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Sherri M. Anderson left a large litigation practice and opened her own firm in 2002, emphasizing complex financial, jurisdictional and parenting issues. She is a graduate of Western Carolina Univ. (1987) and the UW Law School (1991). Sherri has been named annually as a “Super Lawyer” since 2003. In 2008 she was selected for inclusion in “Best Lawyers in America.” Sherri is a regular seminar chair/speaker, presenting on ethics and family law. She enjoys (almost) every case, from the contentious to the amiable & all points in between.
Phone: 206-254-1234
Email: sherria@smalaw.biz
Web: www.smalaw.biz
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Wolfgang R. Anderson has practiced since 1966, first as a JAG Officer, and then in private practice. He has an “AV” rating in Martindale Hubble and has been listed as a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics for the last 3 years. He has been a guest lecturer on various television and radio programs on the topic of family law and frequently lectures at CLEs. He is a frequent contributor to articles on matrimonial law, and wrote a book entitled “Divorce in Washington Made Simple”, available only to his clients.
Phone: 206-322-2060
Email: anthony@a-f-m-law.com
Web: www.a-f-m-law.com
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Lawrence R. Besk has been practicing family law his entire legal career since graduating from the University of Washington Law School in 1982. Currently, he is a partner in the firm of Bartlett, Pollock & Besk, which practices exclusively family law mediation and arbitration. Larry is listed as a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics. He continues to serve as a pro tem family law commissioner for King County Superior Court. Larry is a former chapter president of the Washington AAML (2006-2007).
Phone: 206-903-1820
Email: larry@bpbmediators.com
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Kenneth E. Brewe is the founder of Brewe Layman P.S. which has offices in Everett and Coupeville, Washington. His practice focuses on complex matters typically involving significant estates. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics annually since 2001 as well as a “Top 100 Lawyers” by said publication. He is A.V. rated by Martindale Hubbell, frequently speaks at CLE seminars, regularly mediates family law matters and is a contributing author of multiple family law chapters in Washington Practice. He has been an AAML member since 2000.
Phone: 425-252-5167
Email: kennethb@brewelaw.com
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Michael W. Bugni was admitted to the AAML in 2004. He has practiced family law in King & Snohomish Counties (litigation, mediation & appeals) since 1983, emphasizing dissolutions, parenting, child support and modifications (including relocation). Mr. Bugni served as a pro tem family law commissioner from 1998 - 2007. He is a past chapter president (Washington AAML). Past offices include board president - Center for Conflict Management (family law mediation); and Northwest Family Life (DV treatment agency). Mr. Bugni is available to conduct family law mediations.
Phone: 206-365-5500
Email: mike@lawgate.net
Web: www.lawgate.net
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Marc T. Christianson is Partner-in-Charge at McKinley Irvin in Tacoma. He has practiced family law since 1976, currently focusing on complex dissolution matters involving significant assets, property, or business interests, as well as family law mediation, arbitration and collaborative practice. Marc is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, designated as a “Super Lawyer,” and listed in “Best Lawyers in America.” He is a past president of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association and serves as a pro tem Superior Court Commissioner and Superior Court Judge in Pierce County.
Phone: 253-952-4290
Email: mchristianson@mckinleyirvin.com
Web: www.mckinleyirvin.com
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H. Michael Finesilver (f/k/a Fields) has practiced family law exclusively for over 30 years in King and Snohomish Counties. He has argued many cases before the Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. He currently serves as a pro tem family law commissioner and has authored numerous publications on family law, including the upcoming Judge’s Deskbook for King County. He is a frequent seminar lecturer and has appeared on various radio and television programs dealing with divorce issues. Mr. Fields is available to conduct family law mediations.
Phone: 206-322-2060
Email: leona@a-f-m-law.com
Web: www.a-f-m-law.com
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Janet A. George has been in practice since 1975. She has a BA from Stanford and a Masters in psychiatric nursing from the UW. Prior to law school she was an assistant professor at the UW School of Nursing. She is currently an adjunct professor of law at Seattle University Law School. She has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics every year since 2003. She was named by the King County Superior Court judges as one of 20 outstanding lawyers in King County.
Phone: 206-447-0717
Email: loojag@ix.netcom.com
Web: www.janetageorge.com
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Thomas G. Hamerlinck graduated with honors from Harvard Law in 1981 and has been a fellow in the AAML since 1993. He is one of the top 100 lawyers in Washington per Seattle Magazine and one of the state’s top 10 “Super Lawyers” per Washington Law & Politics. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995. Tom has spoken at over 60 seminars on a variety of divorce-related topics, and is the author of the “property division” chapters in the Family Law Deskbook (2d Ed), published by the WSBA.
Phone: 425-990-1075
Email: lynn@thamerlinck.com
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David P. Hazel was admitted to the AAML in 1993. He has practiced family law in Yakima since 1978 and exclusively since 1985. Born and raised in Yakima and educated in its Catholic schools, he helped put himself through undergraduate and law school working in hop fields and as a firefighter. His practice reflects the roots of Yakima's diverse cultural, agri-business, enological, labor, manufacturing and professional base. David serves the needs of anyone facing the unique family law challenges of Yakima's fluctuating economy and its emerging growth.
Phone: 509-453-9181
Email: daveh@davidhazel.com
Web: www.davidhazel.com
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Scott J. Horenstein practices in Vancouver, Washington. He is an adjunct professor of community property law at Lewis and Clark Law School and Willamette Law School. He has been voted one of the Best Lawyers in America and a "Super Lawyer" in Washington. He is currently the editor for the West Publishing Co.’s deskbook chapter on Family and Community Property Law. He is a frequent CLE speaker and past recipient of the Family Law Section Outstanding Lawyer of the Year Award.
