Michael V. Fancher

I manage the firm of Seattle Divorce Services in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. I gave up litigating in 2007 because I wanted to focus on peaceful dispute resolution. For 10 years My primary practice emphasis was Collaborative Divorce, a method for helping clients in conflict achieve peaceful and respectful settlements. Now I have retired from active work with clients to focus on firm administration and supporting the practices of the other attorneys at our firm. All of our attorneys are trained in Mediation, and most do work in Collaborative Divorce as well as traditional divorce.

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Washington

Since 1986

Owner / attorney

Seattle Divorce Services

2000 - Current

I started this firm in 2000 and continue to manage it and practice Collaborative Law. Our firm's mission is to improve how Family Law is practiced in our community, and my commitment to Collaboration serves that mission.

Partner / attorney

Goldberg, Fancher & Jones

1996 - 2000

I was the senior litigator attorney at the firm during my time there. During my time the firm expanded from the initial three partners to a multi-state law firm with offices in Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona.

Owner / attorney

Law Office of Michael V. Fancher

1992 - 1995

I was in solo practice working in Bellevue, Washington.

Attorney

Law Offices of Christopher J. Fox

1989 - 1992

I continued to learn Family Law working as an associate attorney under Chris Fox, editor of the Washington Family Law Reporter.

Attorney

Carithers and Sifferman

1988 - 1989

My first position in private practice, where I began learning Family Law.

Law Clerk

King County Superior Court

1987 - 1988

I worked for Judge Liem Tuai.

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D.

1983 - 1986

University of Washington School of Law

B.A. | History and Education

1979 - 1981

Harvard University

History

1976 - 1978

Honors: Merit Scholarship

Washington State Bar  # 16280

Member

1986 - Current

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Committee Member

2011 - 2017

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Board Member

2008 - 2014

King County Collaborative Law

Board Member

2006 - 2012

King County Collaborative Law

President

2008 - 2010

King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Volunteer

1991 - 2010