$ 375-375 per hour
Douglas Paul Becker
About Douglas
Biography
Served in Vietnam wth U.S. Marines 1968-70.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
70%
42 years | 1,000 cases
Child Custody
20%
42 years | 600 cases
Mediation
10%
30 years | 750 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 41 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Wechsler Becker, LLP
Suite 4550 Columbia Center (45th Floor), 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-7088
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Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
To the point and willing to go the extra mile
Doug handled my contentious divorce about three years ago and was my saving grace. He was not only knowledgeable; he was able to push me to seperate the emotional from the details of the divorce. Doug gave me great advice and was always quick to respond to my calls and emails. He sat with me throu...
Posted by Pita | May 02, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Dissolution of long-term marriage
I used Doug to represent me in my divorce from a long-term, highly abusive marriage. I found him well versed in family law, matter of fact regarding my options, professional and compassionate. Doug was thorough in his explanation regarding my rights, how the process would look as well as providing ...
Douglas Paul Becker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Doug, both as an excellent opposing counsel, and as one of the best family law attorneys in Seattle. He has devoted his career to the betterment of the family law practice and is well respected."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I litigated cases with and against him over many years, and he always exhibited the highest ethics and knowledge together with a very pragmatic approach to problem solving. He is an expert on family law and fellow attorneys often seek his advise on the law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Doug is an extremely knowledgeable and personable attorney. He is also pragmatic and focused on solving problems. I am happy to endorse him."
"Doug is an excellent and hard-working attorney. He is well-respected for his knowledge of the law, the good work he does for his clients, and his efforts for the overall betterment of the courts and the family law bar."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Doug brings unmatched knowledge and experience to every case. His advocacy is dynamic, yet practical. Each case will get his scrupulous attention and the best possible outcome."
"I endorse this lawyer. The lawyer lawyers go to to ask legal questions. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug Becker is one of the best lawyers I know. I have had him as an opposing counsel and also have used him as a mediator on numerous occasions. He is practical, extremely knowledgeable, and hard working. If you need to settle a difficult case, use Doug as your mediator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is one of the hardest working men I know. He is extremely bright, quick witted and able to make good decisions for his clients. He also works hard for other lawyers in this business, chairs the Section's web site and has been a member of the Family Law Executive Board. You can't ask for a finer lawyer Larry Couture"
"Doug Becker is the #1 family law attorney in the State of Washington and has been for many years. His firm is the best family law firm in the state. He is known and respected by the judges and commissioners. If you have Doug on your side, you have the best. Don't be fooled by his AVVO rating; he's been too busy to do anything to raise his AVVO rating, and he doesn't need to do anything to get any new clients; he already has more than enough. Doug is an excellent choice for any family law client."
"Doug Becker has not only the respect, but the undying appreciation of virtually all attorneys who are members of the state bar's family law section. That's because Doug has provided an invaluable research resource for family law attorneys for a number of years. Doug is highly regarded by judges and knowledgeable attorneys throughout the state. He is one of the top nominees when mediators/arbitrators are chosen, and has been instrumental in major legislation affecting anyone in family law. All Washington family law attorneys are indebted to him."
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Experience
Honors
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Special Achievement Award, WSBA Family Law Section
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1992
Attorney of the Year, WSBA Family Law Section
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Senior Partner, Wechsler Becker, LLP
Associations
1999 - Present
Domestic Relations Forms CommitteeMember
1987 - Present
King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - 1994
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationChairman
Education
1980
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Iowa
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Family Law Changes 2015
Relocation - Changing Case Law and New Strategies
2014
Failure to Equitably Distribute Assets
Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets
2013
WSBA Family Law Section Mid-year CLE
Relocation Case Preparation
2013
KCBA Dissolution from A-Z
The Disposition of Property and Liabilies
2012
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE
When To Choose the Legal Process Rather Than the Collaborative Process
2005
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE
Tracing Separate Property
2002
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE
Support For Post-Majority Children
2001
UW Law School special class 1996, 2000 & 2001
Community Property In Washington
2000
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE
Relocation 2000
1998
WSBA Family Law Section Midyear CLE
Relocation Cases and Legislative Proposals 1998
Publications
2017
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section Newsletter
Family Law QuickCites
2012
Washington State Bar Association Family Law Deskbook
Chapter Author
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My teen daughter is refusing to go to her father's house (his schedule time) tonight and threatening to run away if I make her.
19 Sep 2012
Q&A
Why do I have to pay for taxes on a QDRO cash payout for a divorce settlement?
11 Nov 2011