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Ruth Laura Edlund

Ruth Laura Edlund

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

3.5 star rating 6 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 45% Divorce / Separation
  • 40% Child Custody
  • 10% Alimony
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($325-$325/hour)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

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

About Me

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

About me: 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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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

3.5 star rating 6 reviews
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1 star rating

“NOT RECOMMENDED”

Posted by: ca_phe, 2009-04-19 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Notice how all previous reviews were "anonymous"? Ruth represented me and she was irresponsible and not responsive to me in my case. She did not... more
5 star rating

“Ruth is great!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-06 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My case was a complicated process with much opposition and I quickly learned that Ruth Laura Edlund enjoyed a challenge! I had complete confidence... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Larry Jerome Couture

I endorse this lawyer's work. One of the smartest and best lawyers I know. Ruth has represented some very complicated dissolution matters with... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Larry Couture , Tacoma (WA), 7 months ago
Joshua Nihan Foreman

I have known Ruth Edlund ever since she was boss of the King County Bar Association's Family Law Mentor program, which is where I learned family law.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Foreman , Seattle (WA), 8 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 26 years since Ruth Laura Edlund was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 22 years since Ruth Laura Edlund was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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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 New York State Bar Association 1986
BV-rated Martindale-Hubbell

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member King County Bar Association 1987–present
Member Washington State Bar Association 1987–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I'm 19, living in Georgia, Have left home, and...
Ruth's answer: I am not admitted to practice in Georgia but felt compelled to answer this question. It is a good... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
an irreverent look at lawyers and technology the dark goddess of replevin speaks

Cases
Title:
State v. Thornton
Practice Area:
Domestic Violence
Outcome:
Spouses can testify about crimes by spouse-perp
Description:
The State Supreme Court found that the spousal incompetency to testify against another spouse under RCW 5.60.060(1) does not apply when a spouse is...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Drafting Parenting Plans: Beyond the Mandatory Forms (June 2009) Family Law Mid-Year 2009
Drafting Good Declarations Family Law Skills Training 2009
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