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4.9 /5.0
23 Client Reviews
$ 280-600 per hour
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Shana Erin Thompson
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About Shana
Biography
Shana E. Thompson has achieved success by listening carefully, understanding her
clients’ long-term objectives, and helping resolve dissolutions as amicably and
expeditiously as possible.
Since 2000, Shana E. Thompson has been proudly serving individuals in family law
cases throughout Washington State, including the counties of King, Snohomish,
Whatcom, Island and San Juan, to name a few. Our firm will appear in any county in
Washington State that allows for virtual court appearances. Shana appears in person in
the cities of Seattle, Everett, and Kent. Her client base has been built through hard work
and determination, allowing her to become what she is today. She takes great pride in
providing top-level service when you choose her to handle your family law needs.
In 2022, she co-authored the property chapter of the Washington Family Law Deskbook.
Also in 2022, she received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
which she holds to this day, an award to only those lawyers with the highest ethical
standards and professional ability. Shana has further served as a commissioner pro
tem in King and Snohomish counties.
As with many Northwesterners, Shana is a dog person. Where she goes, so go her
four-legged friends. She finds it so sad that in dissolutions of marriages and committed
intimate relationship the court treats pets as property. When there is a dispute, the court
generally places a value on your pet, gives that pet to one spouse, and provides the
other spouse an “offset” in the rest of the property division for the monetary value of
your pet. Shana knows that you cannot put a price on a loved one and will do everything
possible to help her clients protect their relationships with their pets. She has devised
pet visitation schedules for past clients—something which can only be done through
mediation.
Often, when parents separate, one parent relocates out of Washington State and long-
distance transportation of children becomes something many clients must coordinate. It
is a challenge with which Shana is personally familiar, having been to the airport at 4
a.m. with her unaccompanied minor. She knows the anxiety of putting your child on a
plane and the long absences that follow. She empathizes with her clients, and is right
there, ready to assist in arranging the best possible long distance residential schedules
for their children.
Shana is dedicated to providing you with the right services for all your divorce needs.
Shana is always learning, educating herself on the latest court cases and changes to
statutes that affect the practice of family law. Shana advises her clients
Are you getting divorced? Do you need to change your parenting plan or child support? I can help.
Assistance with dissolution, paternity, parenting, support and other family law issues.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
26 years
Family
40%
26 years
Child Custody
10%
Child Support
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson
(206) 494-7868
Fax
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2020, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Posted by JOSHUA GRAHAM | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
My real life super woman, Shana Thompson.
Shana and I go all the way back to 2005 when i originally retained her for parenting plan for my daughter. Unfortunately my daughter moved to the east coast because of stepfather being relocated for Navy. Then my daughter moved back in 2009. It took me about 4 years to realize I had enough eviden...
Posted by Jon Davis | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Lawyer on the Planet for Divorce and Custody
Shana helped me through the hardest time in my life. Her hard work enabled me to gain the extra time I needed to finish my custody battle in a smooth way. If you want someone that can do the work of 10 people at once and communicate your rights in the most effective way possible Shana is your lawye...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2011 | Family
Shana is the BEST
Shana is absolutely the best family law attorney one could ask for. My husband has had to have a couple attorneys before and they were not even close to Shana's ethical standards. She is straightforward, to the point, level headed, reassuring and can see any situation for what it is. My husband and I...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
I Highly recommend Shana Thompson!
Shana Thompson handled my case with great professionalism, knowledge and compassion. Her knowledge and drive were exactly what I needed since I did not have any personal knowledge or experience in the area of divorce. Her office is easy to get to with ample FREE street parking (a rare find these da...
Posted by Art | September 21, 2010 | Divorce & Separation
Shana Thompson
Shana Thompson is a fighter. I wouldn’t want to get her angry or have her on the opposing side in court. She picked up my divorce case in mid stream because my first attorney had to focus on other cases. I chose my first attorney based on distance. Don’t let the drive to North Seattle deter you....
Shana Erin Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She has years of experience and serves as a pro tempore commissioner. Low conflict approach, great to work with!"
"I've known Shana for many years. She is well regarded in the community and is a strong advocate for her clients."
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"Shana is a great attorney that always puts her clients first. Shana hard work and genuine concern for her clients deliver top notch legal work product. You cannot go wrong retaining her services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is intelligent, fair and professional. She communicates well with her clients and other attorneys and is well-respected in the community."
"Shana is a passionate, knowledgeable and hard-working advocate for her clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Shana for several years and have found her to be an excellent advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Thank You for Your Years of Service, South King County Bar Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Shana E. Thompson
2008 - 2009
Senior Associate, Stella Pitts & Associates
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Curran Law Firm (formerly Curran Mendoza)
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Law Offices of Lawrence Wallach
Associations
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2007
South King County Bar AssociationPresident
2005 - 2006
South King County Bar AssociationVice President
2004 - 2005
South King County Bar AssociationSecretary
2002 - 2004
South King County Bar AssociationTrustee
Education
1999
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Seattle University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2003
Support Issues in Washington Divorce Proceedings
Maintenance
Publications
2003
Unknown
Support Issues in Washington Divorce Proceedings
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my child’s father take our son who is breastfeeding without me?
23 May 2018
Q&A
What rights do non-custodial parents have if they relocate out-of-state?
12 Apr 2018
Q&A
Legal separation and GI BILL?
11 Apr 2018