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Michael William Bugni

Michael William Bugni

10.0

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

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Contributor level 9

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Family
  • 20% Mediation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($325-$350/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card

Contact Information

About Me

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Family Law can be a difficult practice, filled with strong emotions and no shortage of conflict. I am challenged by each case to strike a balance between... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Waste of money and time!”

Posted by: a Family client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Bugni is a joke. Went in for help with a DV and parenting plan case and he wouldn't even listen to what I had to say about what had happened with my... more
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3 star rating

“B to B+”

Posted by: a Family client, 12 months ago.

Client Review: I'm not sure I would recommend Mike to my friends. I'd recommend him to someone I wish would spend a lot of $ for mediocre result. In other words,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Deborah Lynn Gordon

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Deborah Gordon , Auburn (WA), 15 days ago
Mark L. Alexander

Mike Bugni and I were opposing counsel recently, in a case in which both our clients were particularly difficult. While ably advocating for his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Alexander , Seattle (WA), 11 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

30 years since Michael William Bugni was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1983 05/18/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Family Law Commissioner Pro Tem at King County Superior Court 1998–2007
Board of Directors at Northwest Family Life 1999–2001
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Whitman College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1980

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Washington Super Lawyers Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2009
Washington "Super Lawyers" 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Washington State Bar Association 1997–2010
Volunteer Mediator Seattle King County Bar Association 1996–2010
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 33 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
20 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Recent Developments in Child Support CLE for Judges 2007
Effective Closing Arguments Family Law Trials 2006
See all 9 speaking engagements