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Ruth Laura Edlund

Overview

Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($325/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Wechsler Becker, LLP
    Suite 4550 Columbia Center (45th Floor)
    701 Fifth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98104
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Languages Spoken
  • Russian

About Me

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This is what a ten-year-old can do with a cell phone. I stand in awe.

I frequently come into my clients' lives when they are at the end of their rope. The resiliency of the human spirit never ceases to impress me. I see my... more

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Client Reviews

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3.8571 star rating 7 reviews
5 star rating

“John Panchot”

Posted by: John Panchot, 2011-12-09 2 months ago.

Client Review: Ruth provided excellent representation to me during the very dificult and complicated custody battle over my child. It was the most difficult and... more
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2 star rating

“Unresponsive and irresponsible”

Posted by: a Family client, 2010-02-20 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Ms Edlund was unorganized and did not keep me informed of timeline and deadlines. She missed crucial deadlines in my case and was too busy that she... more
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Peer Endorsements

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Patrice McCausland Johnston

I endorse this lawyer. Ruth is one of the most intelligent, fearless and creative attorneys I know, and she's the person I would want in my corner... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Patrice Johnston , Seattle (WA), 2 months ago
Richard K. Hart

Ruth is unique in that she is both one of the 2 or 3 best-prepared lawyers I have encountered in 23 years of practice, and also one of the most... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Hart , Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

28 years since Ruth Laura Edlund was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1984 05/21/2011
Washington Active 1987 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Wechsler Becker, LLP 2003–present
Sole Practitioner at Law Office of Ruth Laura Edlund 1998–2003
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Columbia University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Bryn Mawr College Russian AB - magna cum laude 1980
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
President's Pro Bono Award 1986
BV-rated Martindale-Hubbell

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section 2008-present
Member American Bar Association 1998-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 6 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
2 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications
Article Publication Date
an irreverent look at lawyers and technology the dark goddess of replevin speaks

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Division of Property and Parenting Plans Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century 2009
Drafting Good Declarations Family Law Skills Training 2009
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