Loretta Sue Story

Loretta Sue Story

also known as Story Law

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Lawsuits & Disputes

1407 116th Ave. NE, Suite 210, Bellevue, WA

About Loretta

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Half of my practice in all areas of family law matters usually through the Collaborative Law Process

32 years

50%
Mediation 45%

Half of my practice is Family Law Mediation with independent parties and mediation with represented parties.

27 years

45%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

Half my practice is working as a collaborative attorney assisting parties reach a creative and out of court settlement.

32 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Story Law

1407 116th Ave. NE, Suite 210, Bellevue, WA, 98004

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Loretta Sue Story's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2026 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Blew off my follow up appointment.

They are now 15 minutes late on calling me back on the re-schedule. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, being busy and whatnot; but, any reputable firm manages such things punctually. At best, it does not reflect well. Are they late to court cases? File things after deadline? Is this their ...1st hand attention to detail? Blowing off your clients is exceedingly poor practice. Next!

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Collaborative family law attorney

Ms. Story has engaged in collaborative family from the beginning in Washington and is one of the foremost and well respected collaborative law attorneys in the State

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2014

Trustworthy Lawyer

I worked with Loretta for 6 months in a collaborative process. I found her to be helpful, articulate and dedicated to delivering a good outcome for us as a couple even while serving my interests as an individual. Unfortunately we could not conclude my divorce in the collaborative process, but Loretta... did her best. When things got really emotional I think she contributed to me making a poor decision and would have liked her to make a different recommendation, but that's hindsight and hard to really blame her. Overall, a top attorney.

Posted by John | February 12, 2014

Superb Mediator

Divorce is always stressful, and mediation is probably the best way to get through the process if you can. I highly recommend Loretta for anyone going through this process. She is extremely knowledgeable, but also great working with people going through a difficult process.

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Loretta Sue Story's Lawyer Endorsements

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Susan O'Brian

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Loretta and I have been opposing counsel on matters in the past. Since she began focusing exclusively on collaborative law, I have not had the privilege of working with her, but I know she is an amazing attorney and I highly recommend her as a collaborative law attorney or mediator."

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Paul Burton

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been a special privilege to know Loretta Story these past 7 years. We worked together as trustees of the Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) where Loretta was exceptional! I have recommended Loretta to clients seeking a Family Law Attorney because she is outstanding!"

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Susan Alexander

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Loretta is a dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. She works diligently to achieve the best result whether she is mediating a case or advocating for a client. She is an excellent attorney."

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Leslie Bottimore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kurt Lichtenberg

Family lawyer

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Susan Alexander

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2011

Local Hero, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Super Lawyer, Seattle Magazine

2010

Top Lawyer, Seattle Metro Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Seattle Magazine

2005

Volunteer of the Year, Eastside Legal Assistance Program

2003

AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - 2013

Owner, Story Law

2003 - 2010

Of Counsel, Peterson Russell Kelly PLLC

1997 - 2002

Owner, Law Offices of Loretta S. Story

1995 - 1997

Associate, Hawkins Jeppesen Hoff

1992 - 1992

Extern of Judge Eugene Wright, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Associations

2008 - Present

King County Collaborative Law

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

King County Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section

Initiating Chair

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Fee Mediation Panel

Appointed Mediator

2000 - Present

King County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

member

1997 - Present

Eastside Legal Assistance Program

Board of Directors

1994 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

East King County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

Dr. Forrest Flashman Guild

Member

2008 - 2010

Tam O'Shanter Homeowners' Association

President

2005 - 2008

King County Bar Association

Trustee

2005 - 2007

Eastside Legal Assistance Program

President

2001 - 2003

East King County Bar Association

Treasurer

1998 - 2000

Tam O'Shanter

Board of Directors

1995 - 2008

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - 2003

Washington Women Lawyers

Member

1994 - 2004

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1993

Washington Bar Association

J.D.

1973

Portland State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

King County Judges

Collaborative Law Statute

2008

Washington Supreme Court Law Fund Report

Domestic Violence Pro bono Representation

2005

WSBA Professionalism CLE

Professionalism

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