Firm: Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC
702 3rd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Marriage & Prenuptials
The attorneys at Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC are passionate, creative problem-solvers with a heart for your family's future.. Elise began her legal career as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Stanwood R. Duval, Jr. of the Eastern District of Louisiana. Elise then went on to join a litigation practice at Blue Williams in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans forcing the evacuation of Elise and her family initially to Georgia, then to Minnesota and finally landing in Seattle. After undergoing her own divorce and multiple relocations due to Hurricane Katrina and truly understanding what it meant to put the “best interest of the kids” ahead of her own, Elise decided to focus her practice on family law and serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for children’s best interest in high-conflict divorce and dependency matters.. Elise strives to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process and to reduce conflict and its impact on parents and their children. She educates her clients on the impact of conflict on the children so that her clients can make the best decisions possible for the future health of their children. She works closely with her clients to ensure that they understand their options and rights so that they can make informed decisions about their future.. From her Guardian ad Litem practice Elise developed a breadth of experience dealing with high-conflict families, which she brings to every family law case she handles. Elise’s goal is to serve each client on an individual basis knowing that no two families are alike so no two solutions are the same. Elise strives to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still stands. She also has the needed attention to detail and experience required to manage complex financial cases.. HIn her free time, Elise enjoys spending time with her amazing husband, Doug Russell, and their large blended-family, which consists of six children (the modern day Brady Bunch) and five pets. They enjoy boating, football games, lacrosse games and relaxing on Whidbey Island.. Elise’s “Must Read” ResourcesElise F. Buie Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, Mother of 4, Step-Mother of 2. For Couples in High Conflict Situations. • Stop Walking On Eggshells by M.S.T. Mason. • It's All Your Fault by Bill Eddy (2008, Janis Publications USA). For Kids of Separating/Divorcing Parents. • Mom's House; Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child by Isolina Ricci (2006, Fireside).. • Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown and Laurie K. Brown, (1986) Age range: 3-10. • Two Homes? By Claire Masurel and Kady Macdonald Denton Age range: 0-3. • It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear. By Vicki Lansky Age range: 3-7. For Separating/Divorcing Parents. • The Truth About Children and Divorce by Dr. Robert Emery (2004, Penguin). •Renegotiating Family Relationships by Dr. Robert Emery (1994, Guilford Press). • Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce, the Sandcastle Way by M. Gary Neuman (1998, Random House). • The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart by Constance Ahrons (1998, Harper Press). • What About the Kids? Raising Your Children Before, During and After Divorce by Judith Wallerstein, PhD. And Sandra Blakesee (2003, Hyperion Press). • Collaborative Divorce: The Revolutionary Way to Restructure Your Family, Resolve Legal Issues and Move on With Your Life by Pauline Tesler and Peggy Thompson (2006, Regan Press). • Putting Children First, Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll. • Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most by Douglas Stone • The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: The 25 Year Landmark Study By Judith S. Wallerstein, Julia M. Lewis, Sandra Blakeslee
Firm: Socius Law Group
One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Marriage & Prenuptials
After spending more than ten years representing clients ranging from individuals and to publically traded companies in complex litigation in both state and federal courts in Washington, Alaska and Oregon, in 1995 I decided to devote my practice to matrimonial law. Since then I have focused on financial, business and real estate issues in cases involving large or complex estates. In addition to representing clients in traditional divorce cases, I serve as collaborative law counsel and as a mediator in divorces and other disputes involving matrimonial law issues.. I hold Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest rating, AV Preeminent. Also, I have been named to the Washington Super Lawyers list since 2004, repeatedly being listed repeatedly among the Top 50 Women who are honored annually.. Most of my spare time is spent doing service travel with my son, studying primatology and reading about and visiting Great Apes, notably chimpanzees and gorillas; I enjoy the rare distinction of having been hugged by a wild mountain gorilla. I also enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and spending as much time as possible outdoors.
Firm: LAWLADY.com Attorney Stefani Quane
999 North Northlake Way , Seattle , Washington 98103
Practice Areas: Marriage & Prenuptials
I'm Stefani Quane, a prenuptial agreement attorney, holistic divorce attorney, and mediator. I've been practicing for 32 years with over 2,200 clients in my career. I'm serious about helping my clients negotiate a fair prenuptial agreement, stand up for a good prenup settlement, and writing a prenup contact that you'll feel good about being the financial pillar of your marriage. My work now is mostly devoted to crafting the best prenups I can for couples.. I've had years of sucess working with divorcing clients. I've developed signature, streamlined methods to make the divorce process go smoothly for my clients, requiring the least amount of court intervention.. My office is located in the historic, nautical Doc Freeman Building in the heart of Fremont with gorgeous views of Lake Union and boats.. Below is a more detailed list of my work history and abilities.. Premarriage Legal Services. Divorce Court Services. No-Court Family Law Services.. Post Divorce and Other Legal Services
