A Fresh Approach to Family Law
Nancy Retsinas - Attorney, Counselor, Advocate - YOUR VOICE in the Judicial Process.
- a Family client
Truly genuine and knowledgeable
- a Divorce client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($250/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Retsinas Law Office, PC
1409 Franklin Street
Suite 212
Vancouver, WA 98660
Office:
360-816-2246
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About Me
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I am a collaboratively trained lawyer practicing in Washington and
Oregon.
Collaborative law allows family members in the midst of
conflict to negotiate a... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Family client,
2008-12-02
about 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Ms. Retsinas is an attorney of the highest degree. As a long time client with a complicated family law matter, she has been our voice of advocation....
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Posted by:
a Divorce client,
2008-12-14
about 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Nancy Retsinas is an extremely competent attorney, with strong work ethics. She listens carefully, has an ability to quickly gain insight, and think...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. I appreciate attorneys that make it a point to seek efficient resolutions for clients. That shows a commitment to serving...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Arin Dunn
, Vancouver (WA), 4 months ago
I refer potential clients with questions about family law/divorce without hesitation to Nancy. She has the right combination of smarts, experience,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Glenn Tanner
, Spokane (WA), 11 months ago
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Résumé
License
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20 years since Nancy Nellor Retsinas was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1991 |
01/31/2012 |
| Oregon |
Active
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1992 |
11/05/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Duration |
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Owner at
Retsinas Law Office, PC
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2011–present
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Owner at
Nellor Retsinas PLLC
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2005–2011
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Shareholder at
Morse & Bratt PC
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1997–2005
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Judge Pro Tempore at
Clark County District Court
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1998–2003
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Hearings Officer at
Vancouver School District
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1998–2001
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Guardian ad Litem at
Clark County Superior Court
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1994–2000
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Associate Attorney at
Morse & Bratt
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1991–1997
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Oregon School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1991 |
| University of Portland |
Communications |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1986 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Paul Harris Fellow |
Vancouver Rotary Club |
2010 |
| Volunteer Lawyer of the Year |
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program |
2006 |
| Paul Harris Fellow |
Vancouver Rotary Club |
2003 |
| Volunteer Lawyer of the Year |
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program |
2002 |
| Top 40 Business Professionals Under 40 |
Vancouver Business Journal |
2002 |
| Peer Review Rating - BV |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2002 |
| Volunteer Lawyer of the Year |
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program |
1996 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board Member |
Collaborative Professionals of Washington |
2011-present
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| Incorporating Board Member |
Community Mediation Services |
2010-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section |
2008-present
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts |
2008-present
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Collaborative Professionals of Washington |
2008-present
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Washington State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section |
2008-present
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Washington Women Lawyers |
2008-present
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| Volunteer |
Community Mediation Services |
2007-present
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals |
2007-present
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| Member, Board of Directors |
Clark County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board |
2004-present
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| Member, Board of Directors |
Children's Center |
2003-present
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Vancouver Rotary Club |
1998-present
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Oregon State Bar Association |
1992-present
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Clark County Bar Association |
1991-present
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Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1991-present
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| Volunteer Lawyer |
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program |
1991-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1991-present
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Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1991-present
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| Board chair |
Children's Center |
2009-2011
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| Member, Board of Directors |
Clark College Foundation |
1999-2008
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| Member, Board of Directors |
Red Cross, Southwest Washington Chapter |
2002-2007
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| Member, Board of Directors |
Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust |
1997-2004
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| Board President |
League of Women Voters of Clark County |
1994-1997
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Lawyering in the Collaborative Model |
Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals |
2011 |
| Navigating A Divorce Case from Initial Consultation to Decree |
Clark County Bar Association Nuts & Bolts Series |
2011 |
| Collaborative Law Training |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training - Lake Oswego, Or |
2010 |
| Mediation Advocacy |
Clark County Bar Association Nuts & Bolts Series |
2010 |
| Facilitated Group Brainstorming |
Vancouver Food Cooperative |
2009 |
| Collaborative Law and Ethics |
CCBA Family Law Section |
2009 |
| Collaborative Law Training |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training - Vancouver, WA |
2008 |
| Collaborative Law Training |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training - Bend, OR |
2008 |
| What a Clark College Education Has Meant to My Family |
Clark College Scholarship Reception |
2008 |
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