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Teresa Loustaunau Foster
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Teresa Foster is Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin's Vancouver office. A former social worker, she is now regarded as one of the most skilled family law attorneys in Vancouver. Teresa is a knowledgeable and formidable advocate with exceptional courtroom skills who focuses her practice on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth property division, complex child custody issues, international family law, relocation, third party custody, and unmarried couples. She has successfully litigated cases in both Washington and Oregon. Teresa believes in providing her clients with personalized and responsive service, keeping her clients informed on the status of...
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Brien Galbraith
Seattle, WA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law
Brien Galbraith is an associate attorney with Integrative Family Law. Brien accomplishes his clients’ goals by way of positive communication. By speaking with his clients regularly and in detail, Brien is able to understand their goals and set out on a path to achieve them. Brien is experienced in a number of different areas of family law, including custody, support, divorce, relocation, LGBT family law, and more.
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Rick Edward Jones
Seattle, WA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
Rick is a founder and Managing Partner of Goldberg Jones. He continues to provide a level of “hands on” support that is invaluable to each office. His personal integrity and professional ethic largely influence who we hire and how we practice law. One can certainly see Rick’s stamp on nearly every aspect of Goldberg Jones.
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Brandon Koenig
Olympia, WA Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
Washington & Lee University and Central Washington University
Brandon joined the Morris Sockle Posadas team as a family law attorney in 2019. He is known for his thorough communication skills and steadfast nature in the courtroom. He handles each case with care, aiming to understand his clients' issues and ultimate goals.
His background in litigation makes him a strong advocate who values reliability and honesty. Family law matters can be intimidating, but he hopes to reduce that stress by staying focused on counseling his clients and getting them through to the other side.
Brandon was born and raised in Thurston County and is proud to be serving his community as...
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Rita Herrera Irvin
Seattle, WA Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
Rita is a founding partner and CEO of McKinley Irvin. With an eye toward the future, Rita works with the firm's leadership team to maintain McKinley Irvin’s commitment to excellence in law practice, client service, professionalism, and firm management. In addition to her work at McKinley Irvin, Rita is deeply involved in the Tacoma community and has served as a director on several local and professional boards. She currently serves on the Legal Pathways Community Advisory Board and as a Dressel Scholars Mentor at the University of Washington Tacoma. Additionally, Rita founded MI’s Black Law Student Mentorship Program where she...
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Raphael Igwens Nwokike
Federal Way, WA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(253) 839-4324
30640 Pacific Highway South, Suite E-3
Federal Way, WA 98003
Family, Immigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Nigeria
www.nwokikelawoffice.com
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Caitlin Elizabeth Dennis
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Program
Caitlin has over 15 years of experience working in the legal field in Clark County, first as a paralegal and later as an attorney. Throughout her career, Caitlin's primary focus has been on family law. In addition to family law, Caitlin has experience working as a law clerk for a large Southwest Washington law firm where she gained additional experience in civil litigation, real estate litigation and business formation.
While Caitlin has experience in a range of legal fields, she finds most satisfaction in representing litigants in family law matters. Recognizing that these transitions can be a difficult time for many...
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Jason S. Newcombe
Bellevue, WA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Boston College
We are a dedicated team of legal professionals who are here to help you in your time of need and crisis. Our Washington State lawyers have the resources, the knowledge, and the experience to assist you with your legal matter in our practice areas.
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Christon Clark Skinner
Oak Harbor, WA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Willamette University College of Law
Christon Skinner is the founding member of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S. The firm was established in 1996, when Mr. Skinner opened his own office after being a partner in the law office of Zylstra, Beeksma, Waller & Skinner, which he joined in 1979. Chris expanded his practice to San Juan County when he acquired John Linde’s law office in Friday Harbor in January of 2008. Chris has been actively engaged in the practice of law in Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties for over 32 years with a primary emphasis on business,...
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Meredith Gerhart
Olympia, WA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Gonzaga University School of Law
Having been admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has dedicated her legal career to various aspects of family law, with expertise in divorce, legal separation, modifications to parenting plans, adjustments to child support, paternity issues, and relocations.
Beyond her private practice, Meredith assumes the role of Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently entrust her with the advocacy for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington.
Differing from many of her colleagues, Meredith entered law school with a specific goal of becoming a family law practitioner. Her...
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Natalie Roberts
Seattle, WA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Natalie Roberts has spent the entirety of her legal career mastering her skills in family law. She is well distinguished in the legal community and known for her persistent, intelligent and strategic litigation – both in the court room and in negotiations.
