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Lisa Marie Ward
About Lisa
Biography
Lisa Ward is a family law attorney and mediator with over a decade of experience, including partnership at one of the largest family law firms in the Pacific Northwest. She now offers a fully remote, exclusively out-of-court practice serving clients throughout Washington and Oregon.
Lisa focuses on helping families resolve legal issues with clarity, creativity, and purpose. She believes the best outcomes happen when people are empowered with the right information—and the right process. Her services include Collaborative Divorce, mediation, legal consulting, unbundled representation, and strategic support for clients involved in litigation who do not require full-scope representation.
Rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, Lisa takes time to understand the underlying dynamics at play in each client’s situation—legal, emotional, and financial. She supports clients in identifying their priorities and shaping an approach that honors their unique situation. Whether someone needs step-by-step guidance, targeted legal advice, or help assembling a supportive team, Lisa offers a thoughtful, flexible path forward tailored to each individual's specific needs and goals.
Lisa integrates strong legal acumen with training in trauma-informed methods and somatic awareness, offering steady, skilled guidance through even the most complex matters. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), she is recognized nationally for her excellence, ethics, and experience in resolving family law matters with professionalism and care.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
100%
11 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 6 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Kindred Collaborative Law & Mediation
P.O. Box 94, Sisters, OR, 97759
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Posted by Patrick | September 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The lawyer you’ll want to hire
Lisa Ward was the perfect lawyer for me. And I’d highly recommend her to anyone. Cool, calm and collected when I wasn’t. Calculated and measured, again, when I wasn’t. If you’re reading this, it’s likely not the best of times. Lisa’s outstanding skill set, both interpersonal and professional, will...
Posted by Chio | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Third party custody and DVPO
I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone seeking to obtain custody of their child. She is professional, confident, kind hearted and extremely competent. She kept me informed every step of the way and I truly believe she had my sons best interests at heart.
Posted by Chase | September 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Lisa was quick and diligent
I hired Lisa Ward. She was wonderful to work with, and very knowledgeable with family law, and very responsive. Lisa and her staff were very helpful and responsive to my questions and concerns. I would hire her again.
Posted by Donald | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
A caring professional with an eye for detail
McKinley/Irvin is lucky have Lisa Ward for many reasons - the least of which is her professionalism poise and her attention to detail. She has always told me the truth regarding possible outcomes based on the law and not emotion. She is personable, warm and very encouraging. In addition all of her as...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Lisa ward was very professional, efficient and very knowledgeable . She was honest, truthful and very organized , and wanted what was in my best interest and needs to my case . I would highly recommend her.
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
The One To Watch, Best Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Clark County Bar Association
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Founder, Kindred
2022 - 2023
Partner, McKinley Irvin
2017 - 2022
Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2015 - 2017
Member Attorney, Navigate Law Group
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Olson Law, PLLC
2014 - 2014
Associate, Arwood Law
2012 - 2014
Law Clerk, Law Office of Crystal Eller
2011 - 2011
Intern, Jagori Women's Resource Centre
2011 - 2011
Clerk, Eighth Judicial District Court Of Nevada
Associations
2025 - Present
Oregon Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsPresident
2025 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2022 - Present
Clark County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2020 - Present
Oregon State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2023 - 2025
Oregon Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsVice-President
2016 - 2016
Clark County Bar Association, Family Law SectionTreasurer
2016 - 2018
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2016 - 2016
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionVice President
2016 - 2017
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsBoard Member
2014 - 2014
Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionVice President
2014 - 2017
Community Mediation ServicesVolunteer
2011 - 2011
Nevada Immigration Resource ProjectVolunteer
Education
N/A
University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Reed College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Kent
LL.M - Master of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2023
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Midyear
Weaponized Decision Making: How to Spot it and What to Do About it
2020
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Midyear
The Intersection of Law and Technology
2019
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Skills Training Institute
Opening the Case File
Publications
2022
Washington Family Law Deskbook
Parenting Plans
2019
Clark County Bar Association Newsletter
Never the Less She Persisted: The Making of Marlene Hansen, Esq.”
2018
Clark County Bar Association
The End of Liberty
2018
Clark County Bar Association
Clark County Women Family Law Attorneys Take on the Rapids
2016
Clark County Bar Association
Young Lawyers Section
Languages
French
English