The attorneys at Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC are passionate, creative problem-solvers with a heart for your family's future.
Elise began her legal career as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Stanwood R. Duval, Jr. of the Eastern District of Louisiana. Elise then went on to join a litigation practice at Blue Williams in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans forcing the evacuation of Elise and her family initially to Georgia, then to Minnesota and finally landing in Seattle. After undergoing her own divorce and multiple relocations due to Hurricane Katrina and truly understanding what it meant to put the “best interest of the kids” ahead of her own, Elise decided to focus her practice on family law and serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for children’s best interest in high-conflict divorce and dependency matters.
Elise strives to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process and to reduce conflict and its impact on parents and their children. She educates her clients on the impact of conflict on the children so that her clients can make the best decisions possible for the future health of their children. She works closely with her clients to ensure that they understand their options and rights so that they can make informed decisions about their future.
From her Guardian ad Litem practice Elise developed a breadth of experience dealing with high-conflict families, which she brings to every family law case she handles. Elise’s goal is to serve each client on an individual basis knowing that no two families are alike so no two solutions are the same. Elise strives to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still stands. She also has the needed attention to detail and experience required to manage complex financial cases.
HIn her free time, Elise enjoys spending time with her amazing husband, Doug Russell, and their large blended-family, which consists of six children (the modern day Brady Bunch) and five pets. They enjoy boating, football games, lacrosse games and relaxing on Whidbey Island.
Elise’s “Must Read” Resources
Elise F. Buie Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, Mother of 4, Step-Mother of 2
For Couples in High Conflict Situations
• Stop Walking On Eggshells by M.S.T. Mason
• It's All Your Fault by Bill Eddy (2008, Janis Publications USA)
For Kids of Separating/Divorcing Parents
• Mom's House; Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child by Isolina Ricci (2006, Fireside).
• Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown and Laurie K. Brown, (1986) Age range: 3-10
• Two Homes? By Claire Masurel and Kady Macdonald Denton Age range: 0-3
• It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear. By Vicki Lansky Age range: 3-7
For Separating/Divorcing Parents
• The Truth About Children and Divorce by Dr. Robert Emery (2004, Penguin)
•Renegotiating Family Relationships by Dr. Robert Emery (1994, Guilford Press)
• Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce, the Sandcastle Way by M. Gary Neuman (1998, Random House)
• The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart by Constance Ahrons (1998, Harper Press)
• What About the Kids? Raising Your Children Before, During and After Divorce by Judith Wallerstein, PhD. And Sandra Blakesee (2003, Hyperion Press)
• Collaborative Divorce: The Revolutionary Way to Restructure Your Family, Resolve Legal Issues and Move on With Your Life by Pauline Tesler and Peggy Thompson (2006, Regan Press)
• Putting Children First, Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll
• Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most by Douglas Stone • The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: The 25 Year Landmark Study By Judith S. Wallerstein, Julia M. Lewis, Sandra Blakeslee
Practice areas
I have a 360 degree view of families. I represent clients in dissolutions, I serve as a Guardian ad Litem in high conflict matters and I represent parents in dependency matters involving child protection.
Pre-nups are a great way to open the lines of communication around finances and many other very important topics prior to the "I do." A great way to protect the "I do."
Languages spoken
English
Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC
702 3rd Avenue
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Seattle, WA, 98104
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2012 | 05/07/2022 |
MN | Administrative Suspension | 2009 | 03/15/2022 |
LA | Inactive | 1994 | 04/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 203 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Loyola Law Review | Loyola University | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC | 2015 - Present |
Guardian ad Litem | King County Guardian ad Litem | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Main Street Law Group | 2014 - 2015 |
Associate | Ivy Law Group, PLLC | 2012 - 2014 |
Case Manager | Bertram Dispute Resolution | 2011 - 2012 |
Guardian ad Litem | 10th Judicial District State Of Minnesota | 2009 - 2011 |
Associate | Blue Williams | 1996 - 1999 |
Federal Judicial Law Clerk | Judge Stanwood R. Duval Jr. | 1994 - 1996 |
Intern | 4th Circuit Court of Appeals | 1993 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association, CLE Committee | Executive Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
Lakeside Football Parent Rep | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, CLE Committee | Executive Committee Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Family Law Committee | Co-chair | 2013 - Present |
Roosevelt Athletic Boosters - Football | Treasurer | 2013 - Present |
Washington Women Lawyers | Member | 2013 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Moderate Means Program | Volunteer Attorney | 2012 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Children and the Law Section | Treasurer | 2010 - 2011 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Domestic Violence Committee | Board Member | 2009 - 2011 |
North Suburban Aquatic Club | President | 2009 - 2011 |
Louisiana State Bar Association | Executive Committee Member | 1995 - 1997 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ABA GPSolo Magazine | So You Want to Pack up the Kid and Go: A Guide to Post Divorce Relocations | 2015 |
Minnesota Family Law Journal | The Perfect Storm: Homemaking and Hurricane Katrina | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Louisiana State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Take Care: Protecting your Health, Your Finances and Your Children in a Divorce | Family Law | 2015 |
Chat with Women - Radio Show | Co-Parenting; Flat Fees | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Chamberlain v. Belle of Orleans | Class Certification |
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Elizabeth Wurdeman, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2021
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Elise Buie is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend her. She is experienced, passionate and driven. Elise's passion is family, and she ensures that her client's well-being, and that of their families, is at the forefront of her representation.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Elizabeth Wurdeman, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2021
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Elise Buie is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend her. She is experienced, passionate and driven. Elise's passion is family, and she ensures that her client's well-being, and that of their families, is at the forefront of her representation.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Chandra Lewnau, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Elise truly cares about her clients and their long-term well-being and is always willing to go the extra mile.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Other
Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Ruth Vogel, Family Attorney on Jan 4, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
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