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Avvo Rating9.6
  • Renton, WA
  • Licensed for 23 years
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About Cornelia

Personal Injury Attorney:  Any type of accident.  Call us.  Consultation for personal injury is free

Also handle family law cases, collaborative family law cases and mediation.  This includes, but is not limited to: divorces, legal separation, custody issues and adoptions.

We do mediation for unrepresented parties in divorce to help them reach agreement.

Practice areas

Car accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 50%

  2. Car accident: 50%

Languages spoken

Dutch, Afrikaans, English

Photos and videos

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Contact

321 Burnett Ave S Ste 201
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Law Offices of Cornelia Clark

321 Burnett Ave S Ste 201
Renton, WA, 98057-2569

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WAActive199702/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers106
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      20 Year MemberLions International2018
      Golden Acorn Volunteer of the yearKent School District2015
      10 BestAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
      Selected for who's who directoryTop Attorneys of North America2015
      Lawyer.comPremium Lawyer2015
      Who's Who in American LawWho's Who In American Law2015
      15 year member awardLions International2013
      Melvin Jones Fellowship AwardLions International2009
      Devoted ServiceRenton Lions2009
      Certificate of appreciationRenton Lions Club2006
      Attendance and appreciationRenton Lions Club2005
      Divorce made betterR. Knowles Pty1997
      Properietor awardC.Jarrard Attorney1995
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyLaw Office of Cornelia Clark1997 - Present
      AttorneyRoger Knowles Attorneys1995 - 1996
      AttorneyCornelia Clark, Attorney1992 - 1995
      Judicial Law ClerkMazahams Attorneys1989 - 1992
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Renton Chamber of CommerceAmbassador2019 - Present
      BiztoBizPresident2018 - Present
      PTSAParent teacher student association2015 - Present
      King County Collaborative LawMember2006 - Present
      International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember2006 - Present
      Renton Lions ClubLions Club1998 - Present
      Washington State Bar AssociationMember1997 - Present
      Pretoria Superior CourtAttorney Member1990 - Present
      Top 100 RegistryAwarded for personal injury lawyer2018 - 2018
      The top 100 Registry in LawIncluded in top 1002017 - 2018
      Lions ClubAwarded recognition for White Cane Days2017 - 2017
      BiztoBizMember2017 - 2018
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Who's WhoTop Attorney – Cornelia M. Clark2015
      Listed in Seattle PICollaborative Family Law2012
      Roger Knowles PtyDomestic Violence1996
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      King County Collaborative LawCollaborative Training2008
      King County Collaborative LawMediation Training2008
      Washington State BarBar Exam1997
      Transvaal Law SocietyAttorneys admission Exam1990
      University of StellenboschB.A. Law and B.A. LLB1988
      University of StellenboschB.A.Law1986
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Renton School DistrictHelp to students2015
      Divorce essentialsDivorce essentials2014
      BasicsPersonal Injury2014
      South King County Collaborative LawCollaborative Family Law2013
      Divorce made easyDivorce2012
      Insight on domestic violenceConference on battered woman1996
      Natal UniversityDomestic Violence1995
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Private: A minimum of 500 family law casesVery successful for client
      Private

      Reviews

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      Thorough and Smart

      Posted by

      Cornelia and her team take the time to get all the details of your incident. They are organized and thorough in the process. They follow up to help you understand your options and what the best steps are to proceed.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      Fantastic lawyer with a personal touch

      Posted by

      Cornelia is a great resource -- she is very personable, kind, hard working and attentive to your needs. With her, you are not just another number; she truly cares about you and your family.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      My experience!

      Posted by

      Cornelia takes the time to listen to her clients and she makes sure to give them the best advice and does free consultation. If you are involved in a car accident where you had medical bills make sure to contact Cornelia even if it’s a small accident because she will look at the big picture and how it can affect you in the long run. She really knows her stuff and has been in the industry for many years I highly recommend Cornelia! She is the best!
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      Cornelia will fight for you!

      Posted by

      Cornelia is a rare gift and not like I had envisioned a busy attorney to be. She's extremely professional, but she shows compassion and caring and will stand with you throughout your case. She was determined to help me with my small case and she treated it just like I'm sure other firms treat large cases. One of her best qualities is she keeps in continual touch; this is so important and her communication strengths are obvious when you have your first conversation with her. She was tenacious with the opposing counsel and realistic with me, which ultimately netted us an agreeable settlement. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone with a personal injury case. While I hope I don't need her services in the future, I would trust her and have complete confidence in her with any case I had.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Cornelia Clark's response: Thank you for the great review!

