Lisa Ann Sharpe

Lisa Ann Sharpe

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

601 Union St, Suite 2600, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

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

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Lisa Ann Sharpe's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2009 | Family

I Would Highly Recommend Lisa

I was recommended to Lisa by one of the other top family law attorneys in Seattle that was unable to handle my case due to their current case load. The other attorney had in the past been up against Lisa and recommended her as a skilled match and thus suggested I hire her. Mine was a complex case w...ith many problems in dealing with the other side and Lisa handled it all very well including building a team of expert attorneys outside of the family law practice and gathering professional expert witnesses. I would highly recommend Lisa Sharpe for your Family Law case.

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Lisa Ann Sharpe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Nawrocki

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Lisa on several occasions and she is an eminently capable advocate. She is extremely knowledgeable, respectful, and professional. She gets great results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Edwards

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having worked against Lisa Sharpe on a highly contentious case, I know that she is a tough advocate for her clients, but she is also professional and personable to work with as an attorney. I highly endorse her."

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Edward Kainen

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa is the best of the best. If I have any legal issue in Washington, I start by reaching out to Lisa."

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Jonathan Hilty

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Lisa Sharpe. She is well respected in the family law community. This is based on her command of the law and competency. I have had more than one case with Lisa and have found her to be highly professional."

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Monica Chin

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Lisa Sharpe as opposing counsel on a difficult family law matter. I found her to be very honest, straightforward, and a great advocate for her client. I would recommend her without hesitation."

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H. Finesilver

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had a number of cases with Lisa Sharpe as opposing counsel. I have the highest regard for her. She is not only knowledgeable and a skilled and effective advocate, but she is oriented towards being a pragmatic solver. She is adept at finding creative ways to solve seemingly intractable problems to reach settlements while optimizing the protection of her client's interests."

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Stacy Heard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James McGuire

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is one of the best family law attorneys in Kng County. She is highly experienced, very knowledgable, and a terrific advocate for her clients. I heartily endorse Lisa."

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Jennifer Cannon-Unione

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a terrific family law attorney. In the past we have worked together on cases where my clients have had family law issues. Her work product is outstanding. I also appreciate the care and attention she gives her clients and their cases. I highly recommend Lisa."

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Julie Park

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is one of the top family law attorneys in Seattle. I refer friends to her because I know that they will get solid advice and excellent service."

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Tara Richardson

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Maya Ringe

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the experience of working with Ms. Sharpe both as an associate at my current firm and also have worked with her as opposing counsel before I came to work for Lasher. As opposing counsel, I was impressed with her balance of advocacy for her client and professional courtesy towards me. It was a very difficult case but she managed to maintain an aggressive representation of her client while maintaining a respectful working relationship with me, which is always good for both clients. I was honored two years later to become part of the Lasher team as I had witnessed first hand the quality and character of the attorneys at Lasher while working against Ms. Sharpe. I highly endorse Ms. Sharpe's work."

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Brian Edwards

Family lawyer

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Susan Galamba

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Hilty

Divorce and separation lawyer

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H. Finesilver

Divorce and separation lawyer

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A. Johnson

Family lawyer

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Adrienne Finnell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James McGuire

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Cannon-Unione

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julie Park

Family lawyer

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Tara Richardson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Maya Ringe

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top Attorney, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2022

Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2022

Top 50 Women Lawyers in WA, Washington Law and Politics

2022

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Top 50 Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2013

Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

The Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Martindale-Hubbell/Fortune Magazine Top Ranked Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

1999 - Present

Principal, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

1991 - 1999

Associate, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

1990 - 1990

Summer Associate, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

Associations

2021 - Present

International Academy of Family Law Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

American Bar Association

Chair of Marital Property Section 2020-2021

2011 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2014 - 2015

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Washington Chapter President

2010 - 2010

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

Managing Principal

2010 - 2010

Washington State Bar Association, Ad-Hoc Discipline Oversight Committee

Editor-WA Family Law Deskbook (Chapter 20)

2008 - 2023

King County Bar Association

Volunteer Settlement Conference Panel

2007 - 2008

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC Family Law Department

Chair

2006 - 2015

Domestic Violence Neighborhood Legal Clinic

Domestic Violence Volunteer

1993 - 2023

California Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Calabrese

Trial court decision upheld at the Court of Appeals.

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Education

1991

University of San Diego

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

4th Annual Complex and HIgh Asset Divorce Seminar

Ethical Considerations in High Asset Cases

2014

3rd Annual Complex and High Asset Divorce

Splitting Up Family-Owned Businesses: Breaking Up is Hard to Do

2014

21st Annual Family Law Conference

Electronic File Sharing, Data Management and Evidentiary Issues

2013

Community Law Program

Community Property law in Washington, Current Issues for Experienced Practicitioners

2012

2nd Annual Mary H. Wechsler Family Law Symposium

Marital Misbehavior in the Context of a Custody Case

2009

King County Bar Family Law Mentor Training

Family Law Mentor Training

2008

King County Bar Association Family Law Mentor Training

Family Law Mentor Training

2007

Child Custody and Shared Parenting

Child Custody Issues

2006

Advanced FMLA in Washington

Advanced FMLA in Washington

Publications

2013

Washington State Bar Association Seminar Community Property Law in WA, Current Issues for Experienced Practicioners

2007

NBI Child Custody and Shared Parenting

2006

Employee Discharge and Documentation - Lorman Employment at Will, Practical Tips for Hiring

2003

Employee Discharge and Documentation - Lorman Employment at Will

Languages

English

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