Gwynna Biggers Norman

I knew I was going to have a difficult case due to divorcing a "high conflict personality" so I did my homework and met a lot of attorneys. I felt comfortable with the senior attorney at Billbe Law, PLLC and it soon became apparent that my trust was well placed as things became uglier and stranger t...han I expected. My case was turning into a multi-year case and I started to work with Gwynna, who ultimately finished my work well over a year later. I want to remind readers of these family law reviews that one never knows what kind of judge you'll get, things aren't always "fair" and while your attorney will guide you and do their part, you also have to be a good client to get best results. Having said that, an attorney like Gwynna can help you get the best possible outcome. She does this by knowing the laws and the court/divorce system and how things are likely to play out. She'll also have to do something that is equally difficult: managing your expectations and emotions and psyche. She'll be aggressive when it's needed but knows when to yield and compromise in order to keep things moving. Gwynna kept me informed, explained pros and cons of different approaches and was easy to reach. I am happy with my outcome, which balanced my financial needs, needs of my children and my need to get things done and move on. I am an educated professional and I learned a lot about family law and its limitations, and as mentioned above my case was very complex. I would use Gwynna Biggers Norman again and I recommend her.

Gwynna made a difficult experience as calm and as positive as it could possibly be. I couldn't have done it so well without her. I called Ted Billbe's office on the advice of a friend. I didn't know what to expect, and even though it was over 5 years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. I... walked into the office shaking, taking deep breaths to stay calm. Ted put me at ease immediately, listened carefully to the details I shared with him, and told me that given the relative simple circumstances of my impending divorce, I didn't need his level of expense and expertise. He confidently referred me to his associate attorney at the time, Gwynna, because her rate was lower than his, and he felt she could represent me brilliantly, with his oversight and regular check-ins. That was just the beginning of the most positive and client-advocacy-minded experience I could have imagined in my relationship with two legal professionals whom I had never hoped to need. Divorce is one of the most difficult situations people ever have to deal with. In my case, an emotionally loaded situation involving 3 children made me feel vulnerable, alone, frightened, and unsure of what to do next. Gwynna guided me carefully and calmly through the entire process. I knew I was in good hands the day she looked at me and said, "We're going to get through this, and I'll be with you every step of the way. You're not alone." Gwynna's honest, common-sense approach to divorce made me able to think objectively, (difficult to do when you're upset!) and feel confident in every move I made. One thing I sincerely respect is that both she and Ted voiced repeatedly that they weren't going to promise me things I couldn't achieve in this process, but they would absolutely go to the mat to make sure that the outcome was fair, reasonable, and best for the children. And that was exactly what happened. Best money I ever spent. Best outcome I could have possibly imagined, and most genuine, warm-hearted attorney I've had the pleasure of getting to know both as a professional, and a friend. I truly appreciate and can never thank Gwynna enough for the difference she made at a very pivotal and scary time in my life. Hats off to she and Ted for their frank, positive advocacy for clients. I recommend them both without hesitation, and have recommended them several times since that fateful day I walked into their office.

When my ex-wife first contacted a lawyer, I thought I would just cooperate, not use my own lawyer, and things would be fine. Fortunately, I checked the wife's attorney online, and the most common word used to describe her was "aggressive." I felt this was unnecessary, since I intended to be cooperati...ve. I have no animosity towards my ex-wife. I tried a referral service from my company's employee assistance program, but they were unhelpful. Well, not completely unhelpful, as one of them recommended Ms. Norman. That was probably the best thing that happened to me during this time. Ms. Norman sat down with me, and explained the way these things work in Washington. She was very clear about my chances for various outcomes, and what I could expect in terms of effort, timing, and results. There were times I was frustrated with what was being requested from the other side, and at times I felt like I was being demonized, although I now realize my ex-wife's attorney was doing what she thought was her job. Ms. Norman was patient with me as I worked through this, and compassionate, and understanding. Also, there were a few times I rambled on the phone, and she politely found a way to end the conversation. She was being mindful of the fact that she was on the clock, and she was being considerate of the cost to me. We eventually ended up in mediation, and came to an acceptable settlement. Ms. Norman helped me to not "give away the farm." As a therapist, she's probably too expensive to recommend, but as an attorney, she was worth every penny. I don't believe an attorney should necessarily be your friend, but after all the time we spent together, and the difficult time I had, I am proud to call Gwynna Norman my friend. I would definitely call on her again. God forbid I should have to.

Gwynna was referred to me by a friend who had previously hired her to file a divorce petition. To put it simply, Gwynna was fantastic to work with - candid, polite and genuinely focused on helping me achieve the most efficient and beneficial outcome in my separation. I'd happy recommended Gwynna to p...otential clients and wouldn't hesitate to call on her for legal advice in the future!