$ 300-300 per hour
About Dennis
Biography
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
50%
38 years | 200 cases
Business
25%
38 years | 100 cases
Real Estate
25%
38 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 37 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Olympic Law Group, PLLP
2815 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 170, Seattle, WA, 98102
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ok Lawyer
Dennis is not an awful lawyer but he sure overpromise results. I did not knew this at first, but he is also been reprimanded by board multiple times for "Attorney misconduct" and that damaged my case in court. He did seemed to have some decent knowledge on property law on the other hand.
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Used car salesman type
In court is the type that loves to throw crap on the wall, nothing really sticks.
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Your in the BEST hands possible with Dennis.
Dennis represented me in a very contentious divorce and post-divorce ongoing legal and court issues. My original lawyer would have been 'good' under less highly contentious circumstances. However my ex-husband worked at Microsoft and at least initially had all legal expenses paid by them so did not w...
Dennis John McGlothin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis and I have been colleagues for a number of years. He is a pleasure to work cooperatively with and against. He is very skilled at high asset and high conflict cases. He is knowledgeable about the Rules of Evidence and is a great trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is one of the best strategist I know. He is often several steps ahead of the opposing counsel and provides truly excellent representation as a result."
"I endorse Dennis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"I had the pleasure of working as a junior associate for Dennis in the early 2000s. I grew to see Dennis as a tireless and relentless advocate for his clients. At the same time, Dennis was an excellent and patient mentor. I apply many of the lessons I learned from Dennis to my practice. I highly endorse this attorney's work."
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Experience
Honors
1987
Academic Honors, University of Florida College of Law
1987
Top 5% of Class, University of Florida College of Law
1983
High Academic Honors, University of Florida
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law
2004 - Present
Founder and Managing Partner, Olympic Law Group
2003 - 2004
Partner, Barokas Martin & Tomlinson
1998 - 2003
Of Counsel, Jameson Babbitt Stites & Lombard
1998 - 2000
Litigation Associate, Smith Smart PLLC
1989 - 1997
Founder and Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Dennis J. McGlothin
1987 - 1989
Associate Attorney, Ruden McCloskey Smith Schuster & Russell
Associations
2003 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonAdmitted
1999 - Present
Special Advocates (for Children)Court Appointed Advocate
1998 - Present
King County Bar Association Young Lawyers DivisionMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted
1991 - Present
Trial Lawyers of America, Commerical Litigation SectionMember
1989 - Present
United States Disctrict Court for the Southern District of FloridaAdmitted
1988 - Present
Florida State Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2001
YMCAFormer Board Chair
1991 - 1998
Florida State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of Pennamen
Successfully represented a former husband.
Rob's Electric v. Sacotte Construction, Inc.
Reversed attorney fees on Appeal.
Stewart v Kroeker
Reversed Default Judgment ruling
Barraza v, Seattle Housing Authority
Defeated employers Summary Judgment. Settled.
Webb v. State (DSHS)
Settled after defeating Summary Judgment Motion.
Landover Corp. v. Bellevue Master, LLC
Successfully recovered Judgment of over 739k.
Chai v Kong
Successfully represented former husband.
Walker v. Seattle Housing Authority
Deadlocked jury. Settled after mistrial.
F. Feri, LLC v Roy Street Holdings, Inc.
Successfully represented against loss.
In re Marriage of Condero, Panganiban
Successful Representation
Elcon v. City of Tacoma
Successful Appeal
Archer v. Boeing
Secured judgment in excess of $400,000. Settled.
Murphy Electronics, Inc. v. K.R. Anderson Co., Inc
Judgment affirmed on appeal.
Price v Department of Revenue on Behalf of Cunningnham
Successful Representation
National Enterprises, Inc. v. Martin
Smith v. Ackerman
Successful Representation
Best Form, Inc. v Richards Products, Inc.
Appellate Court Upheld Clients Position
Bocchino v Fischer
Successful Representation
Finkelstein v Finkelstein
Appellate court reversed.
Barnett Bank of South Florida, N.A. v. Westbrook Atkinson Realtors
Successful Representation
Sims v. K.A.M. Specialties, Inc.
Employer prevailed on appeal.
Education
1987
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (WIth Honors) (Top 5% of Class)
1983
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science (WIth High Honors)
Speaking Engagements
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
Collaboaration between Attorneys and Mental Health Experts: Beyond the Basics
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
Handling Complex Custody Matter
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
2008 Family Law Midyear Meeting and Seminar
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
A Roadmap Through Dissolution Proceedings
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
14th Annual Family Law Conference: Changing Law, Changing Approaches
2008
CLE / SEMINAR
2008 Title 26 Family Law Guardian Ad Litem Initial Certification Training
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challenges
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Best of CLE 2007: Encore of Excellence
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Best of CLE 2007: Encore of Excellence
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challenges
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Divorce Law Guide from A to Z
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Parenting Evaluations: A Critical Review and Practice Skills
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Parenting Evaluations: A Critical Review and Practice Skills
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
2007 Family Law Section Midyear Meeting and Seminar
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Ethical Challenges for the Family Law Attorney
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
Roadmap Through a Divorce Proceeding
2007
CLE / SEMINAR
From Good to Great: Successful CLE Presentations
2006
Mock Trial Competition
2006 UW Mock Trial Competition
2006
CLE / SEMINAR
Legal Ethics in Washington
2006
CLE / SEMINAR
Helping Your Client Survive a Custody Evaluation
2006
CLE / SEMINAR
Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money
2006
CLE / SEMINAR
From Good to Great: Successful CLE Presentations
2006
CLE / SEMINAR
Negotiating the Best Possible Settlement for Divorce Clients in Washington
2005
CLE / SEMINAR
Legal Ethics in Washington: Solutions to the Most Common Ethical Challenges
2005
CLE / SEMINAR
Getting the Best Financial Settlement for Your Divorce Client in Washington
2005
CLE / SEMINAR
Conducting Depositions in Washington: Practical Strategies that can Win Cases
2005
CLE / SEMINAR
A Roadmap Through Washington Divorce Proceedings
2004
CLE / SEMINAR
Complex Issues in Divorce for the Washington Practitioner
2004
CLE / SEMINAR
How to Help Your Client Survive a Parenting Evaluation in Washington
2004
CLE / SEMINAR
Handling Washington Divorce Cases from Start to Finish
2004
CLE / SEMINAR
The Impact of Bankruptcy on Dissolution of Marraige in Washington
2003
CLE / SEMINAR
A Roadmap Through Washington Divorce Proceedings
2002
CLE / SEMINAR
Handling a Washington Divorce Case from Start to Finish