA 98030-7536
425-235-5535
253.852.0400, fax
jenny@jcrlaw.com
www.jcrlaw.com/
My collaborative, creative, and positive solutions-oriented, non-adversarial approach to law has benefitted my family law, estate planning and probate clients for over 30 years. To the process of solving and preventing family problems, I bring compassion, dignity and respect, and am fully trained in both mediation and collaborative approaches to resolving disputes. Active in Boy Scouts and a Commissioner for Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety, I am very familiar with available community resources and the unique needs of children and families, including challenges presented by disabilities and mental health issues. Lower cost legal coaching and unbundled legal services are also provided.
Credentials: Attorney since 1978, Rotarian, King County Superior Court Family Law Volunteer Settlement Conference Master since 1996, Commissioner for Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety, past board member of Tahoma School District, Kent Valley Youth Services, & Domestic Abused Women's Network. In 2006, I co-authored with Don Desonier the Unbundled Legal Services -- Collaborative Law chapter of the WSBA Family Law Deskbook.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Probate and Elder Law Attorney
Mary Sakaguchi, AttorneyLaw Office of Mary S.W. Sakaguchi, PLLC
11120 NE 2nd Street
Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-456-1840
425-420-264, fax
mary@sakaguchilaw.com
www.sakaguchilaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Camille J. Schaefer, AttorneySchaefer Law PLLC
P.O. Box 5668
Kent, WA 98064
206-356-5673
camille@schaeferlaw.net
www.schaeferlaw.net
Camille educates and empowers clients to make decisions and resolve conflict with their long-term well-being in mind. Camille works with clients throughout the greater Seattle area including in South King County. In addition to providing full-service representation in Collaborative and cooperative family law cases, Camille offers unbundled legal services to clients who might not otherwise be able to afford an attorney or who desire to represent themselves with the help of an attorney consultant.
Credentials: Attorney at Law
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
andrew schwarzThe Schwarz-Garrison Law Firm
119 First Ave. S.
Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-9909
206-622-6636, fax
andrew@newwaylaw.com
newwaylaw.com
We are a small, client oriented firm, providing high quality legal representation in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Civil Litigation. We have training and experience in Mediation, Collaborative Law, and other forms of ADR.
Credentials: There is nothing more satisfying than bringing distressed people through the most challenging period of their adult lives- shifting the focus from fear to expectation; watching them build the skills that will take them into a satisfying future. Collaborative Law works and it is changing lives for the better.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Other Civil Law Attorney
Kevin R ScudderLaw Offices of Kevin R. Scudder
9706 4th Avenue NE
Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98115-2199
206-524-7828
206-524-1302, fax
kevin@scudderlaw.net
http://www.scudderlaw.net/
The collaborative process is a constructive approach to the dissolution process rather than relying on the courts through litigation. As a family law attorney with over twenty years of family law experience and training in both mediation and the collaborative approach to resolving disputes, I can help you to fully appreciate the benefits of the collaborative process.
Credentials: J.D.; Mediator; WSBA; KCBA; ABA; KCBA Collaborative Law Section Co-Chair; KCBA Family Law; KCCL; Cypress Collaborative Solutions; Compass; Cascadia (Treasurer).
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Justin M Sedell, Senior Associate Attorney
McKinley Irvin, PLLC
425 Pike Street, Ste. 500
Seattle, WA 98101
206-625-9600
206-223-1999, fax
justin@mckinleyirvin.com
www.mckinleyirvin.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Marguerite (Maggie) C SmithFlexx Law, PS
1215 Fourth Ave, Suite 940
Seattle WA 98161
206 343 6362
maggie@flexxlaw.com
www.flexxlaw.com
Flexx Law, PS offers collaborative solutions to family law and closely held business clients
Credentials: JD; LLB Hons
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Other Civil Law Attorney
Loretta S. Story, Attorney, MediatorStory Law / Eastside Collaborative Law Center
1407 116th Ave. N.E.
Suite 210
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-688-1159
425-671-0186, fax
lstory@storylaw.com
www.storylaw.com
Loretta is an experienced Family Law practitioner and mediator, who assists clients with creative, positive resolutions for their individual needs through the collaborative process. Loretta seeks to maintain the family dignity during the transitional period and the future. Founder and Co-Chair of Collaborative Law Section of King County Bar Assoc.; former King County Bar Assoc. Trustee; Eastside King County Bar Assoc. Trustee; Board Member of Eastside Legal Assistance Program; and Board Member/officer of King County Collaborative Law; selected Seattle Met's Top Family Law Attorneys for 2010; awarded the WSBA's "Local Hero Award" in 2011 for outstanding service to the Bar and King County resi
Credentials: B.S. Psychology; Cert. Social Work; Washington State Bar Assoc.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Courtney A StoryStory Law
1407 116th Ave NE, Ste 210
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-688-1159
425-671-0186, fax
cstory@storylaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
David A. Strickland, Attorney at Law1100 Dexter Ave. N.
