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Theresa Lorella became an attorney to help people find their voices in difficult and emotional circumstances.
“Expressing yourself can be challenging in any situation, but more so when your whole life is about to change. That’s why I always prioritize my client’s need to be heard and validated, whether I’m helping them navigate a contentious divorce, modify a parenting plan, or negotiate a property settlement.
First and foremost, this entails listening. Theresa’s clients are relieved to have someone listen to their story, their concerns, and their hopes for the future, and by fully understanding where her clients are coming from, she can help them achieve the best resolution.
While she is a strong advocate in the courtroom, Theresa believes in reducing conflict whenever possible. She is specially trained in collaborative law and serves as a neutral mediator in settlement conferences. This experience gives her a unique perspective and the tools to think “outside of the litigation box.” Whether she is acting as an attorney or as a mediator, Theresa is highly efficient in facilitating fair and long-lasting agreements.
“I view each family law case as a puzzle to solve instead of a fight to be had. My goal as an attorney is to help my clients minimize conflict, anxiety, and discord while advocating for their needs.”
Theresa has significant experience representing clients in the technology industry and in high-value asset cases involving real estate, work-related benefits, and stock award division. As a trained guardian ad litem (GAL), she is effective in cases involving parenting plans and non-parental custody.
Outside of the office, Theresa keeps busy by running marathons, publishing novels, and chasing after her two young children.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Theresa has been very responsive and helpful in navigating my divorce and a subsequent change to my parenting plan. She has always answered my questions and completed paperwork in a timely manner.
Posted by Toni | August 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Theresa helped me with filing for divorce. While it was a hard time in my life she made the actual filing easy to do and timely. I couldn't recommend her more.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Theresa represented me in a non-litigation based divorce. She helped bring about a resolution that was fair and avoided unnecessary or protracted legal fights. Theresa was fair minded, supportive and calm throughout and repeatedly found ways to de-escalate conflict and get discussions back where they...
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2013
I have been working with Theresa for almost a year now. I hired her to represent me in a high conflict divorce and custody case. She has been consistently excellent in her responsiveness to my concerns and ability to conduct herself with integrity when against very unprofessional opposing counsel. ...
"Theresa and I worked together for several years. She is highly intelligent, witty, and devoted to her clients. She handled a very difficult custody case where the opposing party committed suicide; she was compassionate, caring, and successful in her efforts on behalf of her clients."
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020 - Present
Senior Attorney, McKinley & Irvin
2022 - 2022
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School Of Law
2015 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMembership Committee Chairperson
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2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Presenter, Interviewing & Investigation Techniques,
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Interviewing & Investigation Techniques
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