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Michele M. O'Loane
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Biography
After five years of practice as an associate attorney and partner at a high volume litigation firm, I decided to start my own firm with a more relaxed firm philosophy with a true work/life balance for my support staff and myself. While I continue to represent clients in court for divorce and separation, spousal maintenance/alimony, parenting/custody, asset division, and modification of court orders, I am moving towards representing clients in “gray divorces” for clients over age 50. In over two decades of practice, I have learned that my clients are regularly act as “partners” with their family law matter.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer a 15 minute conversation with a firm paralegal to determine if our firm is a good fit for your Family Law matter. If we are, then you schedule an initial consultation with me. I charge $350.00 for the initial consultation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
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Professional Experience
- Solo Practitioner
- OLoane Law Firm, PS
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- After 20+ years dedicated to litigated and mediated divorce and separation, moderate to high asset division, spousal maintenance and alimony, parenting and custody, and modification of court orders, I have turned to focus on “gray divorces.” I still represent clients in litigation and mediation of divorce and separation, spousal maintenance or alimony, parenting and custody, and modification of court orders. In addition, I am extensively trained in mediation and Collaborative Law resolution of divorce, spousal maintenance/alimony, parenting plan/custody, and court order modifications.
- Partner; Associate Attorney
- O'Loane Nunn & Guthrie, PLLC
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- My courtroom experience included litigated divorce and legal separation, spousal maintenance and alimony, parenting and custody, modification of court orders, and modest to high asset cases. In addition, I gained extensive experience with trial litigation when mediation did not generate an agreement.
- Rule 9 Intern
- King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Civil Division
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- During law school I worked in the Employment Section as a Rule 9 intern and provided litigation support for the section's attorneys and appeared in front of the complaint review board on behalf of the county.
Education
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Western Washington University
- B.A. | Interdisciplinary Studies
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Awards
- Rising Star designee
- Washington Super Lawyers
- The Annette Tupper Award
- Snohomish County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers
- This award is given to an individual in our community who provides "Selfless Service to Victims of Violence" in Snohomish County.
- Snohomish County Chapter Member of the Year
- Washington Women Lawyers
- David Kastle Award for Pro Bono Services
- Snohomish County Legal Services, Snohomish County Bar Association
- This award was given to our firm for the firm's commitment to and provision of pro bono services for our community.
Professional Associations
- DRAW - Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington
- Member
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- Activities: Member of a Washington state attorney only organization dedicated to statewide attorney-only Family Law.
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- Snohomish County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Founding Board Member, Member
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
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- Mediate.com
- Member
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- International Association of Collaborative Practitioners
- Member
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- Collaborative Professionals of Washington
- Member; Board Member
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- Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
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- Snohomish County Bar Association
- Member
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- Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
- Member
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- Snohomish County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers
- President
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- Activities: I served as President, Judicial Evaluation Chair, and Chapter Representative to the state Washington Women Lawyers board.
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- Washington State Bar # 31660
- Member
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- Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
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- Washington Women Lawyers
- Member, former Board Member
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Speaking Engagements
- Welcome to Practicing Law in Washington State, Everett, Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- I provided advice to the newly admitted attorneys regarding my practice as a sole practitioner.
- Welcome to Practicing Law in Washington State, Everett, Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- I provided advice to the newly admitted attorneys regarding my practice as a sole practitioner.
- Welcome to Practicing Law in Washington State, Everett, Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- I provided advice to the newly admitted attorneys regarding my practice as a sole practitioner.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Family Law Practice, Annual Snohomish County ADR CLE, Everett, Washington
- Snohomish County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
- I presented with a panel of two other mediator/alternative dispute resolution attorneys and addressed the possibility and reality of an out-of-court divorce and family law practice.
- Unbundling Legal services for Family Law Clients, Snohomish County Legal Services Annual CLE, Lynnwood, Washington
- Snohomish County Legal Services
- Alternative Dispute Resolution CLE
Websites & Blogs
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