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Dianna Caley
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About Dianna
Biography
Dianna is an experienced litigator and family law attorney. She earned her bar license in 1993 and has since mediated and litigated in all areas of family Law. She also has a strong construction defect practice and has assisted many homeowners and buyers when issues have arisen with their builder and or contractor. In this role, she has advised companies and individuals in a variety of areas including contracts, corporate formation, employment law, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Dianna has handled litigation matters for Fortune 500 companies, small companies, and individuals. Each case is important to her, and she works hard to have each client gain a positive resolution.
In addition to family and construction defect practice, she has experience in bankruptcy practice representing creditors and individuals in all aspects of Bankruptcy. With her experience, Dianna is frequently called upon to serve as an arbitrator by the Courts and was appointed as a panel mediator for U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington. She also works as an arbitrator for FINRA on securities disputes.
Empathetic and Determined. Answering the Difficult Questions to Make the Process less Painful. Litigation and Educating You is What I do!
If you are having a problem enforcing a contract or worried you may have breached, I can help.
Filing a lawsuit can be stressful and expensive. I do my best to minimize both stress and expense.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
22 years | 150 cases
30 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 32 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Dianna Caley's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Larry | March 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
ALL LAWYERS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL
It took hiring Dianna to unravel the mess we found ourselves in with our first lawyer. Dianna said: “I will fight for you” and she did. She was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, a very good listener and in the end…effective. We are most appreciative of all that she accomplished on our behalf. ...
Posted by Shirley | February 22, 2015
If you need an amazing lawyer, Dianna Caley should be your first choice.
Dianna Caley has represented my husband and myself on various issues. She has always been upfront, keeping me informed all along the way. She is very trustworthy, which I know a lot of people have issues with, with lawyers. There is not one thing that I can say negative about the way she treated me o...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Consulted on credit dispute
She took time out of her busy schedule to point me in the right direction even though she doesn’t practice in what I asked her about. That kind of hit a chord when people out there charge for every second of their time.
Posted by Louise | March 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney!
If you’re looking for an attorney that is a powerful advocate for you regarding any legal situation you may find yourself in, Dianna is the attorney for you. She will ensure the best possible outcome on your behalf, in addition to her hard work, she is passionate, thoughtful and a brilliant attorney....
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Respond to a summon
I was referred by CLC to Dianna Caley. 8 gave her call and left a message. She called back few minutes later. I went to see her and she helped me answer all the paragraphs. She taught me how to write a response. Im thankful for her tips and her compassion of helping. She is a nice person and a really...
Dianna Caley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I'm continually impressed by Dianna's legal knowledge. I've never met an attorney with more intelligent and creative legal insights. Clients trust her, and the attorneys at Truce Law who get the opportunity to learn from her have grown by leaps and bounds. She's an asset to her firm and one of the most talented lawyers in the Greater Seattle area."
"Dianna is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Excellent Attorney - I fully endorse"
"I highly endorse Mrs. Caley. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."
"Great attorney, I highly endorse her."
"An excellent attorney; well respected by other lawyers, and loved by her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dianna is a compassionate and extraordinarily astute attorney that always looks for the best solution for her clients."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dianna is an extremely bright and hard working lawyer. I would absolutely recommend her, her extensive experience speaks for itself."
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Dianna Caley, PLLC
2010 - 2015
Partner, Wong Fleming
2001 - 2010
Partner, Caley Dehkhoda & Qadri
2000 - 2001
Investigator, Department Of Labor
1996 - 2000
Attorney, United States Army
1994 - 1996
Attorney, Colville Confederated tribes
1993 - 1993
Judicial Law Clerk, New York City Civil Court
Associations
2014 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
East King County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Lummi Tribal Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
creditor-debtor sectionMember
2004 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Colville Confederated Tribal BarMember
1993 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationBar Member
Sample of Legal Cases
We prevailed.
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Foreign Firm Affiliations
2006
Importance of Implementing Immigration Policies (Employment Law Update
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How can I respond to an unfair parenting plan?
04 Mar 2015
Can a private company conduct business with whomever they choose?
27 Feb 2015