Katherine Ann Kent

Katherine Ann Kent

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

1200 5th Ave Ste 2020, Seattle, WA

About Katherine

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 575-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

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Location

Whitaker Kent Ordell PLLC

1200 5th Ave Ste 2020, Seattle, WA, 98101-3132

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Katherine Ann Kent's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Josh | January 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate, understanding, patient!

Katherine and her team are great. Excellent communication, she takes time to listen and is incredibly supportive. She genuinely cares about her clients and is an incredible counselor. Can’t recommend enough!

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

I would honestly give Katherine the highest marks in all of the above areas. She was excellent at managing my case. She was very proactive and always looked down the road and saw things coming ahead of time. Katherine was much more organized and on-top of things than the opposing counsel who worked... for a massive firm with lots of resources. She was incredibly responsive and never took more than a couple hours to answer my questions. She always let me know when she wouldn't be available ahead of time, and always went out of her way to find time to talk to me if needed. I found Katherine to be very professional - she is a clear and assertive communicator and has a pleasant and friendly demeanor. In terms of litigation, I would say she was appropriately aggressive. She fought hard for me without being unreasonable or risking our credibility with the court. She knew the law inside-out and was able to offer me a perspective on what strategy the other side might be using. Katherine always involved me in every decision and was very good at laying-out the pros and cons of each possible option. I received a very favorable outcome in my case, which I owe much of to Katherine. In summary, I would highly recommend her if you are going through the dissolution process.

Posted by Danielle | July 08, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Katherine Kent is a dynamic and effective attorney. I never hesitate to recommend her.

Katherine is an outstanding attorney. She is an absolute professional, along with being very insightful and intuitive. Thanks to her excellent communication, I was never left wondering what was going on with my case. She kept everything moving along on schedule. I could always count on Katherine's su...pport throughout my long and drawn out divorce. My case ended up going to trial and the result was a home run! Katherine helped to get me my life back. I cannot say enough about her as an attorney and a person.

Posted by Flip | March 02, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding family law lawyer

I could not recommend a lawyer any higher than Katherine Kent. If you need divorce or family law help, she's it. Knowledge, professionalism and above all objective support to do the right thing are her hallmarks. Divorce and child custody issues can get very ugly yet she keeps you on track and su...pports you with sound advice to make the outcome the best possible. I am a male that was falsly accused of abuse and domestic violence. Katherine helped me navigate this difficulty as well keeping the best interests of my daughter as the main focus. Balance is key in keeping upright during divorce. I'm glad I had her and her staff on my side. It felt good to know she was there.

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Katherine Ann Kent's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mindy Carr

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Katherine is a highly skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney who fights hard on cases. She seems to care genuinely for her clients while not being afraid to tell them when they are being unreasonable. She also has a good sense of humor and contributes a lot to the family law bar. After working opposite to her in a couple high conflict cases, I highly respect her. She is a formidable opponent, and I would recommend her for dissolution cases involving complex financial and child custody disputes."

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Zeshan Khan

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Katherine since before we took the bar exam. So I've seen her upward trajectory as an excellent attorney. Those raw elements existed long before I met her. But during these years, she's honed those talents to become a well-respected practitioner with razor-sharp abilities and enviable skills. She's a problem-solver but isn't afraid to stand up for her clients. And she's a go-to sounding board for me when I have a complicated issue I need help on. You can't go wrong in choosing her.."

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Katherine Kent. Katherine is diligent and an effective advocate for her clients. She has a strong command of family law and it shows both in and out of the courtroom."

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Natalie De Maar

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine is an excellent is litigator. She is a pleasure to work with."

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Jerry Kimball

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine is highly skilled at helping her clients through tough situations. She works hard and cares."

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Jeffrey Caffee

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shana Thompson

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Katherine since law school and have had cases against her. Katherine is very knowledgeable in the area of family law. I respect her professionalism and the work she does for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Ellmers

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Jonathan Hilty

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, Whitaker Kent Ordell PLLC

2016 - 2019

Managing Partner, Whitaker Kent LLP

2013 - 2020

Pro Tem Commissioner, King County Superior Court

2002 - 2016

Expert, DSHS/CPS Consultant

2002 - 2016

Attorney, Law office of Cynthia Whitaker

1990 - 1999

Social Worker, DSHS

Associations

2018 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2000 - Present

King County Bar Association

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

1999

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Hot Topics

Family Law CLE

2015

McKinley Irvin Family Law Speaker series

CPS In Your Family Law Case

2014

Successful Mediation Its Not Just Showing Up

Sucessfully Mediating Your Family Law Case

2014

Interview on DSHS/CPS issues.

King 5 Investigator Reports

2013

NBI Boot Camp

Navigating CPS in your Legal Case

2013

Interview on DSHS/CPS issues.

King 5 Investigator Reports

2011

Family Law "Hot Topics" Seminar, War Peace and Unhappy Families

The Nuclear Option- Navagating CPS for Your Family Law Client

2010

Court Improvement Training Academy

Family Law practice in Dependency cases.

2002

King County Bar, Family Law Section

CPS and Navigating Dependency Cases

Languages

English

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