Michael Lee Dewitt

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Michael Lee Dewitt
Sound advice. Affordable rates. Excellent service.
5.0 star rating
Best attorney in Thurston County
- Barbara, a Family client
5.0 star rating
Effective Lawyer & Nice Guy
- a Divorce client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.9

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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 6

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($125-$220/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 360-705-9000

  • Taylor Law Group, P.S.
    6510 Capitol Blvd. S.E.
    Tumwater, WA 98501
    Office: 360-705-9000
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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I've been practicing law for over ten years, most of it in Thurston County, but also including Mason and Lewis Counties. Family law has always been my emphasis.... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Best attorney in Thurston County”

Posted by: Barbara, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: God answered my prayers when I found Mike. I had an attorney prior to him who never returned my calls, didn't keep me informed, didn't give me... more
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5 star rating

“Effective Lawyer & Nice Guy”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: In 2004, I had a domestic violence charge against me, child custody, child-support, property dispersal & a highly contentious dissolution. Mike... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Gina Marie Bissell

Michael has been working in the family law community for 10 years. Not only is he handling family law cases, he is a Guardian ad Litem for family... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gina Bissell , Tumwater (WA), 2 months ago
Michael A. Aronoff

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for several years. He is a fine upstanding individual and Family Law attorney. I have seen him grow in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Aronoff , Tacoma (WA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Michael Lee Dewitt was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2001 05/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate Attorney at Taylor Law Group, PS 2011–present
Title 26 Guardian ad Litem at Taylor Law Group, P.S. 2011–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law Juris Doctor 2001
University of Nevada-Reno English Literature BA - Bachelor of Arts 1998

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Client Distinction Award Martindale-Hubbell 2013
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Mason County Bar Assocation 2009–present
Member Thurston County Bar Assocation 2002–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 22 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
14 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Financial Planning for Young Lawyers De Novo 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Obtaining legal fees in family law cases Obtaining Fees in a Legal Aid Context 2010
How to represent a client in a nonparental custody case. Nonparental Custody 2009
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