When hand-crafting her legal arguments for the court room, Natalie keeps her client’s quality of life and financial stability at the forefront. She understands that every decision/request throughout a case can have major life impacts on her clients such as transporting your children to and from exchanges, ensuring you have enough spousal maintenance to pay your monthly...
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Brian Duce
Marysville, WA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Brian is a DUI and Family Law Attorney, who also does Criminal defense, he takes pride in bringing you experienced, ethical and tough legal representation. Serving his clients for over 19 years, and with thousands of court room hours to back him up, Mr. Duce knows how to handle the diversities of each case. He is an advocate for his clients and will fight for your best interests. His knowledge and understanding of the law will enable you to make informed legal decisions. Mr. Duce is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Snohomish County Bar Association,...
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Ingrid R Zerpa
Olympia, WA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Ingrid attended Seattle University School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctorate degree in May of 2015. In law school, she served as the secretary for the Latinx Law Student Association and dedicated her time to helping communities in need through volunteering and internships with The Defender Association Dependency Department, Northwest Justice Project’s foreclosure assistance program, the Legal Action Center in Seattle, and Snohomish County Legal Services.
After law school, Ingrid received the prestigious 2015 Goldmark Equal Access to Justice internship, and worked at The STAR Project (Successful Transition & Reentry) in Walla Walla, helping recently released felons reduce their legal financial...
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Roger Colin Schweinler
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Puget Sound
Roger Schweinler has over 25 years of experience in handling family law matters in Pierce County.
Roger is dependable and reliable, and provides a comforting atmosphere for his clients. He is experienced in litigating complex dissolution cases, as well as highly conflicted custody cases. He is also aware that dispute resolution can be a beneficial tool in reaching amicable settlements.
He is extremely well qualified in the mediation of family law issues. Mr. Schweinler's overall goal is to provide competent and reliable representation in order to obtain the best possible results for his clients.
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Steven Scott Burkhalter
Everett, WA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
I have represented clients ranging from major companies and banks to the individual struggling through the dissolution of his or her marriage or the individual negotiating a land use issue with the city. I devote much of my time to trial practice, while at the same time, I look for a cost effective approach to settle a matter in the client's best interests.
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Douglas Wilson Miller
Bellevue, WA Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Duke University School of Law
I am an attorney in private practice with the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny in Bellevue, Washington, where I focus on family law and criminal defense. I am a graduate of Duke Law School Class of 1988, with over 25 years of legal experience.
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Brianna M. Duda
Seattle, WA Family Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Family
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Through my work in criminal defense and family law, I understand the impact legal proceedings can have on families. I am committed to guiding clients through these difficult times. My approach to representation is based in compassion, kindness, and understanding.
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Mark Alexander
Seattle, WA Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Seattle Divorce Services is dedicated to conflict resolution in complex cases. Our Seattle divorce attorneys believe that our clients are best served by an approach that reduces fighting and allows for agreement building. In high-conflict cases, our Seattle divorce mediation lawyers work to avoid escalating hostility. This approach is designed to reduce the trauma of the divorce experience and prepare clients to move forward in life, also setting the stage for more successful co-parenting.
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Paul Richmond
Bellingham, WA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Consumer, Divorce and Foreclosure Defense
University of Washington School of Law
I will work with you to get the best result possible for your situation. I begin all my work with an intake which I do at reduced rate to assess your situation. I start by seeing what you would like to resolve and work to bring a result as close to this as possible. I am a creative, out of the box thinker and am often able to obtain the solution my clients are looking for quickly and simply. I have worked on smaller simpler cases, as well as those that impact policy on local, state and federal levels. While...
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Casey Sanders
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Oregon School of Law
Family law attorney Casey Sanders is fiercely committed to his client’s well-being. He understands that his clients are dealing with stress and uncertainty, and is determined to protect what is most important to them. Casey focuses his practice on divorce and custody cases, including parenting plans and parenting plan modifications. He is an active member of the Vancouver community and the Clark County Bar Association.
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Erik Jon Bjornson
Tacoma, WA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Welcome. My goal is to listen to clients and deliver effective and cost efficient high quality legal services, focusing on maximizing results either through negotiation or litigation, whichever is appropriate for the circumstance. Many cases can be resolved amicably through settlement. This office offers a free initial telephone with a lawyer to discuss your legal issue: (253) 272-1434. With over 20 years of experience in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington, I represent clients in many other cities and states who are civilians, military servicemembers, and veterans. Because there is often so much...
