I have been a family law attorney for over 15 years, first in London, England and (since 2002) here in Seattle. I put this depth of experience to work for my clients every day. Family law requires legal expertise, and a willingness to use common sense, in order to make the system work for children and families. I am proud of my litigation skills, and also proud to be part of the collaborative law revolution in family law.
Practice areas
Family law litigation and collaborative family law. Experienced in all types of family law including divorce, parenting disputes, dependency, financial settlements, pre nups, adoption and non-parental custody. Member of King County Bar Association and King County Collaborative Law.
26 years
26 years
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2002 | 12/05/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Rao & Pierce PLLC | 2002 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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King County Collaborative Law | N/A | 2008 - Present |
King County Bar Association Family Law Section | N/A | 2002 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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London Guildhall University School of Law | N/A | 1993 |
Alexis Toma, Government Attorney on Oct 10, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Gaber, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 24, 2008
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Katy is one of the best lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with. She is intelligent, hard working, and puts her clients first. She never loses focus of the fact that this is family law and that client's lives will be immensely affected by it. I have opposed her in a case and witnessed her arguing motions before the bench on numerous occasions. She is well spoken and covers her client's needs with a style and efficiency that I hope to one day possess.
Christina King, Child abuse Attorney on Jun 4, 2008
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Katy Banahan is as good as they get in the practice of family law. Not only is she compassionate and thorough, but also she presents tenacity that has results for her clients over and over again, prodigious results.
Zeshan Khan, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Banahan is one of the best attorneys I know. She's highly intelligent, reasonable, and diligent. She understands the big picture of any case and is strategically sharp and insightful. Few attorneys have the breadth of knowledge and experience she does. I cannot recommend her enough; a truly talented attorney and a treasure to the practice.
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