Courtney A. Story

Courtney A. Story

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

520 Kirkland Way, Suite 400, Kirkland, WA

About Courtney

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

My family law practice includes divorces, legal separations, custody issues, support modifications and prenuptial agreements. In addition I am trained in mediation and Collaborative Law.

75%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sakaguchi Felbeck Story & Reese

520 Kirkland Way, Suite 400, Kirkland, WA, 98083

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Courtney A. Story's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney!

I retained Courtney to assist me in my divorce. Bottom line, as a fellow attorney, I could not give any higher accolades. She was an amazing advocate who communicated clearly with me every step in the process. She was results-oriented and we were able to achieve a settlement that was fair and equi...table. Going through a divorce is probably one of the hardest things a person must endure in their life. Having Courtney as my attorney made the entire process manageable. I will eagerly refer people to her in the future!

Posted by Jen | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate and Smart

I hired Courtney for assist with my divorce. She was extremely warm, patient, and meticulous in working with me. She was quick to respond to even the smallest of questions and she always kept me informed at every step of the way. I trusted her implicitly to think of my best interests and to be a ste...p ahead of any questions or concerns I had. Cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Courtney A. Story's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Sakaguchi

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Courtney as opposing counsel and as Collaborative counsel on several family law matters over the years. Courtney is an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney, is a strong advocate for her clients, but also reasonable in guiding her cases toward a durable settlement."

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Sara Wahl

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Courtney is an excellent collaborative attorney and highly skilled."

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Douglas Miller

Family lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Courtney is an exceptional attorney, mediator and advocate. I've seen the quality of her work up close and personal, and I endorse her without reservation. Her work in the field of collaborative family law is particularly strong."

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Monica Chin

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Courtney was my opposing counsel in a family law matter. She is an incredible advocate for her clients and a great lawyer. She is smart, knows the law, is responsive, and caring. I often refer people to her and endorse her without question."

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Leigh Noffsinger

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Courtney is a top-notch lawyer -- smart, responsive, compassionate. I would highly recommend her to any friends who need a good family law attorney."

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David Visser

Unknown lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Courtney on a few matters. She is a highly capable and diligent attorney that strives to achieve the best result for her clients. I recommend her without reservation."

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Robert Burnett

Litigation lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Courtney is a knowledgeable, responsive and ethical lawyer. She learns quickly, is quick on her feet and enjoys her work."

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Briteney Mercer

Business lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a highly skilled attorney and a wonderful individual. She is intelligent, thoughtful and committed to her work. Courtney has a variety of legal experiences which give her a diversity of knowledge greater than many with similar time in practice. I have no hesitation recommending Courtney as a person and an attorney."

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Susan Alexander

Family lawyer

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Monica Chin

Family lawyer

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Leigh Noffsinger

Family lawyer

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David Visser

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2018

Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Sakaguchi Felbeck Story & Reese

2010 - 2022

Senior Associate, Story Law

2003 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Peterson Russell Kelly

Associations

2011 - Present

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Member

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2003 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Eastside Legal Assistant Program

Volunteer Attorney

2017 - 2019

King County Collaborative Law

President

2004 - 2022

East King County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Barbara Berry, S.A. v. Ken Spooner Farms, NO. -

Ruled in client's favor

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Education

2002

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Occidental College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2022

Law School Course- Adjunct professor

Collaborative Law

2022

IACP Annual Conference

Collaborative Law Training

2022

CPA Annual Conference

Collaborative Law Training

2018

Washington State Bar Association

Collaborative Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

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