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James Davis Shipman
Port Gardner Law Group • Everett, WA
AlimonyMediation Family Alimony
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Contact
Email
james@portgardnerlaw.com
Phone
(425) 434-5742
Address
2918 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201-4713, US
Professional
About
I have served as a family law attorney in Snohomish County since 1998. I currently also serve as as a mediator and arbitrator for family law cases. I have mediated more than 1900 cases for other attorneys and arbitrated approximately 750 cases as well. I have made hundreds of decisions in family law cases as a Commissioner Pro Tem. I focus on establishing a temporary status quo for my clients, and then work toward a settlement. I believe settlement is almost always the best solutions for my clients; however there are a few instances where ultimately we have to proceed with trial. I look forward to working with you for your family law needs.
About Alimony Law
Alimony attorneys help spouses negotiate and obtain fair spousal support during and after divorce proceedings. Common matters include spousal support, alimony modification, enforcement, temporary support.
Credentials
Education
1998 Gonzaga University School of Law Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude 1995 University of Washington Cum Laude
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2011 2011 Civil/Family Law Clerk's Award, Snohomish County Superior Court 2008 David Kastle Award, 2008 Snohomish County Superior Court 2007 Snohomish County Clerk's Award, Snohomish County Superior Court Clerks
Publications
2009 Snohomish County Bar Association Practical Case Management in a Recession
Associations
2012 - Present American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow 1998 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 1998 - Present Snohomish County Bar Association Member 1998 - Present Family Law Section Washington State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2013 19th Annual Family Law Conference Top 10 Technology Tips for Case and Practice Management 2013 19th Annual Family Law CLE Social Media: A Current User's Perspective 2012 Title 26 Family Law GAL Training Law Practice & Family Dynamics: Putting it All Togeter 2011 Title 26 GAL Training Attorneys and GAL's 2011 ADR Annual Training Mediation
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Updated: May 28, 2026