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Elizabeth de Bagara Steen
also known as Elizabeth Steen
About Elizabeth
Biography
Your divorce is in your hands. You are in charge at Westside Collaborative Law. Call us.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
34%
21 cases
Administrative Law
33%
17 years | 131 cases
Mediation
33%
16 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 12 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Divorce Without Court: Westside Collaborative Law PLLC
4752 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116-4261
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Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer
An excellent highly informative and straightforward lawyer that helped me with my divorce. Her knowledge and honesty is very rare.
Posted by Mel | May 27, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Such an amazing person - high morals and a delight to speak to
I called Elizabeth to ask if she would take a case for one of my family members. Although she was not practicing that area of law, she was the sweetest person and helped me. She listened through my entire case and helped me find out what it is I am seeking and also referred me to the person who could...
Posted by T | July 20, 2018 | Administrative Law
Excellent Advice/Guidance
Elizabeth is extremely knowledgeable in her area of practice of Washington State Administrative law related to DSHS. I really appreciated Elizabeth taking the time to consult me about a pending issue that was very concerning for me.
Posted by Evangelina | May 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Liz helped me- I am a Licensed Child Care Provider
I am a licensed child care provider and was fortunate to have had Liz represent me in my case against the state. She was very well informed with the state WAC's, persistent in our hearings and extremely professional at all times. She was very attentive to my needs and my story. She made me feel comfo...
Posted by Jenny | October 08, 2013 | Business
As a former client I fully, whole heartedly recomend her.
Elizabeth de Bagara at Washington Business Advocates is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She knew who to call to get things done. Her bills were always exactly as predicted, no surprises. I would recommend her to all my friends.
Elizabeth de Bagara Steen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I reached out to Liz about mediating a divorce case with me and I came away impressed. She has a real knack for understanding people and was amazing at keeping the conversations productive throughout the mediation. I was unsure if they would be successful, but thanks to Liz's calm demeanor and warm personality the couple left the mediation with an agreement and finalized the case soon after."
"Mrs. Steen has a personality well suited to collaborative law. She is careful, pays attention to detail and has the ability to keep professional distance while at the same time care. This is unusual in a lawyer and I would highly recommend her to any couple looking to mediate a divorce with an ethical and responsible lawyer."
"I admire Liz as a tough, effective, and creative administrative law attorney, who loves her clients and her work. Her focus is administrative hearings before state agencies, particularly Department of Health, Department of Early Learning, and Department of Financial Institutions. I would recommend her highly to anyone with need for representation in these areas!"
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"I fully endorse Ms. de Bagara. She is a talented and highly dedicated attorney who works hard to advance the best interests of her clients. She is both personable and professional and I'm confident in her ability to effectively deal with administrative agencies."
"I have known Liz for several years. She has a great reputation in the community. I turn to her for all of my administrative law questions."
"Ms. de Bagara is a dedicated researcher and a tireless advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend Liz de Bagara as an administrative law attorney. She is knowledgeable, thorough and professional. Liz listens carefully to her clients and advocates effectively on their behalf."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth is a fierce advocate for her clients before professional licensing boards. She is thorough and provides a strong voice, when that is appropriate. Her years in regulatory compliance and as a lobbyist make her a tremendous advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Administrative Law Liaison, Washington Young Lawyers Committee - WSBA
2009
DC Liason, League of Women Voters
2006
Communications Chair, Tenant Assistance Project
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Washington Business Advocates
2012 - 2013
Attorney Pending Admission, Rosenberg Law Group PLLC
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Federal Commuications Commission
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Transportation Security Administration (Tsa)
2007 - 2008
Intern, United States Senate
Associations
2018 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2018 - Present
King County Bar AssociationVice Chair - Collaborative Law Section
2018 - Present
King County Collaborative LawFPLG Committee Member
2018 - Present
International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2018 - Present
Pierce County Center for Dialog & ResolutionMediation Practicum Member
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Administrative Law SectionNewsletter Chairperson
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Feet FirstPolicy Committee Member
2008 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember - Administrative Law Section
2014 - 2015
Washington State Bar Association, Administrative Law SectionSection Member and Liaison to WYLC
2014 - 2015
Washington State Bar Association, Administrative Law SectionBoard Member
2013 - 2015
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2013 - 2015
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionYoung Lawyer Liaison to Administrative Law Section
2008 - 2011
League of Women VotersCommunications Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Department of Health v. R____
Investigation dropped without charges after three months.
Department of Early Learning v. F
Charges dropped and business reopened after 10 weeks.
Department of Early Learning v. S.__
Suspension lifted after win at stay hearing, Department dropped charges.
Department of Licensing v. T____ (Seattle area business owner)
Charges were dropped and the business owner agreed to 1 year probation during which the state would oversee his paperwork submissions.
Education
2007
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Hillsdale College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Seattle Select Attorneys Association
I Can't Lose My Business: Defending Administrative Agency Actions in Washington State
2014
City Neighborhood Council
Updates to Election Law in Seattle
2013
King County Bar Association Small Firm and Solo Committee
Practice Before the Office of Administrative Hearings
Publications
2014
Administrative Law - Published by the Administrative Law Section of Washington State Bar Association
Seattle v. Egan, 179 Wn. App. 333, 317 P.3d 568 (2014)
2010
League of Women Voters
Legislative Watch
2009
League of Women Voters
Legislative Watch
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ex-husband's attorney filed for Notice of Unavailability for almost 2 months?
12 Apr 2019
Q&A
Are these incidences enough to put a restraining order on me?
15 Apr 2019
Q&A
Am I being taking advantage of in my divorce agreement?
26 Nov 2018