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Marguerite Caroline Smith
also known as Smith, Maggie
About Marguerite
Biography
My practice is primarily family law with an emphasis on separation, divorce, child custody and complex property including closely held business issues. My emphasis is negotiation where possible and litigation, as a last resort, where necessary.
I also provide dispute resolution services (limited to negotiation, mediation and arbitration) for closely held business disputes.
I handle WA, interstate and international cases.
I am a member of several Bar Associations and Sections amongst which are the following: KCBA Family Law section, Chair of the International Law section for KCBA, Vice Chair ABA International Family Law section, KCBA Collaborative Law Section.
My goal is to reduce stress and expense to the parties as much as possible and to explore all avenues to defuse conflict and reduce litigation.
I provide mediation,arbitration,collaborative law,cooperative law and litigation services to clients.
I am a member of the WA State, District of Columbia, Minnesota Bars, and a member of the Bar of England and Wales.
I can be reached at, e-mail:
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
30%
16 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
16 years
Child Custody
20%
16 years
Mediation
20%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 39 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 43 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Marguerite Caroline Smith
1215 Fourth Avenue, Suite 940, Seattle, WA, 98161
Flexx Law, PS (formerly Smith Family Law P S)
1215 Fourth Avenue, Suite 940, Seattle, WA, 98161
Law Offices of Marguerite Caroline Smith
1215 Fourth Ave Suite 940, Seattle, WA, 98161
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Xavier | December 28, 2010 | Child Custody
Highly recommended
Ms. Smith helped during a long and difficult international divorce involving child custody issues. Besides being very knowledgeable, she is also very organized and proactive. Throughout the whole process, she clearly explained the alternatives and their consequences. She sought and found advice on fo...
Posted by michael | November 17, 2010 | Child Custody
Helpful attorney that understands the business
I have been using Marguerite Smith as my attorney for my son's case since early 2009. The case lead to trial which Maggie handled very well and I was thankful that I had her representing me during this stressful time. We are still facing ongoing custody issues for my son and continue to use Maggi...
Marguerite Caroline Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Maggie and I are members of the KCBA Business law section. She has a strong business acumen which she uses seamlessly in all areas of her practice. I've admired the way she has developed a niche practice by understanding the business side of family and international law. She is very active in the community and where possible she is first on my list of referrals."
"Maggie Smith is a superb attorney. I know her primarily as a member of family and international law sections of the American and King County (Washington State) Bar Associations. She is a well known and highly respected attorney locally and nationally in the areas of family law, child custody, collaborative law, and international law. She is also a very talented leader of groups of other attorneys who practice in these subject areas. I would recommend her to any potential client without reservation."
"I have known Ms. Smith for a number of years now, both as an opposing counsel and as a fellow Collaborative lawyer. I have alwasy found her to be a good lawyer to work with. As a Collaborative lawyer, she works to find good resolutions for her clients through peaceful means."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
President, Flexx Law, PS
2002 - 2009
President, Smith Family Law, PS
1995 - 2002
Owner, Law Offices of Marguerite C. Smith
Associations
2009 - Present
King County Bar Association, International Law SectionChair
2007 - Present
American Bar Association, International Law and Practice SectionVice-Chair
1987 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
1980 - Present
Bar of England and Wales
Washington DC
Member
2007 - 2007
King County Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeChair
2006 - 2007
Washington State Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeMember
2006 - 2007
King County Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeMember
Education
1982
William Mitchell College of Law
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2009
King County Bar Association, International Law Section
International Child Custody
2008
ABA International Law
Prenuptials for the business client (held in Brussels Belgium)
Publications
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
International Move Means Connecting the Legal Dots
2008
King County Bar Bulletin
Is U.S. Finally Joining the World to Protect Children?
2008
ABA International Family Law Committee Newsletter
Mediation in Hague Abduction Cases
2006
King County Bar Bulletin
The Hague Convention: Don't Practice Family Law Without It
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides