Margaret Doyle Fitzpatrick

Margaret Doyle Fitzpatrick

4.4
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 48 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

1734 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 48 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1977

Inactive In Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Puget Sound Family Law

1734 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA, 98107

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Margaret Doyle Fitzpatrick's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Margaret Fitzpatrick review

Margaret and her paralegal are either sick. Their family is sick or they are out of time for long periods of time. They both have random phone numbers that they call you with one of them always says unknown. They want to meet with you for four hours at time to review things that have already been di...scussed at meetings prior. I have not had one invoice from Margaret Fitzpatrick that states where my $10,000 went. When I asked for an invoice, she said that they always send them on the first of the month. Why couldn’t she just send me an invoice at that time? Scary. I have been scammed. I received notice from my ex-husband‘s attorney that she is not representing me. I’ve tried to contact all of the telephone numbers that I have that came from Margaret or her paralegal. I have not received any response though she is my acting attorney for the next 13 days. I called their office and I was hung up on.. I placed a review not less than five minutes ago and it was taken off. I am definitely going to be seeking legal retribution and keep my review posted even if I have to continue to post it every two minutes. They claimed they have clear communication and empathy to relieve your fears and anxiety on their website, but that is the complete opposite from the truth. I beg you do not go here. You will be told to do a whole bunch of things that traditionally are needed but when you send these items via email, they will come back and say to you, they did not receive them. Margaret typically will say she did not receive them because her paralegal is sick. I was on the phone for three hours, explaining that I had already sent all the information she was saying I did not send. I resent the emails that I sent her while we were on the phone. When I looked back at my emails, they were proved to have been sent to her originally. I have all of my emails still and every single message from this office stating my facts above to be true. I hope you read this for your mental and physical health. Do not go here!!

Posted by Fred | August 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Good Lawyer for aTough process.

Divorce is not fun. It racked me to my core. Margaret took the time to acknowledge that but not coddle me. There are many realities built into the law that disfavor successful men. Margaret informed me fully of the realistic outcomes of my case and skillfully manuvered it to a resolution. The w...orst part was fighting over custody issues. Margaret sense of timing was excellent and got me a far better parenting plan than what was initially offered. The bottom line truth is that for most people divorce is unwanted experience. My trust in Margaret was well placed she made it better for me because she listened to me and steered me through that morass.

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Margaret Doyle Fitzpatrick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bita Soltan-Qurraie

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Margaret is a relentless advocate on behalf of her clients. She is thorough, prepared, and most importantly she delivers results for her clients. I worked with Margaret for several years, know her work ethic, and can recommend her with confidence."

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Jan Olson

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I represented the respondent husband charged with Assault 4 'DV'. Margaret represented him in family court on a dissolution occurring at the same time. I observed her in depositions and in court. I was awed by her bravery on behalf of our client, with pretty bad facts. She was passionate and forceful with her convictions to the court, and opposing counsel. She got a great result for our client, which made my role much easier. She did a wonderful job, and I hope to be able to work with her in the future. I strongly endorse her !"

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Jay Neff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca White

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Snell

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I have hired her for family law representation, and she is top notch. Margaret is a very tough adversary for opponents, and a compassionate advocate for her clients. I have recommended Ms. Fitzpatrick to potential clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Puget Sound Family Law, PLLC

2004 - 2019

Attorney, Michael W. Bugni & Associates, PLLC

1996 - 2004

Associate then Partner, Moriarty Mikkelborn Broz Wells & Fryer

1979 - 1982

Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1977 - 1979

Staff Lawyer, American Bar Association

Associations

2009 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association, Family Law Section

1986 - Present

King County Bar Association

1977 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

1977

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Spring 2006

Business Valuation

Languages

English

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