Mediation lawyers in Washington John Riseborough to Quentin Wildsmith

Firm: Paine Hamblen LLP

717 West Sprague Avenue Suite 1200 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: General Practice, Insurance , Mediation, Personal Injury, Litigation

12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 201 , Bellevue , Washington 98056

Practice Areas: Mediation

I am a native of Veracruz, Mexico and have been actively involved with the Washington State Latino community for over thirty years. I am fully bilingual and bicultural, and feel comfortable navigating both cultures.. I earned my law degree at the University of Washington School of Law in 1992 and immediately began my legal career as a public defender in Seattle, a position I held until I became the Interim Director of the Child Advocacy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law.. The primary focus of my legal practice, Peaceful Agreements is family law and mediation with an emphasis in collaborative divorce, custody, child support, parenting and support modifications, Becca Bill matters, special education, Guardian Ad Litem representation, dependencies and other family related matters.. My philosophy is to provide my clients with the highest quality of legal services in a respectful, compassionate and ethical manner, always encouraging them to consider alternatives to litigation.  After years practicing as a litigator, I am convinced that the collaborative approach is a much healthier, wiser alternative, especially for families with children already in distress. I believe that most adults are capable of reaching lasting agreements when given accurate legal information and the assistance of neutral parenting and financial coaches. By offering them a collaborative and mediation model, I help them resolve their conflict, while mitigating their financial and emotional burden.. I am a member of the Family Law, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution Sections of the Washington State Bar, the Latino/Latina Bar Association of Washington, the City of Bellevue Mediation Program, the King County Dispute Resolution Center, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the King County Collaborative Law Section. I am licensed to practice in Washington State Courts and in the United States District Court Western District of Washington.. María de Lourdes Victoria. Perfil Profesional. Maria de Lourdes Victoria es originaria de Veracruz, México. Recibió su licenciatura en Literatura y Escritura Inglesa de la Universidad de Washington de la cual posteriormente obtuvo su título como abogada. Después de graduarse, María trabajó como abogada con los defensores de oficio del Condado de King, representado a personas necesitadas tanto en las cortes estatales como en las cortes del distrito del estado. A continuación, María trabajó como directora de la Clínica de Representación de Menores en la escuela de derecho de la Universidad de Washington. En su calidad de directora, impartió cursos en ley de familia, ley de procedimientos de dependencias, peticiones y audiencias en representación de jóvenes en riesgo, así como en representación de menores. En su capacidad como profesora, María supervisó casos de jóvenes con necesidades pedagógicas especiales, problemas de emigración o casos de la ley Becca. Asimismo, fue clave en la preparación y la negociación de leyes de beneficio a familias y jóvenes ante representantes estatales en Olimpia. En el año 2002, María fue integrada a la distinguida sociedad de Order of the Coif. Además de su experiencia en el litigio, María cuenta con amplia experiencia en el campo de mediación y negociación lo cual le facilita ayudar a familias en conflicto mediante un método de colaboración. Ha trabajado como voluntaria con el programa de Guardian Ad Litem, es integrante de la Asociación de Abogados del Estado de Washington, así como integrante de la Asociación de Abogados Hispanos del Estado. Además de la abogacía, María es una galardonada autora que ha publicado tanto en Inglés como en el Español.

Firm: Dept. of Public Defense ACAD

Dexter Horton Bild suite 1000 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Administrative , Business & Commercial, International & Trade, Mediation, Technology and Science, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

A good legal representation of all accused of crimes is vital for our system to work. When criminal charges are brought all the power of the state is aimed at the accused. Many of my clients have limited educations, are mentally ill, or have suffered abusive relationships. Our current priorities as a society result in putting these people in jail, rather than providing help. I treat my clients with dignity and make the best of the far too limited resources provided for public defense.

Firm: In Pacta PLLC

33530 1st Way S, Suite 102 , Federal Way , Washington 98003

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Civil , Contracts, Corporate , General Practice, Insurance , International & Trade, Mediation, Non-Profit Corporations, Real Estate , Securities , Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

I've been helping people with their legal issues for more than 20 years.  In those 20+ years and hundreds and hundreds of cases, I've provided dedicated, compassionate, energetic and knowledgeable representation.  While I can't promise any one result, or even (in some cases) a successful outcome, I can promise you advocacy.. If you have a personal injury case (particulalarly a car accident case), please call or email me, and mention that you saw me on Avvo; and, if I take your case, I'll reduce the attorney contingency fee from the 33-45% typical progressive rate to a straight 25% fee (no progression /No kidding!)  However, this applies only to personal injury/auto accident cases where liability is not contested. (In contested cases, let's talk about what we can do).. If you have a business or general litigation matter that will be paying an hourly rate, call or email me and let's talk.  Mention you saw me on Avvo and I will provide a discount off my published rates.. And always, please don't be afraid to reach out to me (particularly via email) and I'll do my best to help point you in the right direction even if i can't take your case. -Noah

Firm: Monique Gilson-Moreau, Inc., P.S.

