Leigh Noffsinger

Leigh Noffsinger

also known as Noffsinger Family Law

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bainbridge Island, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

187 Parfitt Way SW, Suite 275, Bainbridge Island, WA

About Leigh

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Collaborative divorce including all related topics (parenting, child support, spousal maintenance, asset division), representation of high net worth and high profile clients

16 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Noffsinger Family Law

187 Parfitt Way SW, Suite 275, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

Noffsinger Family Law

820 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104

Noffsinger Family Law

Po Box 11444, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

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Leigh Noffsinger's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Clark | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A attorney who is a tireless and intelligent advocate for her clients.

I retained Leigh to represent me in my divorce settlement, after 33 years of marriage. This was my first experience with divorce and it was the most stressful and frustrating ordeal that took 13 months to settle. Leigh was more than just an attorney, she also provided guidance that helped relieve my ...stress level and deal with my turbulent emotions. Her legal counsel was professional and her expertise in collaborative divorce was sound. She is a patient and compassionate attorney who took the time to walk me through the collaborative divorce process through settlement. I loved Leigh's sense of appropriate humor, which helped get me through a very difficult time in my life. I would recommend Leigh to anyone who is facing a divorce is a safe environment. She is an "All-Star" in my book. I quickly learned to trust Leigh and to speak frankly with her. While she is a professional

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Leigh Noffsinger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Storch

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having worked with Leigh on a very complex case, I can recommend her services highly to anyone seeking compassionate, diligent, creative representation. She does a fantastic job problem-solving, particularly meeting her clients right where they are and given what their unique needs are. Cannot recommend her services highly enough!"

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Anne-Marie Sargent

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leigh is a wonderful person and highly skilled lawyer. She is sensible in results and skillfully and thoughtfully guides clients through difficult times. I highly recommend Leigh."

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Sarah Sannes

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leigh has achieved the perfect balance between being professional and personal in her representation of her clients. While she has a compassionate heart, she also has a smart legal mind and is a firm and creative negotiator. All these qualities serve her clients well and achieve positive results tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. I often refer people to Leigh and endorse her completely."

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Courtney Story

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leigh is a strong attorney who brings professionalism and integrity to all her matters. More importantly, she cares about her clients and community. She understands the complexities of family law and how this impacts families and strives to reach the best outcome for her client."

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Sara Wahl

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leigh is an amazing attorney and has worked hard to bring Collaborative Law to the forefront of family law dispute resolution."

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Thomas Cena

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Leigh has a sensible approach to client matters, and strives to see all available options to help save clients time, money and emotional pain. She is creative and collaborative, but can write a sharp-pointed brief when needed. I enjoy working with her whenever I have the opportunity."

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Melissa Storch

Family lawyer

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Anne-Marie Sargent

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kirsten Hytopoulos

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Courtney Story

Family lawyer

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Sarah Sannes

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer on Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island Review

2017

Best Lawyer on Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Review

2016

Best Lawyer on Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Review

2008

Family Law Mentor Program Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association

2000

Membership, Order of the Coif

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Leigh Noffsinger, Attorney at Law, PLLC

2000 - 2002

Staff Attorney, United States District Court

Associations

2021 - 2024

King County Collaborative Law

Pro Bono Committee Member

2020 - 2021

King County Bar Association

Chair, Collaborative Law Section

2020 - 2022

Hyla School Board of Trustees

Trustee

2014 - 2015

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

President

2013 - 2015

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Board Member

2013 - 2013

King County Collaborative Law

Committee Member

2011 - 2012

Kitsap Collaborative Law Professionals

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Experienced collaborative attorney

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Education

2000

University of Washington School of Law

J.D. with Honors, Order of the Coif

Speaking Engagements

2023

Two-Day Basic Collaborative Law Mandatory Training

Basic Collaborative Law Training

2021

Monthly Meeting

How to Grow Your Collaborative Divorce Practice

2021

King County Bar Association

Converting Consults to Collaborative Cases

2018

King County Bar Association Collaborative Law Section

Advanced Discussions on Basic Topics in Collaborative Law: The First Four-Way Meeting

2018

CHiP Talks, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, February 10, 2018

From the Trenches

Publications

2017

Washington State Bar Association, NW Lawyer What Cancer Taught Me About Being a Divorce Attorney

1999

Washington Law Review Wanted Posters, Bulletproof Vests, and the First Amendment: Distinguishing True Threats from Coercive Political Advocacy

Languages

English

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