Mike has practiced exclusively in family law since graduating from the University of Washington Law School in 1983. He has been in the same firm since 1981 and assumed its leadership in 2001. He has served as a mediator and arbitrator in family law matters since 1987. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a past president of the Washington Chapter. He served on the King County bench as a Family Law Commissioner pro tem from 1998 – 2007. He served several terms as board president for both the Center for Conflict Management (a non-profit mediation service) and Northwest Family Life (a non-profit Domestic Violence Treatment agency).Mike authored the Washington Deskbook Chapter on mediation for the WSBA and has presented at numerous legal conferences.He has three adult children, each of whom works with him at the firm in one capacity or another.
Dedicated, highest integrity, tireless and aggressive advocate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anonymous
We hired Mike to help us with a custody matter 3 years ago. He worked as hard as anyone could to help resolve the situation, and when it didn’t resolve, he dedicated his all in fighting for us. He was a tireless advocate, thoroughly prepared, and was excellent in court through 3 hearings and on appeal. Mike has the highest standards, morals and values. He is smart, an excellent writer, good in court and dedicated to his clients. He has an excellent support staff as well. I am a lawyer (I don’t practice family law) and Mike is as capable as any lawyer I have ever known. I recommend him highly.
