Ms. Gari Wynne Goodman

• General Busines/Civil
• Mediation/Arbitration
• School Law

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Advanced Fee Agreement required, and Trust Balance required; Amount of "retainer" varies with complexity of case. Normal hourly rate $225.00 for attorney services; $200.00 for mediation and arbitration services; Paralegal rate $100.00 per hour; Consultation is flat rate of $225.00 for up to two hours.

Washington

Since 1982

Owner/Attorney

Law Office of Gari W. Goodman, Inc. P.S.

1990 - Current

Primary practice area is Family Law--with emphasis on practical, cost-effective solutions to full range of family difficulties; practice has and currently includes mediation and arbitration, general civil litiation, representation of parents in school related matters, counsel to small business including employment issues, representation of clients in employment security and other administrative hearings, and general civil litigation.

Human Resources Managment Professional

Exotic Metals Forming Co., Kent, WA

1985 - 1990

Full range of upper-management responsibilities including in-house legal advising on issues of wage and hour, employment security,non-discrimination and benefits administration.

Seattle University School of Law

J.D.

1979 - 1982

Honors: Cum Laude; Top 7%

Drake University

M.S. | Counseling

1972 - 1974

Macalester College

B.A. | Social Scients/English-Secondary Teaching Certification

1967 - 1970

King County, East King County, South King County Bar Associations

Member

Current

Volunteer

2007 - Current

Activities: Job Shadow and Mentor Program

WSBA Judicial Selection Committee

Volunteer Panel

2006 - Current

King County Mediation Panel

Volunteer

2002 - Current

Activities: Provide volunteer settlement conference/mediation services on a rotating, volunteer basis.

Washington State Bar  # 12653

Member

1982 - Current