Lgbt lawyers in Washington

Firm: Envision Family Law

1604 Hewitt Avenue , Everett , Washington 98201 Zip code: 98201

Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce, LGBT+, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony

Nick Lovelace-Andrews is a devoted family law practitioner, focusing solely on guiding individuals through a range of family legal matters. His expertise spans divorce, child custody, LGBTQ family law, and prenuptial agreements, and he notably contributed to the co-authorship of the Marital Agreements chapter in the Washington Family Law Deskbook (3rd ed. 2022) alongside Stella Pitts.. Before joining Envision Family Law, Nick spent 3 1/2 years as an associate attorney at S.L. Pitts PC and previously volunteered as an attorney with the Housing Justice Project. Graduating from Seattle University School of Law in 2018, Nick excelled as a Rule 9 intern at the Consumer Advocacy Clinic.. During his law school tenure, Nick held leadership roles as the President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and the President of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society. Prior to his legal career, Nick actively advocated for marriage equality, serving as Vice President at the Legal Marriage Alliance of Washington and volunteering with Equal Rights Washington and Washington Families Standing Together during the Referendum 71 and 74 campaigns for marriage equality in Washington State.

Firm: Envision Family Law

One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101 Zip code: 98101

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Prenuptials, Alimony, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Jason Benjamin has spent the past 22 years of his legal career (since 1995) immersing himself in the intricacies of family law and particularly child custody cases.  He has personally handled more than 1000 cases where child custody is at issue.. He particularly welcomes families who have emergency custody, domestic violence or restraining order issues, as he can typically obtain appropriate orders within hours to protect you and the children.. From the beginning of his legal career, Jason has aggressively advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence (even when domestic violence was not treated seriously by the courts).  He understands the complexities of domestic violence such as why victims often return to abusers or leave their children with abusers before they make the final decision to permanently leave the abuser.. Jason utilizes his years of experience in the trenches of hard fought child custody trials to competently advise parties on the best route to tackle complicated and intertwined issues of mental health (particularly cluster b personality disorders such as histrionic, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social) and chemical dependency (particularly abuse of alcohol, opiates, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines).. When it comes to the courtroom, Jason is extremely comfortable and puts his clients at ease.  There is no case too complex or too extreme for Jason to be willing to take it on.  He is known by his colleagues for his confidence and persuasive argumentative skills and his trial experience is nothing short of prodigious.  Many lawyers in the community are aware of his trial advocacy and often refer their clients to him for cases that are headed for trial.. Jason left Omak, Washington at 18 years of age and went off to the big city of Chicago where he attended Northwestern University.  After obtaining his BA in Philosophy, he came back to Washington State and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1995.  He and his wife have two daughters and enjoy various outdoor adventures.

Firm: The Quirk Law Group, PLLC

520 Kirkland Way , Kirkland , Washington 98033 Zip code: 98033

Practice Areas: Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Family, LGBT+, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Supportive, Considerate, Sensible, Constructive, Mutual.. Save Money, Time, Emotional Trauma, and preserve your privacy!. Karin Quirk is an experienced 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. Fast, Fair, and Effective, putting you in control of the outcome.

Firm: Wechsler Becker

701 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104 Zip code: 98104

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Family, LGBT+, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Alimony, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

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 bills, or protecting your assets to ensure the other party does not dispose of them.  These details are all important.  For these reasons, Natalie takes time to meet with her clients and go over every aspect of the case and her proposed strategies.  Natalie firmly believes that success in or out of the courtroom requires a strong, collaborative working relationship with her clients.. Experience and a good reputation also helps when negotiating with the opposing counsel/party.  She understands that not every case is meant for the courtroom and will often suggest mediation or initiating negotiations.  Mediation can be, and most often is, a place where two very disagreeable parties can reach an agreement.  Reaching an agreement usually means both parties can move on with their lives quicker and in a more positive atmosphere versus going to trial, which is extremely stressful for clients and their family/friends.. While reaching an agreement is generally the preferred outcome, that does not always happen.  In that situation, Natalie is prepared.  She is not shy in the courtroom and has represented clients in all facets of family law trials.  Natalie has the attention to detail, work ethic, and knowledge to handle difficult, complex cases at trial.. Prior to working at Envision Family Law, Natalie worked for several years at a high-volume law firm in Seattle.  Having worked for several years primarily in the Seattle area, Natalie established an excellent relationship with other attorneys in King County and is a familiar face to the judges and commissioners on the bench.  Natalie’s practice is not limited to King County and she has significant experience in Snohomish County and Pierce County as well.. Natalie graduated Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2009.  Prior to law school, Natalie attended the University of Tulsa and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in English Literature.  Natalie was a member of the Division One University of Tulsa track and cross-country teams.  Natalie still enjoys running in her spare time.  Natalie also enjoys sailing, skiing, and other outdoor activities with her family.

Firm: Law Office of Wendy E. Zicht

2207 North 30th Street , Tacoma , Washington 98403 Zip code: 98403

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support, LGBT+, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Awarded "Best of 2018 Divorce Lawyer." I have been a lawyer for over twenty-eight years, because I thoroughly enjoy helping others. From January 2011 to April 2013, I served as a Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner. I presided over family law, probate/estate, guardianship, mental illness, juvenile court, landlord tenant, mortage foreclosure, and other matters. I chose to leave the bench and to return to private practice. I missed lawyering and directly helping others. I still occasionally serve as  Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tempore.. My practice focuses primarily on divorce, legal separation, child custody, and child support issues. I represent clients in high-conflict litigation as well as in collaborative mediation. I also serve as a mediator. My prior experience as a social worker and my mediation skills are essential to helping others to handle stress and to focus on long-term goals.. Serving on the bench has sharpened my ability to present an objective perspective and to assist a potential client in evaluating outcomes. I provide an initial free one half hour consultation. After that, I charge my pro-rated hourly rate. My goal is to clearlyl explian the applicable law, our court system, the processes of divorce and legal separation, the available roptions (uncontested, contested-litigated, and contested collaborative), and the like. I want to answer all of your questions and help you to create an action plan.. I have served as President of our county bar association, and I am a founding member of Collaborative Professionals of Pierce County.  I continue to be involved with a variety of boards and committees. When I am not busy with clients or bar association activities, I enjoy time with my husband, my many pets, and my piano.