Melissa Jane Shields Storch
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Storch Law Group, PLLC
1407 116th Ave NE Suite 210, Bellevue, WA, 98004
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Melissa Jane Shields Storch's Reviews
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Posted by Melissa | November 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Recommendation
My review is for the specific purpose of recommending Melissa Storch as a Collaborative attorney . I heard her speak eight years prior to hiring her and was so impressed I wrote her name and phone number in my contacts in case I would ever need her . And when I did need her and hired her I was right ...
Posted by Erin | March 3, 2015
Client
I was very lucky that a good friend recommended Melissa Storch's services for assisting me with my divorce. Melissa was an excellent advocate for exploring all avenues in drafting a fair settlement. My sister and a close friend told me that I would end up hating my lawyer when my divorce was final....
Melissa Jane Shields Storch's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've worked with Melissa Shields Storch on many collaborative and cooperative cases. She is professional, caring and kind. She advocates for her client, but is always willing to consider other options and ideas. I find her a pleasure to work with and a good attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Melissa and I have had numerous Collaborative and cooperative cases together. Melissa is always a strong advocate for her client while maintaining a high level of professionalism and courtesy. I highly endorse her."
"Melissa is everything you would want in a divorce lawyer: smart, compassionate, a strong advocate and creative problem solver. I refer cases to her regularly and recommend her highly!"
"Divorce doesn't have to mean disaster and with Melissa's peacemaking capabilities it may even mean workable relationships are still possible! Having worked with her on a case as well as co-parenting our two children together have given me unique appreciation for her capacity for empathy as well as her zealous advocacy for her clients. Especially where children are involved, even though the parents may end their marriage, they will always have a relationship with each other as parents. How do you want your relationship with your ex spouse to work? If the divorce is a disaster then your ongoing relationship will be too. Even though Melissa is my wife, I still would hire her if I were getting divorced. She is whip smart, emotionally wise, and a dedicated not just to her client's outcomes - but those of the family as well."
"Melissa is an extremely competent, caring and talented collaborative law attorney. I highly recommend her."
"Divorce is never easy, but Melissa Shields Storch is one of those rare family law attorneys who cares both for her clients and the process. Her focus is on collaborative divorce, a method where the parties work together to reach an amicable result. I have referred clients to Melissa and recommend her highly."
"Melissa Shields Storch is one of those rare attorneys who combine compassion with being an advocate. Divorce is never easy, but Melissa seeks to ease the negative impact of a divorce on the family, particularly any children. At the same time, she is a strong stand for her clients and ensures that any settlement is fair and appropriate. On a personal level, she is a warm, caring, funny and intelligent person who is a delight to spend time with."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, Storch Law Group, PLLC
2001 - 2001
Development Director, PeaceTrees Vietnam
1997 - 2000
Law Clerk, Law Office of Sheldon Aronson
1996 - 1997
Legal Assistant, Detlefsen Law Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Washington Collaborative LawMember/Lawyer
2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2008 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2007 - Present
King County Collaborative LawMember
2006 - Present
International Justice MissionMember
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectiExecutive Committee Member
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Washington State Bar Association Annual Meeting Participant
2013
Collaborative Family Law
2012
Collaborative Family Law
2011
Collaborative Family Law
2010
Collaborative Family Law
2009
Collaborative Family Law
2008
Family, Collaborative Law, Mediation
2007
Family, Collaborative Law, Mediation
2006
Family, Collaborative Law, Mediation
2004
Successfully Building a Law Practice
2004
Transformation and Empowerment
2003
Transformation and Empowerment
2002
Transformation, Empowerment
2001
Transformation
2001
Transformation and Achievement
2000
Transformation, Results
Publications
2017
Languages
German