Mediators
OTHER Professionals. Other professional members of King County Collaborative Law have received training in the Collaborative Law process. Their services may be useful in particular cases on an as-needed basis to support the work of the Collaborative team. KCCL does not make recommendations as to any professionals.
Mediators. Mediation is a dispute resolution process that is different from Collaborative Law. Mediators may be brought into a Collaborative Law case to help with unique issues, or to assist a Collaborative team throughout the process.
All Collaborative mediators who are members of King County Collaborative Law must meet minimum training requirements.
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
Kevin C Boileau, Dr.Dr. Kevin Boileau, Ph.D., J.D., LL.M.
323 16th Ave E, Suite 103
Seattle, WA 98112
206-853-2655
philx1960@aol.com
kevinboileau.com; boileaucr.com
I run a counseling/mediation practice for couples, individuals, and organizations. I employ traditional resolution techniques drawn from mediation practice, psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and collaborative practice. I am trained to serve as a coach in a collaborative law process. As a member of both the Colorado and California bar associations, a mediation and conflict resolution instructor, and a seasoned couples counselor, I have the experience, education, and training to help cooperatively negotiate all conflicts, large and small. My fees are negotiable, and they range from $155.00/hr - $425.00/hr depending upon the type of service.
Credentials: Bar licenses in California & Colorado Certified Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington Licensed Trainer DOL
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Mediator, Therapist
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
Dr. Phil Brown, Marriage & Family Therapist
Beacon Couple & Family Therapy, LLC
The Pioneer Bldg., 600 First Ave.
Suite 516
Seattle, WA 98104
206-780-1036
bcft1@msn.com
www.beacontherapy.com
Dr. Brown is a 'Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist' with over 25 years experience counseling children, couples, and families.
Credentials: LMFT, Ph.D., AAMFT Clinical Member & Approved Supervisor
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator
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
Jamie ClausenPhinney Estate Law
751 N 75th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
206-459-1908
206-274-4930, fax
jamie@phinneyestatelaw.com
www.phinneyestatelaw.com
Jamie Clausen focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Elder Law. Her firm, Phinney Estate Law, prides itself in its unique holistic approach. In additional to traditional negotiation and litigation the firm encourages clients to explore the potential of collaborative law representation, mediation, and conflict coaching.
Collaborative Role(s): Mediator, Probate and Elder 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
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
Stephen M. Gaddis, Comm.Gaddis Mediation & Arbitration
Suite B-1, # 177
15600 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
206-465-3500
425-671-8097, fax
stephengaddis@comcast.net
www.GaddisMediation.com
As a retired judge of 27 years and former law professor of conflict resolution, I provide Mediation, Arbitration and Consultation services to families and lawyers as alternatives to court action.
Credentials: Juris Doctor, University of Washington, Faculty, Washington Judicial College, Faculty, Seattle University Law School Retired Superior Court Judge, Commissioner Board, Assoc of Family & Conciliation Courts Chair, Washington State Child Support Schedule Commission Member, Parenting Act Drafting Committee
Collaborative Role(s): Mediator, Other
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
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
knewman@HSBlawyers.com
www.HSBlawyers.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
Marty HawkinsSamaritan Center of Puget Sound
1328 S 290th Pl
Federal Way, WA 98003
2067191628
mhawkeye65@yahoo.com
samaritanps.org
Specializes in helping clients resolve difficult issues and getting unstuck during challenging negotiations. Uses an interest-based approach that focuses on conciliation and win-win solutions that preserve relationships. Serves as a mediator, divorce/conflict coach or consultant in conflict resolution. Brings over 20 years of experience in working through tough negotiations.
Credentials: Certified Mediator through Washington Mediation Association and Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution
Collaborative Role(s): Mediator
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
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
Anne R. Lucas, MA LMHC, Coach
The Evergreen Clinic
13128 Totem Lake Blvd
Suite 206
Kirkland, WA 98032
425-890-3222
425-823-1231, fax
alucasma@hotmail.com
alucasma@hotmail.com
Anne Lucas has over 15 years in private practice working with couples. As a divorce coach, she guides couples through dismantling the ties that bound them together. The coaching identifies problem patterns and areas that might get in the way as the couple navigates the complex and painful transitions through the emotional, legal and financial pieces of the divorce. And, at the same time, she works with the couple to begin building skills that will help create their preferred post-divorce relationship and the new family configuration.
Credentials: Masters Degree from Bastyr University in Systems Conseling Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA Approved Supervisor in WA state
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Mediator, Therapist
Jack Mahler1900 129th Ave. SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
206-371-9972
je62mahler@hotmail.com
I have over 20 years of experience in Family Law and have worked on cases with most of the current Collaborative Law Attorneys. I practice as a child specialist, mediator, parenting evaluator and co-parenting coordinator. I have extensive experience in alcohol and drug treatment, mental health, domestic violence, child abuse, child advocacy, and elder issues.