Phone: 360-699-1530
Email: scott@scotthorensteinlaw.com
Web: www.scotthorensteinlaw.com
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William L. Kinzel has practiced family law since the early 1970's. He became an AAML fellow in 1986, serving as chapter president in 1996. He is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers (since 1989). He received the Outstanding Lawyer Award from the King County Bar in 1997. He has been listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for over 20 consecutive years and as an outstanding lawyer in Seattle Magazine and Washington Law & Politics. Mr. Kinzel is available as a consultant, expert witness or co-counsel on selected cases.
Phone: 425-455-3333
Email: w.kinzel@nwlink.com
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Peter S. Lineberger has lectured for 24 years in family law, emphasizing interstate custody and support, maintenance & business valuations. He has chaired the state family law section and was founder & chairman of the Montana and Spokane County sections. He has served as a Commissioner pro tem, and on the WA Supreme Court Commission on Children in Foster Care. Pete received the Spokane County Bar Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award in 1999. Since 2006 he has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law and Politics.
Phone: 509-624-6222
Email: psline@pslinelaw.com
Web: www.pslinelaw.com
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Howard Marshack was admitted to the AAML in 2000. He has been practicing family law in Vancouver, WA and surrounding counties since 1983. He frequently speaks at seminars and is a contributing author to legal treatises relied upon by practitioners around the state. His practice emphasizes complex family-owned businesses and contested parenting issues. He handles paternity matters, visitation disputes, property settlements, prenuptials and a wide-range of family law issues. Howard values the trust placed in him by his clients and works hard to obtain positive results.
Phone: 360-699-0500
Email: lawyer@marshack.us
Web: www.marshack.us
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Christina A. Meserve has been assisting clients with family law issues since 1979. Her practice emphasizes dissolutions and modifications, as well as mediation, arbitration, and the drafting & review of prenuptial agreements. Chris is a former member of the Board of Trustees of The Evergreen State College, a former president of Washington Women Lawyers, and a former president of the Thurston County Bar Assoc. Her law firm (Connolly, Tacon and Meserve) provides a wide range of services in family law and other areas.
Phone: 360-943-6747
Email: ctm@olylaw.com
Web: www.olylaw.com
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Elizabeth Michelson was admitted to practice in 1981 and has practiced family law in Snohomish County throughout her entire career. She has been a fellow of the AAML since 1996 and was named one of the top 100 lawyers in Washington by Seattle Magazine. She is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America.” She has served on the Reduce Family Conflict Committee of the Domestic Relations Commission. She has extensive training in mediation and regularly conducts mediations in family law disputes.
Phone: 425-258-4208
Email: liz@michelsonlaw.com
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Lisa Ann Sharpe is dedicated to helping her clients with their family law issues. She provides the highest level of family law advice to clients in complex divorce and custody cases. She regularly handles cases with large estates and difficult family issues. Lisa also has over 20 years of experience in mediation and arbitration. Her approach includes building a team of financial and parenting experts, when necessary. She is A.V. rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Super Lawyer by Washington Law and Politics.
Phone: 206-654-2404
Email: Sharpe@lasher.com
Web: www.lasher.com
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Edward R. Skone has been involved in family law since 1975, after serving 4 years with the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. He graduated in 1971 from the University of Washington School of Law. Since 1988 he has been a principal in Kinzel, Allen, Skone & Searing. He was admitted as a Fellow to the AAML in 1995 and served for 8 years as the Washington State delegate to the AAML National Board. He is A.V. rated by Martindale Hubbell and speaks frequently at CLE seminars.
Phone: 425-455-3333
E-mail: ERS@nwlink.com
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David B. Starks is Managing Partner at McKinley Irvin. His practice focuses on divorce cases involving the protection, valuation and distribution of significant assets and complex financial and business interests. He has been named a "Super Lawyer" and as one of "The Best Lawyers in America." David's practice also includes international family law and the Hague Convention. He is a frequent speaker on the subject, co-author of the Washington Family Law Deskbook chapter on international law, and co-chair of the American Bar Association International Law Section’s Family Law Committee.
Phone: 206-625-9600
E-mail: dstarks@mckinleyirvin.com
Web: www.mckinleyirvin.com
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J. Mark Weiss focuses on collaborative divorce and consultation. In 2005, he received the "Attorney of the Year" award from the state Family Law Section. He is a "Super Lawyer" per Washington Law and Politics. Mark is particularly skilled in cases involving complex property and financial issues, including businesses, and in complex parenting disputes. Mark has taught and written extensively on community property, business, and other family law issues. He has served on boards and committees to improve justice, and trains attorneys in collaborative law.
Phone: 206-622-6707
Email: mweiss@mark-weiss.com
Web: www.mark-weiss.com
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Gordon W. Wilcox limits his practice to substantial financial family law cases, including parenting issues. He is a co-author of chapters on Property Identification, Valuation and Division in the WSBA Family Law Deskbook (1st ed) and the author of “Summary Procedures in Family Law,” American Journal of Family Law. He has presented at CLEs for 30 years and was a board member of Columbia and Evergreen Legal Services for 33 years. Education: Yale College, 1965; University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1968.
Phone: 206-233-9300
Email: gwilcox@gwwinc.com
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