      Highly Recommend | Personal Injury

      Posted by

      Cornelia and her assistant Frank helped me with a personal injury case this year. This isn't your average law office. Cornelia and Frank care a lot about their clients and it shows. I'm grateful that I found these two and highly recommend this office to anyone that is in need of a personal injury attorney.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Great Lawyer

      Posted by

      Cornelia knew her stuff. She tells it like it is and helps you understand when you have no clue. She is very easy to talk to. Returned emails and calls in a timely manner. Made our process go smoothly even when we hit a couple road bumps. I would recommend her for any of your needs.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Excellent

      Posted by

      Cornelia is an excellent lawyer. She's meticulous and detail oriented. She has my interest in mind, but at the same time, she treated the other party fairly. Cornelia doesn't mince her words, she tells it like it is, whether you like it or not. She's patience, she listens, and she'll return your call. She spends the time to explain the law and the consequences of the decisions. Cornelia is an experienced lawyer, with her life-time's of knowledge she was able to negotiate the best possible outcome. An outcome that was best for my situation. I am glad I chose Cornelia as my lawyer.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Personal Injury

      Posted by

      Cornelia did an amazing job with my personal injury case. She and her assistant, Frank, were very kind, considerate and caring of my situation. They worked very hard to see my case through to a successful conclusion which lasted a two-and a half years. She maintained a diligent course with strategic intelligence when faced with obstacles from the insurance companies. I will always remember Cornelia and Frank for their consideration of my situation, strong ethics, integrity and constant communication during that. Thank you so much Cornelia and Frank!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Patient and Compassionate Family Law Attorney

      Posted by

      I consider myself very fortunate to have had Cornelia Clark in my corner during my recent divorce. During what was hopefully the most stressful period of my life, she offered both calm and patient support as well as the encouragement I needed to make the difficult decisions. Beyond the expert legal advice, though, what I appreciated most was her determination that my ex and I could work together to come up with a settlement and custody arrangement that would work for everyone; her collaborative approach was the perfect fit for our family. Professionally, Cornelia was always prompt and thorough in responding to my communications, and I never felt she was having me jump through hoops in order to pad her billable hours. I would recommend Cornelia's services without reservation.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Very highly recommended

      Posted by

      i am not one to write reviews, but I felt compelled to mention the professional assistance I received from Cornelia Clark of Cornelia Clark Attorneys. She took a personal interest in my case and made sure every avenue was covered. I was more than happy with the result and my claim was settled favorably. I would not hesitate to recommend her for any PI case.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      John Forsythe, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 27, 2019
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Vance Davis

      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Clark's skill and knowledge are demonstrated in her generous contributions to the Avvo community and I would not hesitate to rely on her professional legal guidance.

      Peter Marek, Family Attorney on Jul 27, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community. Call her for a consultation.

      John Macdonald, Family Attorney on Jul 14, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Cornelia is a wonderful attorney who is always striving to do the best job for her clients. We have consulted together and she has been a tremendous resource for my own practice. Cornelia is always prepared and a first rate attorney. She is passionate about family law and her clients.

      Ron Meyers, Family Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Cornelis is intelligent, experienced, dedicated and devoted to aggressively and compassionately representing her clients. She helps her clients in family law, divorce, custody, and personal injury try to reach fair settlements, but is not afraid to litigate when necessary to achieve her client's objective.

      Daniel McLafferty

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Kenneth Shigley, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 24, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Bennett Wills

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael Bugni, Family Attorney on Jun 22, 2014
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. She is fair-minded and reasonable. She works very hard on behalf of her clients.

      Diego Gavilanes

      I have had the pleasure of knowing Cornelia since she first started in the legal profession years ago. Cornelia is professional, compassionate, intelligent and articulate. She has an excellent reputation as a lawyer in her areas of practice, family law and personal injury. I endorse this lawyer without reservation.

      Erik Olsen, Family Attorney on May 13, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Clark has had several years of experience in her field and is a great communicator.

      John Fotopoulos, Family Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Taylor House, Family Attorney on Aug 11, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Tatiana Kadetskaya

      Excellent attorney. Well respected.

      Leslie Bottimore, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 4, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Sara Wahl, Family Attorney on Jan 6, 2011
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Cornelia on many collaborative family law cases and I trust her implicitly. She is an outstanding attorney and always acts with the utmost integrity. I highly recommend her.

      Wyman Dobson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 29, 2009
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer's work. My practice for years included practice in the field of family law and divorce. About 8 years ago I gave up practicing in the field of family law and divorce and because of the requests for referrals from my clients and others I searched out an attorney I felt I could refer people to. Cornelis is an expert in her field. She is intelligent, experienced, dedicated and devoted to representing her clients. I have referred to her over the past seven years plus numerous clients and prospective new clients who have inquired about a referral to a family law, divorce, custody, and or an adoption attorney to Cornelia Clark. I have not had one person I've referred to her report anything negative about her handling their matter. I refer people to her with the confidence that they will be represent extremely well.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$275-$300/hour
        RATES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check, Credit Card