Melissa Mager

Melissa Mager

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

1200 5th Ave Ste 2020, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cynthia B. Whitaker

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

Law Offices of Melissa Mager

19419 Military Rd S, Seatac, WA, 98188-5055

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Melissa Mager's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Melissa Mager is an excellent attorney and without her and Cynthia Whitaker, I don't know what I would have done.

Melissa was my lawyer in 2010-2011 through an extremely difficult divorce. All the while I was undergoing treatment for stage IIIA breast cancer, including chemotherapy, 3 surgeries and radiation. I cannot stress how good she was to me as a lawyer, and emotional supporter. She and Cynthia were exc...ellent, always prevailed and always protected me. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone with a divorce case.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant Divorce Lawyer

I cannot say enough good things about Melissa Mager. Going through a contentious divorce was a very difficult experience. I found Melissa to be professional, compassionate, available, and effective. She also has an unending positive attitude and good sense of humor. She was referred to me highly... by a friend. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

Melissa and team represented me in my divorce. I polled friends and colleagues, asking for recommendations, then interviewed approximately 12 attorneys via phone. Melissa and Cynthia Whitaker's names came up nearly 100% of the time when I asked each attorney "If you were getting divorced, who would y...ou have represent you?" and "Who do you consider your most able opposing counsel of all the family law attorneys you work with?" I narrowed my search to 3 in-person consults and chose Melissa because she was the most capable, authentic, matter of fact, and well-supported (supplemental counsel and office staff). I also just plain liked and trusted her. Throughout my acrimonious divorce, Melissa was an enormous help. She guided me through multiple mediations and arbitrations; we always won more than we lost. She was supportive, but conservative and realistic in setting my expectations and she was always forthright (and accurate) about where our strengths and weaknesses were. Melissa was creative in the solutions she suggested and firm in negotiations on my behalf. She was humane and kind without being patronizing, and I always felt she was fair, accurate and appropriate in her time- and billables record keeping. Melissa led all aspects of my divorce - asset division, parenting plan and revisions, child support and reviews, as well as various stand-alone issues that have required intervention. I have continued to use Melissa as needed post-divorce and have referred her and her firm to a number of people. Melissa is a terrific attorney and a stellar human being. I trust her implicitly and recommend her whole heartedly.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding divorce attorney

Melissa was my divorce attorney almost 7 years ago. She was recommended to me by a friend and I truly believe that I have the best attorney there is. She listened to me, respected my needs and my fears. The divorced was processed quickly and to my satisfaction. I have kept in touch with Melissa o...ver the years as my ex continues to be challenging. She is very responsive and effective. Over these years I have referred Melissa to many friends. Each has had a wonderful experience with her. Given the nature of a divorce, it's really nice to have someone in your camp who really cares about you as a person and not just a paying client.

Posted by Wendy Kay | June 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Magnificent Attorney

I kept looking for an attorney until I found Melissa Mager. From the first day, which was a free consultation, she was a good listener to my situation, taking notes and then answering what questions I had about the process. She volunteered her rates at that meeting. I retained her and over the nex...t year+, she exceeded every expectation I had as did others in her firm. I needed someone who could represent me against my spouse who was an attorney. She was sensitive to the fact that I was going through cancer surgery and treatment and never pushed me......just took over in the most professional and friendly manner, through the court process, mediation and to conclusion. So, not only is she one decent human being, she is extremely intelligent and I couldn't have been more pleased. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

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Oklahoma City University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Oklahoma

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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