Sally A. Lanham

Sally A. Lanham

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Child Custody ... +3 more

1001 Fourth Ave., Suite 3600, Seattle, WA

About Sally

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

This is the bulk of my practice. I have done more dissolutions than I can count.

39 years | 250 cases

60%
Mediation 15%

I have done mediation for a number of years. I have been exploring this area more and more and have been taking the necessary training to expand my mediation practice. Reducing conflict is always the best way to go.

32 years | 45 cases

15%
Child Custody 10%

Most divorce cases includes child support and custody. Like most family matters, there is never a "simple" case. All aspects of family law require expertise in more than one area.

39 years | 75 cases

10%
Adoption 5%

39 years | 15 cases

5%
Guardianship 5%

I have taken the Professional Guardianship Training but have found that representing Guardians or the person for whom the guardianship is being established is a better fit. I enjoy working with guardians as they begin the often difficult job of being incharg of another person's life.

39 years | 10 cases

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

I have prepared prenuptial agreements and reviewed them. In the State of Washington, both parties need attorneys to validate such an agreement. I am hesitant to do a prenuptial agreement if marriage is too close to make the agreement voluntary.

39 years | 75 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 265-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 39 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mikkelborg Broz Wells & Fryer, PLLC

1001 Fourth Ave., Suite 3600, Seattle, WA, 98154-1130

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Sally A. Lanham's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | September 23, 2011

Sally is a strong professional for in law

I owned a piece of property that I bought when I was young and the taxes on the land were killing me...paying more than the property was worth. I owed a substantial amount in back taxes and sought the help of Sally. She made several calls and straightened the entire mess out. Sally has a great dis...position, is very approachable and possesses an excellent knowledge of law. One of the few people in the world that still takes notes with a fountain pen! She listens to you and give great advice, she was a joy to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone with family law issues.

Posted by Brian | October 29, 2008

Client Review

I used Ms. Lanham to help me through a very difficult divorce. I sufered a brain aneurysm in 2003, and as I result of my brain injury, I can not transfer memories from short term to long term memory. I tried two other attorneys before I found Sally. She was very responsive, knowledgeable and did n...ot mind the same questions time after time. She kept focused (and kept me focused) on the task at hand. She anticipated every move made by my x-wife. I still occasionally rely on Ms. Lanham to help me through issues with the x-wife. I highly recommend Sally!

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Sally A. Lanham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca White

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Eagle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Willard

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I known Sally for a number of years and she is a smart and skilled lawyer who knows law and how to get results."

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Roger Dunaway

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Sally for about 7 years. We previously worked together at the same law firm. I think very highly of Sally's work. Sally is a hard working attorney and serves her clients very well. I refer my clients' family law matters to Sally."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Probono Award for Service to the King County Superior Court, King County Suprior Court

2003

Award for ProBono Service the King County Superior Court, King County Superior Court

2002

Award for ProBono Service the King County Superior Court, King County Superior Court

2001

Award for ProBono Service the King County Superior Court, King County Superior Court

1982

American Jurisprudence Award for the Study of Property, The Lawyers Co-Operative Publish Company

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Family Law Attorney, Mikkelborg Broz Wells and Fryer PLLC

1993 - 1995

Adjunct Professor, Edmonds Community College

1987 - 1999

Attorney, Law Office of Sally A. Lanham

1985 - 1987

Associate, Law Offices of Steven J. Fields

1977 - 1982

English, Speach, Drama, Reading, Librarian Teacher, Dietrich School District

Associations

2008 - Present

King County Bar Association

Chair of the Lawyer Referal Committee

2007 - Present

King County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2006 - Present

King County Lawyer Referal Committee

Member

1997 - Present

St. Joseph Quilt Group

Chairman

1986 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1986 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1983 - 1983

University of Idaho Law Review

Summer Editor

1982 - 1983

University of Idaho Law Review

Academic Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Osborne vs. Osborne

Client had to give notice to the Grandmother

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Education

1985

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Central Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Advanced Family Law Practice of Paralegals

Preparing Financial Statements Quickly and Effectively

Publications

2004

King County Bar Bulletin I Am Thankful to be a Family Law Lawyer

1986

University of Idaho Law Review Survey of Family Law Cases

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