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98109
206.420.8036
stricklandlaw@comcast.net
stricklandlaw.us
For twenty five years I have helped clients find effective solutions to their family law, business, probate and real estate concerns.
Credentials: I am a trained collaborative attorney and mediator. I am a member of American Bar Association Dispute Resolution and Family Law Sections, the Washington State Bar Association Dispute Resolution and Family Law Sections, the King County Bar Association Collaborative Law (former Co-Chair),Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Probate sections,King County Collaborative Law, Chair of the Civil Practice Group and member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Probate and Elder Law Attorney, Other Civil Law Attorney
Laura A. Sutkus, Ms.Sutkus Law Firm, PLLC
705 Second Ave.
Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104
206-388-0024
206-623-2186, fax
laura@sutkuslawfirm.com
www.sutkuslawfirm.com
Collaborative law is a natural segue in a career of dispute resolution. Cases over the years have included general civil litigation, personal injury claims, some products liability cases and estate work, and the last 20 years of specialty work in all types of family law cases. Experience in mediation and arbitration naturally led to an interest in collaborative law and interactive participation in the healing process of resolution.
Credentials: B.A. Beloit College, 1979 J.D. University of Wisconsin, 1984 Editor in Chief, Wisconsin International Law Journal, 1984 Admitted to Wisconsin Bar, 1984 Admitted to Washington Bar, 1987 Arbitrator, King County Mandatory Arbitration Panel, 2001- 2010, U.W. Mediation Training, 1994 Collaborative Law Training, 2008
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Janice M. Sutter, Ms.
Attorney at Law
4616 25th NE #146
Seattle, WA 98105
206-464-4149
206-464-4202, fax
sutterlaw@yahoo.com
suttercollaborativelaw.com
Credentials: BA, Whitman College
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Jeanine A. Vhan, Attorney
O'Loane Nunn Law Group
2707 Colby Ave, Suite 1204, PO Box 5519
98206-5519
425-258-6860
425-259-6224, fax
jeanine.vhan@onglaw.com
www.onglaw.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Sara K. Wahl, Attorney-at-LawSara K. Wahl, Attorney at Law PLLC
20415 72nd Avenue S. Suite 270
Kent, WA 98032
253-398-2000
253-398-2603, fax
sara@wahllaw.com
www.wahllaw.com
I am interested in helping families through one of the most difficult experiences they may have and to help minimize the impact of their divorce. I see preserving the relationships they have moving forward for the benefit of their children and themselves as paramount. I believe that people would like to make their own decisions in their divorce, not have a judge do so.
Credentials: JD 1999 Seattle University KCCL Membership Chair KCBA South King County Vice President KCBA Collaborative Law Section Vice Chair KCBA Collaborative Law Section and Family Law Section. IACP Member KCBA Family Law Clinic- Volunteer Family Law Facilitator-Volunteer
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Barbara J. Wechsler, Attorney/Mediator
Law Office of Barbara J. Wechsler
2927 - 36th Ave. South
Seattle, WA. 98144
206-723-5874
206-725-4774, fax
wechsler@aol.com
barbarawechsler.com
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Other Civil Law Attorney
J. Mark Weiss, JD, AAMLLaw Office of J. Mark Weiss, P.S.
Seattle Collaborative Law Center
200 West Mercer Street, Ste. 410
Seattle, WA 98119
206-622-6707
206-622-6363, fax
mweiss@mark-weiss.com
www.mark-weiss.com
Mark helps divorcing and separating clients resolve conflict so they can move forward. He works with clients to create reality-based agreements that are consistent with their values and goals. Among the Top 25 family law attorneys in the State of Washington per Washington Law & Politics Magazine. 'Super Lawyer ' - Wash Law & Politics annually since 2007. ; Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. 2005 'Ken Weber Attorney of the Year' award - Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section. Former Trustee of the King County Bar Association, and former Chairperson of the Family Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association.
Credentials: JD ('87); AAML Fellow. Mark has participated many hundreds of hours of training in mediation, negotiation and Collaborative Law, including training conducted by Kenneth Cloke, Joan Goldsmith, Chip Rose, Pauline Tesler, Peggy Thompson, Stu Webb, Catherine Conner, Rita Pollak, Sharon Strand Ellison, the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, and many more. Mark is also a Collaborative Law trainer himself, having trained other Collaborative Law practitioners in basic and advanced topics.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Rhe E Zinnecker, OwnerRhe E. Zinnecker PLLC
14900 Interurban Ave S, Ste 276
Seattle, WA 98168
206-322-6223
206-452-5212, fax
rhe@zinnlaw.com
www.zinnlaw.com
Rhe (pronounced "Ree") works with clients to secure what she calls a "sustainable divorce." A sustainable divorce is a divorce that does not destroy the relationship between parents or the financial future of either party.
Credentials: Rhe graduated from UW Law School in 1994. She worked as a bailiff in King County Superior Court for one year before starting her family law practice in 1995. Rhe has learned that divorce can be devestating for both parties and strives to keep that from happening to either one.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney
