About James
Biography
James is a Principal with the Lasher Family Law Practice Group. His legal career spans more than two decades working in family law. Honed by his experiences, James’s strategy in each case is to focus on creative ways to resolve disputes rather than create them. James also appreciates that clients often have emergent needs that demand swift action, including court intervention. In each case, James’s goal is to help his clients deal with critical and often complex legal issues through patient, thoughtful, and professional guidance and representation focused on preserving their legal rights and interests.
Since becoming an attorney, James has focused his practice solely on family law. James is experienced in several areas of family law, including divorce cases involving high net worth, complex finances, jurisdictional issues, and enforcement. He also has extensive experience litigating in court and navigating the mediation/arbitration process. James understands that the decisions made in a case will affect a client’s personal and financial health for years to come and approaches each case with a long-term-outcome focus and strategy.
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Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
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Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC
2600 Two Union Square, 601 Union Street, Seattle, WA, 98101-4000
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James David Stensel's Reviews
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16 Client Reviews
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Posted by Michael | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Excellent advice and assistance in drafting Child Support documents
Having been presented with a proposed Parenting Plan and Child Support Order thirteen years after getting divorced in another country there were many issues to be resolved. I retained James for advice and assistance in the drafting of a counter-proposal with the intent of reaching a settlement. Jam...
Posted by Ashley | August 04, 2018 | Child Custody
Caring, Generous and Sincere
I had a consult with James concerning a parenting plan revision and relocation and could not have been more impressed by his knowledge, his sincerity and his willingness to help, even though our attorney-client relationship didn't go any further than the first initial consult. James was honest, upfro...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2018 | Divorce & Separation
A caring expert
He reduced my tremendous anxiety about my pending divorce by his intelligent advice given in a clear, thoughtful, and helpful way.
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
EXCELLENT WORK
James Stensel provided excellent work in a marital dissolution matter. His attention to detail and timeliness of responses to our inquiries went a long way toward minimizing the unavoidable distress that occurs in this situation. We appreciated his professionalism and also his kindness. We recommen...
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"James is very professional and respectful to work with. He provided excellent representation to his client and provided a great result and resolution for both parties. I endorse this lawyer."
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"James is a very smart, strategic and efficient counsel. I have worked with him on several matters and he has always been very thorough yet with an incredible attention to detail. He is willing to go the "extra mile" anytime and I have witnessed the long hours he has put in when needed to make sure a pleading or other legal matter was done to the client's full satisfaction. I can't endorse him highly enough. If you want a strategic, smart and hard working counsel, who is also very personable and friendly, James is your guy."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2021
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Cali Award for Trial Advocacy, Seattle University School of Law
2013
Cheyney/Metzger Writing Competition Scholarship Nominee, Seattle University School of Law
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC
2016 - 2019
Attorney, McKinley Irvin
2013 - 2016
Legal Intern, McKinley Irvin
2011 - 2013
Paralegal, McKinley Irvin
2007 - 2011
Paralegal, K&L Gates
2002 - 2007
Paralegal, The Johnson Law Group
1999 - 2002
Paralegal/Accounting, Michelle L. Pailthrip, P.S.
1999 - 1999
Truancy Petition Specialist, Seattle School District
Associations
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
Member
Education
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Advanced Paralegal Certificate
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Publications
2018
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers