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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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 Beth | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Grace under Fire

Katherine and her team were magnificent throughout my highly contentious divorce. Not only was she excellent as a legal advocate, she effectively marshalled the right resources for all our needs -- from traveling to Eastern WA to depose the "other woman", to finding a forensic accountant to put a pri...ce tag on my ex-husband's licentious waste. It was an ugly and unpleasant journey, but Katherine provided the skill and grace to get me to a very successful outcome, and made me feel very supported when my world was turned upside down. She was genuinely concerned about me and my children. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.

Posted by Sally | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Calm in the storm

We were thrown into a very emotional situation. We had no idea how to proceed. Katherine has good “bed side manner”, listened to us, made us feel heard, validate all our concerns. She was confident and professional. She knew everything that needed to be done. Her staff were equally knowledgeabl...e and professional. We felt well prepared when we finally went to court and she came in and nailed it!

Posted by Angela | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Smart, hardworking, & Passionate

If I'm you, I wouldn't even bother looking anywhere else for an attorney. She really is the best! I hired her to handle a contentious family issue and she fought for me; but with class and grace. We ended up in court and Katherine was BRILLIANT! She doesn't roll in the mud with people, but fights... hard through her preparation. Katherine delivers her arguments with confidence and passion! I often got emails at night and on weekends. There was no doubt she put in a lot of hours to make sure we had the best chance to win the case. I've been burned by lawyers in the past and Katherine renewed my faith in people who do this work. Thank you!

Posted by Matthew | April 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Katherine is a patient, competent, and compassionate divorce lawyer

Katherine helped me through my divorce, the whole time keeping things calm, in perspective and fair. She went to bat for me and I feel like I had a very favorable outcome in a difficult and potentially contentious situation. Katherine is knowledgeable, a good strategist, and fair. I recommend her to ...anyone seeking assistance in settling a divorce, whether it is an amicable parting or not. We avoided court and ended up with a fair settlement.

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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

Family lawyer

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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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