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Heather L Maloney
Issaquah, WA Family Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
22525 SE 64th Place Suite 2270
Issaquah, WA 98027
Free ConsultationFamily and Estate Planning
Heather focuses her practice on employment law representing individuals in claims involving wrongful termination, age, gender and race discrimination, workplace harassment, and workplace retaliation. Heather is experienced in multiple aspects of litigation including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. Additionally, Heather has represented clients in both State and Federal Court and before governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Washington State Employment Security Department. Heather’s experience with employment issues includes Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Washington Minimum Wage Act, Washington Paid Sick Leave and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Heather also assists clients in negotiating severance...
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Christine Hayes
Vancouver, WA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Gonzaga University School of Law
As a family law practitioner, I am motivated by helping people through complex and emotionally difficult legal situations. I work with each client to define their goals and then provide an effective strategy well supported in the law to achieve those objectives. I focus my practice on family law issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and relocation. I also handle collaborative divorce, de facto parentage and non-parental custody, step-parent adoption, and LGBT family law. Before becoming an attorney, I worked for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office as a legal advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual...
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Stacey Lynne Smythe
Bellevue, WA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Seattle University School of Law
Stacey Smythe joins Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny firm with over 24 years of legal experience, focusing in Family Law, Estate planning and Probate. Stacey Smythe graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a bachelor of arts in Business Administration and Sociology. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991, nka Seattle University School of Law. Ms. Smythe is committed to an open line of communication with her clients and recognizes the need to keep clients fully informed of all aspects of their case. Ms. Smythe...
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Sunitha Beatrice Anjilvel
Redmond, WA Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Dalhousie Univ
I have been practicing law since 1990 when I graduated from a top-ranked Canadian law school, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. After 3 years as a trial lawyer in Canada I moved to California where I gained admission to the California State Bar. I practiced law in West Hollywood California for 13 years until my relocation to Redmond, Washington in 2007. Since 2008 I have practiced family law in the Seattle area, and I have extensive trial experience in King County. While I love being able to fight for my clients in the courtroom I also recognize that fair settlements...
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Erin Blower
Seattle, WA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Minnesota Law School
Erin Blower feels fulfilled in practicing family law.
"Family law is a helping profession. I enjoy working closely with people to get them to a better place. It is personal and meaningful work."
Erin understands how unsettling a family law case can be. She is sensitive to the emotional impact of the divorce process on both her clients and their families.
"These cases are not just legal or financial - these are times of huge transition and emotional upheaval in people’s lives. It’s important to work with an empathetic attorney who understands the whole picture."
Erin guides clients in trying to find resolution of...
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Stacy Dyan Heard
Seattle, WA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Divorce and International
Seattle University
Stacy Heard is an attorney who practices exclusively family law in Seattle, Washington. Stacy has served clients for nearly 20 years in the Seattle area. Prior to and during law school, Stacy worked as a family law and civil litigation paralegal for 7 years. Her broad experience in family law includes cases involving complex financial issues, parenting plan/child custody issues, relocation, restraining orders, and child support issues. Prior to starting her own practice in 2005, she worked at a large Seattle civil litigation firm where she also gained valuable negotiation and litigation experience.
Stacy chose to practice family law because she...
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Lindsay Noel
Puyallup, WA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
Lindsay Noel is an attorney at McKinley Irvin’s Puyallup and Tacoma offices. As a divorce and family law attorney, Lindsay is experienced in a wide range of legal issues, such as custody, support, relocation, military family law, LGBT family law, and more.
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Deanna L. Rusch
Vancouver, WA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Washington and Gonzaga University School of Law
Deanna Rusch is a highly respected family law and divorce attorney in Vancouver, WA known for her intellect, humor, and straightforward yet kind approach to solving her clients’ challenges. Her practice includes all areas of family law, with an emphasis on complex divorce, relocation, inter-state, and UCCJEA issues. She is particularly skilled in assisting divorce clients who own businesses or other complex financial assets. She has been ranked a Rising Star by Washington Super Lawyers every year since 2010 and has been named a “Washington Outstanding Young Lawyer” by Seattle Met magazine. While the legal complexities of family law can...
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Mark A Morenz-Harbinger
Kent, WA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Civil Rights, Divorce and Estate Planning
Northern Kentucky University
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Jennifer Payseno
Issaquah, WA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
Behind Jennifer Payseno’s calm and deliberate demeanor are the intellect and ability of one of Seattle’s finest family law attorneys. Affiliated with McKinley Irvin since 1999, Jennifer is highly regarded throughout the legal community for her integrity, courtroom skills, and unwavering commitment to every family she serves.