410 Bellevue Way Se , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Mediation, Personal Injury, Family, Family, Family, Family

Monique Gilson-Moreau has been practicing law for over 30 years, primarily in private practice.  Monique has been a litigator, mediator, and guardian ad litem for the courts. She currently focuses her practice on family law, with particular experience in relocation and interstate custody issues (“UCCJEA” Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act ) and the Indian Child Welfare Act “ICWA.”  Monique has dealt with various tribal courts in this and other states and has appeared and/or been admitted to practice in various local tribal courts. Early in her career Monique gained experience in various areas of law as indicated in her Professional Experience below.. Attorney.   Monique was born in Verviers, Belgium and immigrated to the United States with her parents at a young age.  Monique earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now known as Seattle University School of Law) in 1985.  She continued her legal training through McGeorge University School of Law at their Salzburg, Austria Campus, earning a Diploma in Transnational Legal Practice.  She then moved to Paris, France where she completed an internship with an international French law firm.  She was sworn in as an Attorney licensed to practice in Washington State at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.  She remained in Paris for over 2 years where she continued to work for various private French law firms and eventually met and married her husband.  Monique returned to Seattle, WA with her husband in December of 1987.  Monique and her husband, Frederic, are the proud parents of three grown daughters, two of whom work with Monique as her paralegals.  Upon her return to Washington, Monique did contract work for various Seattle law firms until she began her private solo practice, which included immigration and family law.  Because Monique speaks French fluently, she has received referrals for Immigration, Adoption and Family Law cases from the French Consulate in San Francisco as well as the Honorary French Consulate in Seattle.  Monique successfully obtained asylum for a client who fled persecution in Zaire and adjusted the status of several French Nationals enabling them to work or become permanent residents of the United States.   Her empathy and compassion for others led her to volunteer to represent a financially disadvantaged victim of domestic violence through the Family Law Mentor program.  This and similar experiences eventually led her to focus her practice on domestic law, child support, custody, including interstate UCCJEA cases, adoptions, Guardian ad litem and mediation.  She particularly enjoys using her family law experience to help parties resolve their disputes.  Finally, she has supported our U.S. military by volunteering her time to provide Washington Family Law training to the JAGs at the Whidbey Island Naval Base.. Guardian ad Litem.  Monique has been appointed by the King County Superior Court as a guardian ad litem in Title ll cases.  She later completed training as a Title 26 guardian ad litem for children in family law cases.. Tribal Courts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.   Monique has represented clients in matters that either were brought in Tribal Court or in which a party invoked the Indian Child Welfare Act in Washington Tribes and as far away as South Dakota. Monique is currently admitted to practice in the Lummi Tribal Court.. Mediator.  Monique has successfully mediated settlement conferences between private parties as well as parties represented by attorneys in compliance with the settlement conference requirements mandated in several Washington Counties.. About Monique.  Monique met and married her husband, Frederic, in Paris, France in 1986.  They moved to Seattle at the end of 1987 and had three beautiful daughters, who are now young adults and on their own.  Monique is bi-lingual, French being her first language.  She enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, spending time in the outdoors and at their property in Chelan, WA.  Monique loves animals and passed on to her children that love and compassion for animals.  Monique and her husband currently share their home with 3 dogs and 3 cats.  Sometimes she brings her Maltese “Tucker” to the office to hang out.

