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A divorce is  one of the most difficult experiences a person may go through in their lifetime, much like a death.  Most people want to go through this transition privately and without creating more conflict. I want to help families navigate their divorce in a respectful and healthy way.  It is possible to minimize, if not eliminate, the impact a divorce has on one's children and Collaborative Law encourages this.  Preserving the co-parent relationships moving forward for the benefit of one's children is essential.  Even if one does not have children, Collaborative Law helps the healing process begin in a mutually respectful manner.. Further, most people would like to make their own decisions in their divorce as they know what is going to work best for their own family; Collaborative divorce supports this.. Even if Collaborative Law is not the perfect fit for your divorce or family law case, there are many other options rather than traditional litigation. I encourage people to explore all the alternatives to litigation with an experienced attorney and pick something that fits their individual family.. I do not do any litigation cases any longer, but usually the cases do not need to end up in litigation if there are skilled conflict resolution attorneys working on the case.

155+ successfully negotiated settlements have enabled Leslie’s clients to achieve their financial goals and strengthen parenting relationships.. 23 trial wins in complex trials of 5-18 days let Leslie’s clients know that they unfailingly have her best work.. Prevailing in five appeals confirms the equities Leslie’s clients achieved at trial.. For 18 years, Leslie has been motivated by the equity law offers for her clients. Her deep understanding of the law, its short-comings and its generosity, guides her work and pushes her to always look for more. In the courtroom, she is clear and determined. In settlement, she is reasoned, collaborative, and firm. She takes in stride the complexity of multi-million dollar trusts, businesses, and multi-country estates, while she remains focused on creating a path for the new lives her clients envision.. Leslie has received a Preeminent AV rating by Martindale Hubbell for legal ability and highest ethical standards. She is also named a 2019 Super Lawyer by SuperLawers of Thomson Reuters.. Leslie is chair of the Advisory Board of the U/W Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, where she works to support the global scholars program for first generation college students. She has served on the Executive Committee of Seattle Art Museum Supporters, and has judged mock trial and appellate advocacy competitions at U/W and Seattle U. She also cheers from afar her daughter, Corinne, who is pre-med at Wesleyan University. When she's not practicing law, you can find Leslie supporting her husband, Mark Olson, in his new adventure with his family farm.

"Divorce with Dignity"Divorce can be heart wrenching and difficult. However, it does not have to be if you contact Jim Saulsbury, an experienced divorce attorney whose office serves King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. Jim Saulsbury helps his clients reduce the anxiety and stress of divorce. Jim guides men and women in dissolving a marital bond with respect and fairness using the cooperative process, mediation, arbitration or litigationA Skilled NegotiatorJim Saulsbury offers his clients a less combative way to divorce. There is no war and there are no court appearances. Instead, Jim Saulsbury works with respective clients and a possible team of a communications coach and a financial planner/CPA to negotiate and agree on child custody, visitation and the equitable division of their marital assets and debts.Jim Saulsbury uses his talents in the art of negotiation and communication as well as a great sense of humor and compassion to help couples divorce with their dignity intact. Jim Saulsbury addresses each client's concern over the small details and fine print in a divorce agreement with his extensive knowledge of family law. .Clients Have Choices Jim Saulsbury is a strong litigator who effectively articulates and argues for his clients' interests in contested divorce cases. However, more often the parties in a divorce are willing to use a cooperative process, mediation or arbitration because of all the benefits. Jim Saulsbury's clients certainly are presented with all the options.