Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.

Credentials

Education

1991 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988 University of Washington BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2015 Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell 2009 Pro Bono Service Commendation, King County Superior Court 2008 Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association 1989 Scholarship, Washington Legal Foundation

Publications

2023 WSBA Family Law Deskbook Chapter 70- Homesteads 2014 Aspatore Book publication Strategies for Military Family Law 2012 National Business Institute Seminar Ethics 2012 National Business Institute Seminar When There is an Obstacle to Adoption- An Overview of Other Legal Actions

Associations

2013 - Present King County Bar Association 2008 - Present Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Washington State Bar Association Member State Bar of California Member

Speaking

2019 Authenticating and Admitting Evidence: Start to Finish Applying the Hearsay Rule and its Exceptions 2019 Authenticating and Admitting Evidence: Start to Finish Legal Ethics in Evidence 2018 Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know Ethics 2018 Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every attorney Needs to Know Hearsay Objections and Exceptions 2016 What to do when? Pre Nuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements

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Updated: Mar 13, 2026