Justin Maxwell Sedell

Justin Maxwell Sedell

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation, Child Custody

601 Union Stsreet, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lasher Holzapafel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union Stsreet, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA, 98101-4000

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Justin Maxwell Sedell's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Anon | June 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not a strong advocate

Justin assigned a paralegal to my case that did not perform well and after I repeatedly raised this he said “yeah we have had a lot of problems with that person.” He repeatedly gave advice that turned out to be wrong, which can happen but he always deflected. Overall he came across very caring but w...as not competent.

Posted by Janelle | February 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney!

This guy is INCREDIBLE! Our family was truly taken care of in our time of need! My divorce was a mess from previous lawyers…Justin came in and worked out everything for us. His attention to detail and his education in law is superb. He doesn’t miss a thing, and he truly fights for who he is represent...ing. One phrase, I’ll never forget, “Sometimes you got to stick to your guns.” This man is for Real, and He does things Right! Big Thank you to superwoman Shelley Alexander, legal aid for Justin. All I can say, is What a Team!!

Posted by Isabelle | November 25, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Would highly recommend Justin on divorce matters

I just finalized my divorce, which ended up being a complex multi step process involving more than one attorney to represent me. I am of course very grateful to my attorney who very skillfully got me to the finish line, but I am as well so grateful to Justin Sedell for his invaluable help, support a...nd advise when I needed it most. Our divorce had reached an impasse and needed a new direction. This is when I came to consult with Justin. Justin had come highly recommended to me as the person I needed to consult, and this is what I did, twice, within a few months. He calmly assessed the situation, respectful of all involved, untangling the situation I was in, giving me direction and advise on how to move forward. He could have easily taken my case over, but his professionalism was such that he advised me on what to do to save our situation and move my case forward, which is what I did. At the same time, he kept himself available would I need any extra help, at any time, for any legal matter. His assessment of the situation was completely accurate as the outcome showed it, his advise was what got us back on track with our divorce, his support at such a challenging time was invaluable. I would highly recommend Justin for legal consulting, as this is the capacity I have known him.

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Justin Maxwell Sedell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Justin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J. Weiss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is an excellent and smart family law attorney, who works with his clients towards solid, long-term, solutions. I have worked with Justin on several Collaborative Divorce cases, and know him to work diligently and with integrity. I do not hesitate recommending Justin."

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Leslie Bottimore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is an intelligent and thoughtful attorney who really tries to solve client problems for the long haul; not just for the short term. He works hard for his clients and is able to think "outside the box" to find creative solutions when warranted."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Of Counsel, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

2008 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law

2007 - 2012

Senior Associate, McKinley Irvin

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk to the Hon. Mary I. Yu, King County Superior Court

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Thompson Gipe, P.C.

Associations

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Judicial Evaluation Committee Member

King County Superior Court

Unified Family Court Access to Justice Committee member

Education

2002

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

King County Bar Association CLE

Washington Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill: An Overview for Family Law Practitioners

2010

King County Bar Association CLE

Parenting Plan Litigation

2009

Snohomish Bar Association CLE

Litigating Cases Involving Unmarried Couples

2009

King County Bar Association CLE

Parenting Plans and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

2008

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE

Washington’s Domestic Partnership Legislation

2008

King County Bar Association CLE

Relationship Agreements

Publications

2009

King County Bar Bulletin Domestic Partnerships: Another Look, Additional Rights

2008

Washington State Bar News A Family Law Practitioner's Guide to Navigating the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill

2008

Perspective Washington's Expanded Domestic Partnership Registry Grants Important New Rights for GLBT Couples

2007

King County Bar Journal Legislature Acts Post-Andersen Domestic Partnership Bill Paves Way

2007

Washington ACLU Washington State's Domestic Partner Law

Languages

English

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