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 5th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Construction , Environmental , Government Agencies, Land Use & Zoning, Mediation, Real Estate , Land Use & Zoning, Land Use & Zoning

Mike has been licensed to practice law since 1986 and his practice emphasizes real estate transactions, land use/zoning, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and school law. A signifncant part of his practice involves advising property owners on waterfront property issues.  He is a certified mediator and arbitrator, a licensed real estate law instructor and 2012-2013 President of the Bainbridge Island School Board. He frequently serves as a Court-appointed referee on real estate matters.  Prior to entering private practice, Mike represented the Realtor® organization to local, state and federal legislative bodies, and in that capacity, he has had a hand in the drafting of many major pieces of real estate-related legislation.. Mike studied planning and economics at the University of Wisconsin and worked as a Planner and in the title insurance industry before becoming licensed to practice law. Because of this combination of experience, Mike was invited to Shanghai, China to consult with housing and land use officials on regulation of real estate markets, and he subsequently took a one-year leave of absence from Harrison, Benis & Spence to serve as Lead Attorney for a USAID and World Bank-sponsored land reform project in the former Soviet Republic of Moldova.. Mike’s passion is education, and since 1994 he has taught real estate law and related topics to brokers and others for North Seattle Community College, the Rockwell Institute, the Seattle-King County and Washington State Realtor® organizations and every major brokerage in Puget Sound. In 2009 he was elected to the Bainbridge Island School Board. Mike lives on Bainbridge Island and is part owner of the Green Bay Packers.. MIke is available for the following:

Bank of Whitman Building   Second Floor Washingt , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Arbitration,Business & Commercial,Labor ,Mediation,Professional Malpractice

1014 Franklin   Atrium , Vancouver , Washington 98660

Practice Areas: Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Mediation

Firm: Storch Law Group, PLLC

1407 116th Ave NE Suite 210 , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Mediation, Estate Planning, Probate

1215 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98161

Practice Areas: Divorce, Business, Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

My practice is primarily family law with an emphasis on separation, divorce, child custody and complex property including closely held business issues. My emphasis is negotiation where possible and litigation, as a last resort, where necessary.. I also provide dispute resolution services (limited to negotiation, mediation and arbitration) for closely held business disputes.. I handle WA, interstate and international cases.. I am a member of several Bar Associations and Sections amongst which are the following: KCBA Family Law section, Chair of the International Law section for KCBA, Vice Chair ABA International Family Law section, KCBA Collaborative Law Section.. My goal  is to reduce stress and expense to the parties  as much as possible and to explore all avenues to defuse conflict and  reduce litigation.. I provide mediation,arbitration,collaborative law,cooperative law and litigation services to clients.. I am a member of the WA State, District of Columbia, Minnesota Bars, and a member of the Bar of England and Wales.. I can be reached at, e-mail:

10940 NE 33rd Place. , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Mediation

I am commmitted to supporting people through the very difficult process of divorce so that they retain their well-being and integrity.  I practice facilitative mediation and collaborative law.   I have been a lawyer for more than 35 years and a marriage & family therapist for 20 years.  This background informs my practice.

Firm: DobinLaw, P.S.

9123 NE Juanita Dr, Unit 411 , Kirkland , Washington 98034

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Civil , Labor , Mediation, Securities , Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Marc Dobin founded the firm that is now known as DobinLaw, P.S. in 2008, after co-founding the law firm Dobin & Jenks, LLP in January of 1999. Prior to private practice with a law firm in West Palm Beach, Florida, Mr. Dobin served as in-house litigator for Prudential Securities Incorporated in New York.  The firm practices primarily in the areas of securities litigation, arbitration and regulation, commercial litigation, mediation and business advice.

Firm: Cote Law and Mediation PLLC

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Mediation

Marc serves on the mediator panel for the Washington Arbitration and Mediation Service (WAMS). As a mediator, he works tirelessly to get parties to resolution so that they can avoid the expense, uncertainty, stress, and emotional toll of litigation. He has a knack for assessing risk and helping parties make reasoned decisions to reach pragmatic resolutions of their disputes.. Marc has successfully mediated hundreds of cases in the areas of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, class action litigation, sexual abuse, wage and hour law, and civil rights. He has significant experience in matters involving all aspects of the employment relationship, civil rights, negligence, class actions, and disputes involving closely held businesses.. Marc’s considerable experience litigating class action cases has given him a keen sense of the ins and outs of class action settlement structure and the settlement approval process under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 and Washington State Civil Rule 23. He has successfully mediated several class action cases, helping parties to get closure and end high-risk and expensive litigation. He also speaks Spanish and welcomes the opportunity to serve as a mediator for cases involving Spanish-speaking parties.. Marc successfully completed the “Mediating the Litigated Case” program through the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. He is a certified neutral on the ADR panel for the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and has served as a pro bono mediator for the EEOC.

