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.

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!

Divorce wasn't on my radar; I never thought it would happen to us. But things deteriorated until there was no other choice, and a friend helped me out with a great referral. My case was handled in tandem by Gwynna, as an associate, and by the senior lawyer at her firm. The two of them did an excelle...nt job of keeping me apprised and helping me make intelligent decisions; I'm very grateful to the friend who made the referral! I had no idea what to do nor what to expect, and the teamwork felt very supportive. Gwynna's knowledge and ability to step in and handle tasks was invaluable. She was able to review our position, swiftly apprise how the case was proceeding, make excellent recommendations, and put plans into action. For instance, near the end of my case, when the senior attorney had an unavoidable absence from the office, she had to assume responsibility for filing final documents on my case, in addition to everything else that was going on at the time. It must have been a very stressful time for her, but she was focused and calm, and handled it beautifully. For that one instance, let alone the year-long ordeal, I'm glad that the attorney I selected was working with an associate. Divorce is a hard journey; Gwynna's competence and easy demeanor made it easier. I highly recommend her.