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Samuel Ciapanna
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Biography
I have been practicing law since 1982. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, I became my legal career as a judicial clerk in Cumberland County, NJ. Upon completion of my clerkship, I was an associate attorney for a law firm in Woodbury, NJ for approximately 4 years concenstrating on family law, personal injury, and criminal defense. In 1987, I became a partner in a law firm in Williamstown, NJ and also began working as a township prosecutor. In 1991, I relocated to Washington state and took a year off to explore my new surrondings. After passing the WA bar, I established my own law firm concentrating on family law and estate planning, particularly as these impacted non-tradiitonal families.
In the Spring of 2016, I changed the location and nature of my practice. I have no staff and no longer accept contested family law cases, although I still handle adoptions and representation in mediations. I now concentrate my efforts on estate planning, probate, and guardianship issues. I am happy to meet with my clients at their homes or my home office in Bellevue while maintaining a post office address in nearby Newcastle.
I have three Jack Russell terrier "rescues" with me in my office and, in addition to practicing law, I also teach Italian cooking. I recently had my Italian citizenship recognized and have been focusing on expanding my ability to read, write, speak, and hear Italian both here and in Italy.
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Licensed in Washington for 34 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1991
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Mailing address for Sam Ciapanna, Attorney at Law
6947 Coal Creek Parkway SE, #195, Newcastle, WA, 98059
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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Guardianship
Disappointed
Mr. Ciapanna was very personable as we discussed my guardianship case and whether he could help me. I liked him better than the other attorneys I spoke with and found his rates reasonable. However, when I forwarded the signed attorney-client agreement to him along with the court documents for the cas...
Samuel Ciapanna
Replied last October 27, 2017After spending over 30 minutes on the telephone and receiving numerous voluminous emails with multiple high resolution attachments from this potential client, the fee agreement I forwarded to her was returned signed by her with substantial modifications that were unacceptable to me. In lieu of representing her under those unacceptable terms, I offered to schedule her for up to 2 hours of case evaluation at my hourly rate, at which time I would be able to devote my full attention to her issues, review all of her documents, and develop a case strategy going forward should we thereafter agree to proceed to an mutually agreeable retainer arrangement. I am sorry that I am unable to offer extended consultations without compensation and that my alternative proposal appears to have been misunderstood.
Posted by Aimee | April 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Compassionate Divorce Lawyer
I worked with Sam on my recent divorce based on a recommendation from a good friend. He was extremely knowledgable and approached all of our conversations with patience and empathy. Divorce is a difficult time, but he is very good at what he does. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Holli | January 15, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
lifelong attorney
I was one of his first client's when he started in Seattle and have stayed with him over the years. I would recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or dealing with child custody issues. He is honest and to the point yet understanding of your feelings through such a difficult time. He is th...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Divorce & Separation
To Infinity and Beyond!
Everyone knows that divorce is painful and can be brutal. Sam Ciapanna helped ease the fears and stigma that surround the process. He was always positive, uplifting and had a plan. If something unexpected happened he countered. His knowledge and compassion are his weapons and he uses them to the full...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Divorce & Separation
Honest and straight forward
Sam did a great job on my divorce. In spite of all the craziness that went on during the ordeal, Sam made it happen as smoothly and quickly as anyone could have. Keep up the good work.
Samuel Ciapanna's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had a number of cases with Sam over the years. I have always known him to be extremely competent and knowledgeable, a fierce and tireless advocate and an extremely ethical practitioner. These qualities he brings to every case in which he is involved and is a credit to our profession."
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