Firm: Story Law

1407 116th Ave. NE, Suite 210 , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Family , Mediation, Personal Injury, Prenuptial Agreement, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

Firm: Kirsten Hytopoulos Attorney at Law

187 Parfitt Way SW Ste 275 , Bainbridge Is , Washington 98110

Practice Areas: Divorce, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Kirsten Hytopoulos was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1997. Her interest in an alternative to the traditional winner-take-all approach to the practice of law began in law school where, as Student Bar Association president, she worked with the administration to reduce the high pressure, adversarial nature of the academic environment.. After working as a criminal prosecutor and a college instructor, Kirsten took time off from the law to focus on raising her three children and to work on local political issues, ultimately serving four years on the Bainbridge Island City Council, including one year as Mayor. Following her own amicable divorce, Kirsten returned to the practice of law, choosing to focus on Collaborative Divorce and mediation with the goal of supporting others through difficult life changing transitions.. Kirsten is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), King County Collaborative Law, member and former board member of Collaborative Professionals of Washington, and a Certified Mediator with the Washington Mediation Association. She is also a volunteer mediator at the Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County and is currently serving in her third term as a City Council Person.

Firm: Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder, PS

Skyline Tower , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Mediation, Municipal , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

I began my career in 1986 as a criminal prosecutor for Pierce County; since then I have successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials. Since entering private practice, I have continued to focus my practice in representing parties in condemnation actions and other real estate cases.. Additionally, I act as general and special counsel to a number of jurisdictions thoughtout the State.. My personal hobbies are cycling, golfing, theater, music and films.

Firm: Law Office Of Kenneth H. Kato

1020 N Washington St , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Mediation, Civil Rights, Arbitration, Personal Injury, Appeals

I am a mediator/arbitrator and practice personal injury and civil rights law.   I was on the bench for 19 years as a Washington Court of Appeals  Commissioner and Judge and a Spokane County Superior Court Judge.  I am a neutral with the American Arbitration Association.

Firm: CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN, P.S.

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Civil , General Practice, Mediation, Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Ken Hart is a Principal at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.  His practice is focused on commercial and business transactions, business startups, real estate transactions and related litigation. He assists clients with business formations, as well as with negotiating and drafting partnership, shareholder and employment contracts; and negotiating and documenting business purchases and sales and secured sales transactions.. For many of his business clients, Ken serves the role of general counsel to handle such matters as lease negotiations, vendor disputes, employment issues, sales and acquisitions, and ownership succession. He strives to stay current with his clients and to be available and responsive when they need help and advice, so that they can concentrate on running and growing their businesses.. In addition to business law, Ken has extensive litigation, trial practice and appellate experience in various courts and jurisdictions, both state and federal, and in a broad range of areas. These include general civil litigation, commercial and real estate law. He has researched and written extensively on the law as it pertains to adverse possession, property boundary line and easement disputes, and is a sought-after CLE speaker on those topics. Ken is also a trained mediator and experienced arbitrator.. Both by training and inclination, Ken is a problem-solver, and his approach to the practice of law is collaborative. That means helping clients better understand whatever situation they are facing and providing them with information and guidance they need to make informed decisions. Ken's experience as both a transactional lawyer and litigator allows him to better provide his clients with insightful strategic planning and the advice they need to meet their day-to-day challenges.. Ken has been active in both the state and local bar associations, and over the years has served with distinction in various leadership roles. In 1990, Ken was honored as the Washington State Bar Association's Young Lawyer of the Year. Ken is also a former treasurer of the King County Bar Association. He served for three years on the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board, a dedicated group of practicing lawyers and laypersons appointed to review complaints of lawyer misconduct and determine disciplinary actions when appropriate.. Ken is the former editor of the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual and a former member of the Editorial Advisor Board for De Novo magazine. He has also served as chairman of the King County Fair Judicial Campaign Practices Committee and currently serves as a Trustee of the King County Bar Association's Employee Retirement Fund.

Firm: Northwest Family Mediation and Consultation

1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Mediation

Our commitment is to help our clients divorce respectfully and efficiently. We offer a divorce mediation process that keeps you focused on the tasks necessary to completing your divorce, and that allows you to create the necessary substantive agreements that best suit your interests and values. Our process is more cost effective than court because you control the process and stay focused on an outcome that works for you rather than one imposed by a court. We also offer mediation to develop parenting plans, dispute resolution, and arbitration on all family matters.

Firm: Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union St Ste 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business , Construction , Mediation, Probate , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Quentin combines laser-focused attention to client goals with his outstanding courtroom talent. By doing this, he is able to achieve significant success in resolving disputes for his clients.