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Janel Ostrem
Seattle, WA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Washington School of Law and University of Wisconsin - Madison
Seattle Divorce Services is dedicated to conflict resolution in complex cases. Our Seattle divorce attorneys believe that our clients are best served by an approach that reduces fighting and allows for agreement building. In high-conflict cases, our Seattle divorce mediation lawyers work to avoid escalating hostility. This approach is designed to reduce the trauma of the divorce experience and prepare clients to move forward in life, also setting the stage for more successful co-parenting.
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Michele M. O'Loane
Everett, WA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Seattle University School of Law
I started my own firm over 15 years ago, after five years as a partner and associate attorney at a prominent boutique Family Law firm in Everett, Washington. For over 20 years, I have limited my Family Law practice to Snohomish County where I am uniquely acquainted with Family Law commissioners, attorneys, skilled mediators, and Snohomish County judges.
I have maintained my commitment to the best resolution for my clients, whether in the courtroom or through mediation. I represent clients for divorce and separation, custody/parenting, spousal maintenance/alimony, alimony/spousal maintenance, and modification of court orders.
In addition, I focus on what...
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Zach Walsh
Vancouver, WA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Oregon School of Law
Zach Walsh’s background spans the globe, from litigating criminal and family law cases in the Pacific Northwest’s smallest jurisdictions to fighting piracy in Moscow. Prior to joining McKean Smith to practice criminal and family law, Zach honed his courtroom skills as a prosecutor, and as an attorney at one of Portland’s largest family law firms.
Zach has the experience to manage complex criminal and family law cases; he also knows how to help clients protect their liberties and navigate the complicated intersection of family and criminal law. He doggedly pursues just and expedient resolutions on complicated legal matters for his clients....
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Kari Petrasek
Mukilteo, WA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(425) 361-7699
11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 201-1006
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law
I am currently a solo attorney in Mukilteo, Washington and have significant experience in the area of juvenile law, handling mostly dependency and termination matters. I am also a dedicated advocate for children, having served more than 13 years as a Guardian ad Litem for dependent children. In addition, I have served as a judge and commissioner pro tempore at Snohomish County Superior Court hearing family law, guardianship/probate, ex parte, DV, interpreter, juvenile, and mental health hearings since 2010. As an experienced litigator, I also handle guardianship, elder law, estate planning, and family law matters.
Currently, I am the Past-Chair of...
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David Apodaca
Silverdale, WA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
I became a lawyer when I was 39 years old. I wanted to be a voice for people who could not obtain justice without a forceful dedicated advocate. I am committed to the highest standards when representing a client. The practice of law is challenging, interesting, and exciting. The art of practicing law requires knowledge, dedication, experience, imagination, persistence and hard work to obtain justice and the best possible result in each case. Each client warrants such an advocate.
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Laurie G. Robertson
Bellevue, WA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
New York Law School
Laurie Robertson has been practicing family law since 1996. As a seasoned and aggressive divorce lawyer, she is extremely familiar with Washington state's complicated laws. She is a compassionate and caring attorney driven by results, and she knows her way around the court room.
Attorney Robertson's extensive experience and legal knowledge allow her to serve a range of client needs. Laurie earned her B.A in psychology at Rutgers University, New Jersey. She earned her J.D. at New York Law School in New York City. After law school, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and worked for a firm which focused on family...
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Meredith McKell Graff
Vancouver, WA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
AA Comparative Literature, BYU. Provo, UT
BA Sociology, Loretta Heights College. Denver, CO
MA Creative Writing/Poetry, Rutgers Graduate School. Newark, NJ
JD Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Utah College of Law. SLC, UT
Certified Mediator, Washington Mediation Association, 2009 - present.
Certified Lifecycle Celebrant in Funerals/Memorials, Ceremonies for Healing.
Reiki Master, 2009 - present.
Ordained Minister with First Nation Church-Cherokee 2014 - present.
Formed McKELL GRAFF, PLLC: March, 2003
Associate Attorney, WALSTEAD MERTSCHING, PLLC 2002-2003
JD Paralegal and Mediator, STEVEN ALLEN SMITH, PC 1999-2002
Adjunct Professor:
Weber State University, Ogden, UT
Salt Lake Community College, SLC, UT
Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ
Rutgers College of Arts and Sciences, Newark, NJ
University of Medicine and...
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Bruce Pruitt-Hamm
Seattle, WA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Washington School of Law
Bruce Pruitt-Hamm is an attorney who can litigate, mediate or collaborate.
Litigation- As an attorney with over 20 years experience, Bruce Pruitt-Hamm 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, he has litigated over one thousand cases in a wide variety of areas of the law. Bruce volunteers for the Washington State Bar Association’s “Moderate Means Program“, offering reduced rates to people of moderate means. Bruce’s standard rate is $280/hr.; but he offers discounts for those on legal insurance...