Choosing a Washington State Collaborative Divorce Attorney
Choosing your Washington State collaborative divorce lawyer is a very important decision.
When selecting your Washington State collaborative divorce attorney, look for a collaborative attorney who is able to understand your long-term goals and who you are confident will help you reach those goals. If you are considering Washington State collaborative law practice or Washington State collaborative divorce, we believe your best option is to select a Washington State collaborative attorney who has experience in both traditional litigation as well as collaborative law. With litigation experience as well as experience in Washington State collaborative law, your Washington State collaborative divorce attorney will be equipped to help you assess your options and decide which process is the best fit for your case. Your Washington State collaborative divorce lawyer will be a key player in your Washington State collaborative divorce process. Your divorce is a major life event and it's vital that you select a Washington State collaborative divorce attorney that is the right fit in personality and experience.
In addition to your Washington State collaborative attorney's experience, we recommend that you select a Washington State collaborative divorce lawyer whose personality is a comfortable fit. When gauging your potential Washington State collaborative attorneys, please consider that you will rely upon them to help you communicate, mediate, apply decisions, and manage your Washington State collaborative divorce process. Selecting a Washington State collaborative attorney whom you trust and can communicate with is a significant factor in the Washington State collaborative law process.
We recommend you ask the following questions when selecting a Washington State collaborative law lawyer:
- Does the Washington State collaborative lawyer you're considering have both traditional courtroom litigation experience as well as collaborative law experience?
- Has the Washington State collaborative lawyer been fully trained in collaborative law processes and techniques, and are they a member in good standing of local and international collaborative law groups and associations? Members of these associations are required to be fully trained in collaborative law practice before they are allowed to join.
- Does the Washington State collaborative attorney invest in continuing legal education courses on collaborative law? As this is a new and quickly evolving practice area of Washington State family law, it's vital to have a Washington State collaborative divorce attorney who has experienced thorough collaborative training and is current regarding this developing practice. Very dissimilar to traditional courtroom litigation, Washington State Collaborative law practice requires many hours of specialized training. Your Washington State collaborative law attorney will require knowledge about the process itself, methods for interest-based negotiations and mediation, and many other practice skills and techniques that are not typical to litigation.
Justin M. Sedell, a McKinley Irvin collaborative divorce attorney, practices collaborative law in all counties in Washington as well as traditional litigation. He is an active member in good standing of the following collaborative law organizations:
- King County Collaborative Law
- Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County
- Collaborative Professionals of Washington
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Exclusively Family Law Lawyers Dedicated to Client Success. This website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to convey legal advice.
Seattle Divorce Attorneys: (206) 625-9600 |
Puyallup Divorce Attorneys: (253) 848-7988 |
   |