Whenever possible, we encourage clients to pursue a collaborative resolution through informal settlement and/or professional mediation of their disputes. We are well known among the mediators in the Greater Seattle area and have successfully settled numerous cases through the mediation process.

While we will aim to resolve your Family Law dispute collaboratively, we do not practice what is known as "collaborative law" because the rules of collaborative law disqualify attorneys from any further involvement if the case ever goes to court. Our Family Law attorneys will stay with you every step of the way. If settlement or alternative dispute resolution efforts prove unsuccessful, you can count on us to vigorously represent you at family law hearings or at trial.

We are experienced in litigating temporary orders in Family Court, including temporary parenting plans, child support orders, temporary maintenance, and restraining orders. We will thoroughly prepare your case and represent you at trial. If both parties agree to hire a private arbitrator to resolve their dispute instead of going through the court system, we have extensive experience with the arbitration process.

You can count on us for assistance in high net worth disputes involving business valuations, professional practices, stock options, division of closely held businesses, and retirement assets.

Our experience includes negotiation and preparation of pre- and post-nuptial and separate property agreements.