Nathan Cliber

Nathan Cliber

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 16 years

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

2317 NW Market St, Seattle, WA

About Nathan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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No misconduct found

Location

Seattle Divorce Services

2317 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, 98107

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Nathan Cliber's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Anna | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassionate, ethical, knowledgeable attorney

I hired Nathan hoping for a fair, collaborative, and compassionate divorce. Achieving that turned out to be trickier than I’d imagined and Nathan’s deep knowledge of family law and genuine desire for equitable outcomes made that possible. Nathan recognizes that divorce is just one moment is the grand...er story of your life and getting through it with grace, fairness, and your values intact is what sets you up for success in what comes next: in my case, establishing a functional co-parenting relationship that was minimally damaged by the divorce process. At every step, Nathan deescalated tensions, doused flames, quelled fears, and steered toward resolution. After months of back-and-forth negotiations that were going nowhere, his recommendation toward mediation was exactly what we needed to work out the final disagreements and come to a final resolution without going to court. Nathan is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in family law and also very skilled at explaining and sharing that knowledge in a clear and easily understandable way. He’ll listen to your hopes and your unique situation and then diligently support you and uphold your values in every decision, communication, and negotiation. If every family law attorney was as professional and forthright as Nathan, I think more families would come out of the divorce process with less hostility and a better foundation for peaceful collaboration going forward.

Posted by Jesse | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Brilliant work

I hired Nathan to help me attain full custody of my daughter. After years of litigation between myself and my ex-wife using other legal services, Nathan helped execute a verbal agreement and transform that into court approved documents in record time and at minimal expense. I was beyond impressed w...ith his kindness, communication, and elegance in dealing with both myself and my ex-wife. A genuine professional and a very nice human being. Very refreshing.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent attorney

Nathan did a wonderful job working a very difficult divorce. Dealt skillfully with custody, military matters, and accusations of abuse and mental disorder. It was, understandably, a long process, but the end result was exactly the fair and equitable conclusion that we pursued from day one. As an a...dded bonus, he's an absolute delight to work with—he's a consummate professional with a fantastic attitude and a great sense of humor. Having a bit of sunshine in one of the worst experiences in my life was invaluable. Nathan has my utmost confidence and highest recommendation!

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child custody case

I came to Nathan when other possibilities had been exhausted and I needed a lawyer. The nature of my case was extreme. The other side was willing to stop at nothing to see they got their way and was using the courts in an, at best, questionable manner. There was an enormous amount of work to be done.... Nathan's knowledge and diligent planning and execution, throughout the year or so my case went on, secured full custody of my child with protections in place. This gave us a buffer from the other party's harassing behavior. We are forever grateful to Nathan and his team!

Posted by kristinmg01 | June 04, 2015 | Child Custody

Brilliant, Quick, Efficient, and Caring Attorney

Nathan, Ululani Akiona, and their team helped me resolve a multitude of issues in my extremely hairy parentage case. During my initial interview, Nathan and Ululani both grasped the whole scenario within minutes, and retained said information down to every last detail. They never forgot anything thr...oughout my entire 2.5 year case. Both Nathan and Ululani are wonderful attorneys who are responsive to their clients needs and are willing to strongly advocate for them. Both are very quick, intelligent, and really fight for their clients. On top of that duo, their team is extraordinary and when things are difficult, they are all there to keep you on track with next steps and what to expect. Nathan and Ululani are very clear, remember everything, are extremely communicative, and never leave you confused or wondering what is going on. They even go so far as to CC you on emails with the opposing party; you are never out of the loop with them. There are no questions when you’re represented by Nathan and/or Ululani. They keep you informed and help you know what is in the best interest of your case. If that wasn’t enough, they go above and beyond, and are always very thorough. Both will straight shoot information, but in a tactful manner. In the midst of my really hairy custody case, it was Nathan and Ululani that really helped ease my fears and stress. Without their reassurance and knowledge, I would have been a wreck. It’s difficult to trust someone you don’t know to help make the best decisions for what will end up being your child’s (and yours) life. But with Nathan and Ululani, I trust them 100%. They both are fantastic, brilliant and very easy to work with. I highly recommend them. I was for sure very lucky to have them representing me.

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Nathan Cliber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Wheeler

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've done several cases with Nathan. He's want one should want in a lawyer: knows the law, works to solve problems (not worsen them), and is a straight shooter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Neff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Dellino

Unknown lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Mr. Cliber. Well versed in all aspects of family law and a stellar person, I have referred clients to Nate in the past knowing they would be in the best hands. I am fortunate to have known Nate since law school when we worked together in a clinical program. He has always impressed me with his commitment strong advocacy for his clients, his genuine compassion, and his high level of intelligence. I would call on Nate to cover my own cases if I had a need which is to say I trust him with my clients. This is the highest compliment another lawyer can offer."

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Neil Juneja

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nathan. He is brilliant, competent, and very knowledgable about the law. His writing skills are second to none."

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Jennie Laird

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"When given the opportunity to bring another lawyer into my firm, I sought out Nathan and invited him aboard. Having previously supervised his clinical work in a law school setting, I thought he would be a great fit for the work we do - excellent family law representation for people who are going through the most difficult times of their lives. Nathan is an excellent attorney and advocate, and I am proud to work beside him."

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Mark Larsson

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Friend

"What else can I say but that Nate rocks. One of the most intelligent people I have ever met and I would hate to ever face him in court. You definitely want him on your side and not against you."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Seattle Divorce Services

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Michael W. Bugni & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

King County Collaborative Law

Member

2014 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Western Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

Languages

English

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