Misty Michelle Willits

Misty Michelle Willits

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Family

1001 Fourth Avenue , Suite 4200, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Helsell Fetterman LLP

1001 Fourth Avenue , Suite 4200, Seattle, WA, 98154-1154

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Misty Michelle Willits's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Family Law

I worked briefly with Misty Willits for a domestic partnership disillusion

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding lawyer and big results!

In April of 2007, I had the sad requirement to find a good lawyer for divorce representation. I did extensive interviews with many firms and finally settled on the firm of Helsell Fetterman to work with Misty Willits. Throughout my ten month ordeal, Misty wasa consummate professional in every aspect ...possible. She was extremely proactive and responsive to my every request. Through her extensive legal research, she found an additional large sum of money that I was due that I would never have requested and was ultimately awarded. In short, I could not be more pleased with Misty and her work. I HIGHLY recommend her!

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Misty Michelle Willits's Lawyer Endorsements

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James McGuire

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Misty is an excellent advocate. As a fellow family law attorney, we consult regularly on cases together. She is smart, attentive to detail, and always interested in creative solutions to difficult problems. I strongly endorse Misty."

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Caleb Oken-Berg Bonm

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Misty was opposing counsel on a family law matter. She was extremely professional, courteous, and effectively advocated for her client's interests. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacy Heard

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Misty was opposing counsel on a case involving divorce and contested parenting issues. While a strong advocate for her client, she was reasonable and her priority was doing what was in the parties' best interests. I would recommend her without reservation."

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Cynthia Buhr

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Misty is one of the most present and accessible lawyers I know. She always answers the phone. That alone is unheard of and to be commended. Not only that, I find myself automatically and unquestioningly wanting to believe everything she says. It must be the way she says it. If we have a case together, I am going to have to really be careful. But in the meantime, I think MIsty is an amazing attorney."

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Justin Widlund

Family lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Aaron Pelley

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch. Trustworthy and professional. "

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Stacy Heard

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James McGuire

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Cynthia Buhr

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Laura Banks

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Aaron Pelley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Law Review, Willamette University College of Law

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Associate Attorney, Helsell Fetterman LLP

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Olson & Hurley PLLC

Associations

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2008 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

Companis

Board of Directors

2006 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

QLaw- GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Board of Directors

2006 - 2010

QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington

Board Member

Education

2004

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Diversity CLE

Ethics CLE

2008

Successfully Representing Non-Traditional Families

Representing Non-Traditional Families

2008

Financial and Estate Planning for Domestic Partners

Financial and Estate Planning for Domestic Partners

Publications

2004

Willamette Law Review A Debt or Not a Debt, That is the Question: Classification of Pension and Retirement Loans in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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