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Stefani L. Quane

Marriage and prenuptials Attorney at Seattle, WA

4.9   22 reviews

also known as LAWLADY.com

Free consultation Virtual consultation available
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  • State Years
    Washington - WA 30 years
    Georgia - GA 33 years
    Wisconsin - WI 34 years
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 33 years
    State GA
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Resigned Membership No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State WI
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Administrative Suspension No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Stefani

Learn Stefani’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Marriage and prenuptials
    65%
    65% of my practice is now prenuptial agreements. I offer a flat-fee package or hourly. A prenuptial agreement is the most important contract of your life and every engaged person should discuss if they need a prenup with a qualified attorney.

    34 years, 200 cases

  2. Divorce and separation
    20%
    I have worked with over 2,000 divorcing people to date. I strive to be fair in my billing, move the case along with low conflict, and to use the most innovative techniques to make the process as emotionally easy as possible and get the divorce over.

    34 years, 2,000 cases

  3. Mediation
    15%
    I mediate divorce conflicts, parenting conflicts, and financial settlements. I have a holistic style that works well to getting couples to reach agreements on hard issues. I work with couples directly or with lawyers.

    34 years, 60 cases

SMART PRENUPS, SUCCESSFUL MEDIATION, AND LOW-STRESS DIVORCE

I'm Stefani Quane, a prenuptial agreement attorney, holistic divorce attorney, and mediator.   I've been practicing for 32 years with over 2,200 clients in my career.  I'm serious about helping my clients negotiate a fair prenuptial agreement, stand up for a good prenup settlement, and writing a prenup contact that you'll feel good about being the financial pillar of your marriage.  My work now is mostly devoted to crafting the best prenups I can for couples.  

I've had years of sucess working with divorcing clients.  I've developed signature, streamlined methods to make the divorce process go smoothly for my clients, requiring the least amount of court intervention.  

My office is located in the historic, nautical Doc Freeman Building in the heart of Fremont with gorgeous views of Lake Union and boats. 

Below is a more detailed list of my work history and abilities. 

Premarriage Legal Services

  • Prenuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
  • Pre-marriage couple's counseling about the ramifications of marriage.
  • Advice about non-marriage options for couples who choose not to marry.
  • Parenting coordiation making binding decisions for conflicted couples over parenting and other child related subjects.

Divorce Court Services

  • Defending family law restraining orders against false claims. 
  • Supplemental representation of people seeking anti-harrassment, protection orders and no-contact orders.
  • Legal counsel during temporary motions in family law.
  • Prepare the legal paperwork for modification of child support and parenting plans.
  • Motions for other issues in family law.
  • Prepare and enter QDRO orders for people divorcing with pensions.
  • Trial legal support for pro-se clients.
  • Family law trials.  I've had about 10 law trials in my career and received favorable results everytime.

No-Court Family Law Services.

  • Mediation between couples. 
  • Flat-fee packages for amicable divorce from start to finish. 
  • Advise clients about settlement, prepare settlement packages and attend mediations and settlement conferences with clients.
  • Collaborative divorce process,  a no-court solution for divorce. 
  • Advise clients on effective parenting plans to develop healthy plans for children.
  • Develop family reuinification plans and facilitate reintegration of estranged family members into the family system. 
  • Couple's conflict counseling and strategic contracts to avoid future troubles.
  • Resolve and mediate post-cohabitation issues between housemates and couples.
  • Strategic advice about how to stop someone from harrassing you. 
  • Family conflict dispute resolution.
  • VIP divorce packages with Concious Uncoupling counseling, client personal and career development analysis and strategy plan, and a sacred divorce ceremony. 
  • Conflict coaching for people dealing with a high conflict person.  

Post Divorce and Other Legal Services

  • Post divorce legal services for a new will, trust and/or powers of attorney.
  • Legal intervention for minor life issues, like traffic tickets, small landlord tenant matters, and emergencies.
  • General conflict resolution.

 

 

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2021,2017
Client's Choice
2021 2017

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Contact Stefani

LAWLADY.com Attorney Stefani Quane
999 North Northlake Way
Seattle, WA, 98103

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
  22 customer reviews
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Client's Choice 2021
Client's Choice
Client's Choice is an Avvo award granted to attorneys with a significant number of client reviews over 4 stars in a given year.
Posted by Elaine M. | January 23, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I wholeheartedly recommend Stefani.
She is savvy and explains concepts in an easy-to-understand way. She humorously, and with great tact, pointed out information that was hard for me to hear. She also simplified the process for me. I felt she honestly cared about me and my situation. She listens very well, and her writing was concise and persuasive. I believe she’s an accurate and trustworthy lawyer. I’ve referred her at least 6 times in recent years to my friends and colleagues in legal need. I consider her a 5-star attorney, for sure.
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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A Beacon of Light out of the Darkness in a Storm
Stefani helped me see a big picture, realistic, and encouraging pathway to achieving success with regard to modifying a custody and parenting plan with an uncooperative parent. She gave me the tools to get started and take action, and I look forward to working with her.
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great help with Prenuptial agreement
I hired Stefani to help my fiancee and I work on a Prenuptial agreement. We had a very tight deadline for completing the agreement and Stefani provided timely and insightful feedback, drafting a very good collaborative document in the process which covered the goals of both me and my fiancee.

Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 20 minutes
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney, President
  • Lawlady.com
  • 1998 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Hackett, Beecher & Hart
  • 1995 - 1997
  • Attorney
  • Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt (Seattle)
  • 1994 - 1995
  • Attorney
  • Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP (Atlanta, Ga)
  • 1989 - 1993
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Education

  • Systemic Constellations Insititute
  • Certification
  • 2007
  • University of Wisconsin Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1989
  • University of Washington
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1986

Legal Cases

  • My $1,900 prenup brings client $1 million in future money more than in original offer
  • $1 million more in client's pocket
  • Lawyer resolving 13 year multi-claim lawsuit
  • $424,000 settlement at mediation for my client.
  • Complex Temporary Restraining Order
  • Visitation acceptable to both sides, no TRO order
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Associations

  • Integrative Law Committee American Bar Association
  • Member of Integrative Law Committee, Special Project
  • 2017 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • King County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Washington Collaborative Law
  • Founding Member
  • N/A
  • Kithe Collaborative Divorce
  • Founder
  • N/A
  • King County Collaborative Law
  • Founder, Board Member, Several Offices
  • N/A
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Volunteer, speaker, member
  • 2002 - 2008
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Volunteer Contribution Recognition Award
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2016
  • Volunteer Contribution Recognition Award
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2015
  • Volunteer Contribution Recognition Award
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2014
  • Volunteer Contribution Recognition Award
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2010
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Publications

  • Seattle Child Magazine
  • The Good Divorce
  • 2007
  • Washington State Bar Association Bar News
  • Collaborative Law
  • 2005
  • Verve, A Women's Entreprenuer Magazine
  • Monthly Legal Column for Two Years
  • 2002
  • King County Bar Bulletin
  • My Holistic Law Career
  • 2000
  • King County Bar Bulletin
  • Lawyer profiles
  • 2000
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Speaking Engagements

  • Seattle U Cannabis Law Society
  • Career Opportunities in cannabis law
  • 2016
  • Boise Hempfest
  • Cannabis legalization is harming minorities
  • 2016
  • Seattle Cannabis Freedom March
  • What Would Jimmi Hendrix Say or Do
  • 2016
  • Olympia Hempfest 2015
  • Navigating the I502 System
  • 2015
  • Washington Cannabis Institute 2 day training
  • Tax and cannabis law
  • 2014
  • Washington Cannabis Instritute's 2-day training
  • Current Way to Thrive as a Washington Cannabis business
  • 2014
  • King County Bar Association, solo Section CLE
  • Laywer Marketing
  • 2006
  • University of Washington School of Law Solo Practice
  • Income to Expect as a Solo Attorney Building a Law Practice
  • 2006
  • Washington State Bar Association CLE
  • How to be a Happy Lawyer
  • 2005
  • Washington State Bar Association CLE
  • Collaborative Law Team Building
  • 2005
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professional Annual Conference
  • Ritual and Ceremony in Collaborative Law Divorce Cases
  • 2004
  • Discover U Legal Class
  • How to read, write and think like a lawyer
  • 2003
  • Discover U Legal Adult Education
  • Prenuptial Agreements in Washington
  • 1999
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Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (13)
Endorse Stefani
Marriage and prenuptials Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Stefani and I have worked together collaboratively as opposing counsel on ten or more occasions now overt the past several years, working to get the best outcome for our respective clients as possible. Stefani knows the law and has a vast experience in family law. My work with her started when I took over a complex civil litigation (non-family law) case from her and has grown since then. She is highly ethical, is a terrific communicator, is direct, available, and has a great sense of humor. I whole-heartedly endorse her and recommend her to any potential client. She's amazing."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stephanie Quane provides the assistance clients need to resolve their conflicts amicably and respectfully without going to court. Stephanie Is one of the founding members in the Collaborative Law community because she strongly believes in helping people transcend divorce and get to a positive, equitable outcome. She strives to help clients work through their divorce in a way that is best for everyone involved. She understands the issues and really wants to help. I highly recommend Stephanie Quane to help you navigate the daunting divorce process in a positive way."
Family Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Stefani and I worked together on a difficult divorce that concluded in a successful mediation. Our respective clients were contentious, but Stefani brought her skills to bear on settling the matter. I have great respect for her abilities as a lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stefani is a passionate advocate in many realms. She is creative, intelligent, and committed to achieving the best outcome for her clients."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer and recommend her to all, across all of her practice areas, and I do so with great confidence and no reservations."
Family Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stefani is a strong and passionate advocate for her clients. She has many years of experience in the field and the skills to get the best possible results for her clients. I have consulted with her many times over the years and she is knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach. If you are in need of excellent legal services look no further."
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