Credentials: Certified Mediator - Washington Mediation Association King County Family Law GAL
Collaborative Role(s): Child Specialist, 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
Kathleen L Royer, MediatorNorthwest Family Mediation & Consultation
1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98154
206.684.9460
kroyer@nwfamilymediation.com
www.nwfamilymediation.com
I offer mediation for divorcing couples who are pursuing a collaborative or cooperative process. While practicing family law in the Seattle area since 1992, I developed experience in complicated parenting and non-parental custody matters and extensive experience in special education, dependency, guardianships and complex property distrubutions. I am committed to creative outcomes for families that reduce conflict and reflect their goals and values.
Collaborative Role(s): Mediator
Catherine Schatzel, Mediator, Trainer, and Communications & Career CounselorCompassionate Resolutions
10030 36th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98146
206-369-1239
cschatzel@aol.com
www.collaborativepractice.com/_t.asp?T=Profile&PID=1986166049
Experienced mediator of complex, diverse cases, including workplace issues, divorces and domestic partner disputes involving difficult parenting, financial, and cultural issues. In addition, brings over 25 years of HR recruitment, training, and coaching/counseling experience. Supports clients with compassion and sensitivity in analyzing their work history to determine their desired career direction, assists them in the job search, preparing resumes, and development of interview skills.
Collaborative Role(s): Career Counselor, Mediator
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
Kelly Shanks, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2910 East Madison Street
Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98112
206 412-0697
kelly.shanks@comcast.net
www.kellyshanks.com
Credentials: M.Ed., LMHC
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator
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
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
Debra Synovec, Mediator, Attorney, MediatorWhole Mediation, Inc.
2711 East Madison Stree, Suite 204-A
Seattle, WA 98112
206-568-5337
debra@wholemediation.com
www.wholemediation.com
Providing mediation services for divorce, domestic partnership, estate planning, probate, real estate development, employment and partnership dissolution cases for over 22 years. Debra bridges legal, financial and emotional issues by combining her experience as an attorney, CPA and social worker. Her mediation style invites people to resolve disputes in a cooperative, respectful, dignified manner in order to reach optimal outcomes.
Credentials: JD; CPA (inactive status); Association of Conflict Resolution Advanced Practitioner Member; Certified by mediate.com; Harvard Negotiation Insight Initiative; WMA Certified Mediator
Collaborative Role(s): Mediator
Darcia C. Tudor
Eastside Mediation & Mental Health
5400 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
206-547-3166
425-883-4751, fax
darciatudor@aol.com
www.darciatudor.com
Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Attorney, and Certified Washington State Family Mediator, working with families coping with the stress of major life changes through, coaching in the practice of responsible decision making, assisting in the development of child focused parenting arrangements, and helping resolve their differences in a respectful and fair manner. - Experienced, Compationate and Affordable
Credentials: Licensed Attorney, License Mental Health Counselor, Certified Title 4, 11, and 26 Guardian ad Litem.
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator
Mary A. Van Cleve, Attorney at Law4616 25th Ave. NE, #210
Seattle, WA 98105
206-856-8158
206-525-0618, fax
vanclevelaw@gmail.com
Mary Van Cleve brings strength, creativity and intelligence to create enduring legal solutions for difficult issues. Her practice focuses on matters involving at-risk and underprivileged youth, women and families. Clients include individuals, public interest groups and government agencies.
Credentials: King County Bar Association Collaborative Law Executive Committee, Washington State Bar Juvenile Law Section. Corporate law firm experience, former prosecutor. J.D., 1988, The University of Texas School of Law.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator, Other, Other Civil Law Attorney
Maria de Lourdes Victoria, Attorney / AbogadaPeaceful Agreements / Acuerdos de Paz
12835 Newcastle Way
Newcastle, WA 98056
425 890-7293
425-458-0128, fax
maria@peacefulagreements.com
www.peacefulagreements.com
Bilingual / Bi cultural (Spanish-English), nineteen years of experience. WMA Certified mediator and Collaborative Attorney; former director of the UW Law School Child Advocacy Clinic; former public defender with The Defender Association; board member of the Latino Bar Association of Washington, Board Member of the Mediation Association of Washington, Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Professionals of Washington, King County Collaborative Professionals.
Collaborative Role(s): Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Mediator
Dominique WalmsleySeattle Mind Counseling
Green Lake
Seattle Washington
206-909-1097
dominiquewalmsley@gmail.com
http://www.seattlemindcounseling.com
In working with couples as a mental health counselor, I have found that even people who are very angry with each other, long for a time when they could be positively related. I work with that premise in mind, when helping establish a life beyond divorce. I am an advocate for children when their wellbeing is subject to decisions from the court. I offer post divorce co-parenting groups, two running concurrently so that each parent can be in his or her own group. See my website.
Credentials: LMHC Lifespan Integration Emotionally Focused Therapy Family Law Mediation Clinical Sexology
Collaborative Role(s): Coach, Child Specialist, Mediator, Therapist
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
