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Michele M. O'Loane
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Biography
I started my own firm over 15 years ago, after five years as a partner and associate attorney at a prominent boutique Family Law firm in Everett, Washington. For over 20 years, I have limited my Family Law practice to Snohomish County where I am uniquely acquainted with Family Law commissioners, attorneys, skilled mediators, and Snohomish County judges.
I have maintained my commitment to the best resolution for my clients, whether in the courtroom or through mediation. I represent clients for divorce and separation, custody/parenting, spousal maintenance/alimony, alimony/spousal maintenance, and modification of court orders.
In addition, I focus on what has been labeled as the “gray divorce.” These present intricate challenges when the parties are nearing retirement and the children are out of the house. My clients are navigating and maintaining evolving relationships with adult children and grandchildren, while dividing retirement and investment assets, and sometimes determining some sort of alimony/spousal maintenance.
My focus is creating a durable solution for our clients, with our clients.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Conferencing
- Zoom
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer a 15 minute conversation with a firm paralegal to determine if our firm is a good fit for your Family Law matter. If we are, then you schedule an initial consultation with me. I charge $350.00 for the initial consultation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
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Professional Experience
- Solo Practitioner
- OLoane Law Firm, PS
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- After 20+ years dedicated to litigated and mediated divorce and separation, moderate to high asset division, spousal maintenance and alimony, parenting and custody, and modification of court orders, I have turned to focus on “gray divorces.” I still represent clients in litigation and mediation of divorce and separation, spousal maintenance or alimony, parenting and custody, and modification of court orders. In addition, I am extensively trained in mediation and Collaborative Law resolution of divorce, spousal maintenance/alimony, parenting plan/custody, and court order modifications.
- Partner; Associate Attorney
- O'Loane Nunn & Guthrie, PLLC
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- My courtroom experience included litigated divorce and legal separation, spousal maintenance and alimony, parenting and custody, modification of court orders, and modest to high asset cases. In addition, I gained extensive experience with trial litigation when mediation did not generate an agreement.
Education
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Western Washington University
- B.A. | Interdisciplinary Studies
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Awards
- Rising Star designee
- Washington Super Lawyers
- The Annette Tupper Award
- Snohomish County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers
- This award is given to an individual in our community who provides "Selfless Service to Victims of Violence" in Snohomish County.
- Snohomish County Chapter Member of the Year
- Washington Women Lawyers
- David Kastle Award for Pro Bono Services
- Snohomish County Legal Services, Snohomish County Bar Association
- This award was given to our firm for the firm's commitment to and provision of pro bono services for our community.
Professional Associations
- DRAW - Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington
- Member
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- Activities: Member of a Washington state attorney only organization dedicated to statewide attorney-only Family Law.
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- Snohomish County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Founding Board Member, Member
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
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- Mediate.com
- Member
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- International Association of Collaborative Practitioners
- Member
- - Current
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- Collaborative Professionals of Washington
- Member; Board Member
- - Current
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- Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- - Current
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- Snohomish County Bar Association
- Member
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- Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
- Member
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- Snohomish County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers
- President
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- Activities: I served as President, Judicial Evaluation Chair, and Chapter Representative to the state Washington Women Lawyers board.
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- Washington State Bar # 31660
- Member
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- Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
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- Washington Women Lawyers
- Member, former Board Member
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Speaking Engagements
- Welcome to Practicing Law in Washington State, Everett, Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- I provided advice to the newly admitted attorneys regarding my practice as a sole practitioner.
- Welcome to Practicing Law in Washington State, Everett, Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- I provided advice to the newly admitted attorneys regarding my practice as a sole practitioner.
- Welcome to Practicing Law in Washington State, Everett, Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- I provided advice to the newly admitted attorneys regarding my practice as a sole practitioner.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Family Law Practice, Annual Snohomish County ADR CLE, Everett, Washington
- Snohomish County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
- I presented with a panel of two other mediator/alternative dispute resolution attorneys and addressed the possibility and reality of an out-of-court divorce and family law practice.
- Unbundling Legal services for Family Law Clients, Snohomish County Legal Services Annual CLE, Lynnwood, Washington
- Snohomish County Legal Services
- Alternative Dispute Resolution CLE
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