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Theresa Lorella is a compassionate and solution-oriented family law attorney who helps clients navigate divorce, custody, and complex family law matters with clarity, confidence, and care. She became an attorney to help people find their voice during life’s most difficult moments, and she is known for truly listening to her clients and making sure they feel heard, validated, and supported every step of the way.
Theresa handles a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, parenting plan modifications, and property division. She is a strong advocate in court when needed, but she also believes in minimizing conflict whenever possible. Trained in collaborative law and experienced as a neutral mediator in settlement conferences, Theresa brings a unique, well-rounded perspective that helps clients reach fair, lasting agreements while reducing stress and uncertainty.
Her practice includes experience with high-value and complex financial matters, including real estate, stock awards, and employment-related benefits. She frequently works with clients in the technology industry and understands the nuances that come with those cases. As a trained guardian ad litem (GAL), she is also highly effective in matters involving children, including parenting plans and nonparental custody.
Theresa approaches each case as a problem to be solved, not a fight to be won. Her goal is to help clients reduce conflict, protect what matters most, and move forward with confidence.
Outside of work, Theresa is a marathon runner, a published novelist, and a busy parent of two young children.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Smart, calm, flexible and
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 | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding family law attorney
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
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