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Carol Dianne Betts
About Carol
Biography
My legal practice focuses on solutions that help you reach agreement without court intervention. You will remain in control of your result with the help you need using Collaborative Law, mediation, negotiation, legal coaching and self help. My goal is simple - to change the world one thoughtful decision at a time.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Mediation
40%
11 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
25 years
Uncontested Divorce
20%
25 years
Family
10%
25 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Carol D. Betts Family Law & Mediation PLLC
4010 Lk Washington Blvd NE, Suite 202, Kirkland, WA, 98033
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Carol Dianne Betts's Reviews
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Posted by chuck | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Collaborative
I worked with Carol as my collaborative Attorney (long story) and she was always knowledgeable and easy to work with. Though not her fault in anyway the collaborative process broke down when we could not agree on a custody issue. When I needed to switch to litigation she helped me find a new attor...
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2014
Trustworthy responsive, compassionate.
I found Carol to be knowledgable and compassionate. She answered all my questions and really understand. She was always conscientious about the costs. While divorce is never easy, Carols's caring attitude made a huge difference.
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2012
Professional, concerned, A good lawyer to have on my side
Carol was my lawyer in a complex financial case. She was really on top of it and represented my interests while maintaining professional courtesy with opposing counsel. I really appreciate her professionalism.
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2011
Talks a good game...
Slow-moving, except when it comes to billing. What could've been settled in a few months, took closer to a year. Sorry, I don't buy "holidays" as an excuse: I wanted this painful chapter of my life closed quickly. Admitted mistakes by her staff added to the delays. I felt like I did much of the legwo...
Carol Dianne Betts's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Carol is a knowledgeable, smart and energetic individual whom I first met while she was going general family law. She now concentrates her practice on collaborative law (and also does wills). She is creative and practical in her approach to resolving problems. She is compassionate, involved and cares about her clients. I trust she her to do the highest quality work; and on this basis refer all clients needing collaborative law services and wills that come into my office to her."
"Carol is an amazing attorney and counselor who is wholly committed to helping people resolve their conflicts through collaborative law, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution options."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on a number of cases with Carol and find her always to be competent and professional. Carol believes in collaborative law and supports a non-adversarial approach. She is very knowledgeable and I have even gone to her for advice on my own cases. I have no hesitation in recommending Carol to someone getting a divorce, needing a will or a pre-nuptial agreement."
Neal Feinerman
Family lawyer
Sara Wahl
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Carol D. Betts Family Law & Mediation PLLC
Associations
2016 - Present
King County Collaborative LawBoard Member
2015 - Present
King County Bar Association, Collaborative Law SectionChairperson
2014 - Present
Cascadia Collaborative DivorceCo-chair
2012 - Present
King County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2008 - Present
King County Collaborative LawMember
Education
N/A
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Oakland University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Family Law: Advanced Issues CLE
Collaborative Divorce
Publications
2017
NWLawyer
Marching With Pride
2016
King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
A Model Insight into Collaborative Advocacy
2016
King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
Naming Your Gender
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can divorcing parties decide what is equitable division of assets or does the court always do that?
14 Apr 2020
Q&A
Are there divorce accountants in my area who help divorcing parties with division of pensions and property?
26 Mar 2020
Q&A
Would it satisfy the court that I attempted mediation because my daughters mother is refusing to go to mediation?
04 Feb 2020