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"Divorce with Dignity"
Divorce can be heart wrenching and difficult. However, it does not have to be if you contact Jim Saulsbury, an experienced divorce attorney whose office serves King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. Jim Saulsbury helps his clients reduce the anxiety and stress of divorce. Jim guides men and women in dissolving a marital bond with respect and fairness using the cooperative process, mediation, arbitration or litigation
A Skilled Negotiator
Jim Saulsbury offers his clients a less combative way to divorce. There is no war and there are no court appearances. Instead, Jim Saulsbury works with respective clients and a possible team of a communications coach and a financial planner/CPA to negotiate and agree on child custody, visitation and the equitable division of their marital assets and debts.
Jim Saulsbury uses his talents in the art of negotiation and communication as well as a great sense of humor and compassion to help couples divorce with their dignity intact. Jim Saulsbury addresses each client's concern over the small details and fine print in a divorce agreement with his extensive knowledge of family law. .
Clients Have Choices
Jim Saulsbury is a strong litigator who effectively articulates and argues for his clients' interests in contested divorce cases. However, more often the parties in a divorce are willing to use a cooperative process, mediation or arbitration because of all the benefits. Jim Saulsbury's clients certainly are presented with all the options.
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Po Box 66195, Seattle, WA, 98166-0195
PO Box 66195, Seattle, WA, 98166-0195
126 SW 148th St, C100-151, Burien, WA, 98166
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Posted by Lacey | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
. I cannot thank James enough for the work he has done to help me with my DV situation. I needed help navigating and obtaining a civil protection order, and James was present for each and every court proceeding, making sure I was comfortable, confident, and ready. James provided evidence and delivere...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Understanding of the problems I wanted to solve, provided concrete advice on what I need to prepare to present my facts and logic, very responsive when I had questions. Helped me achieve my goal and resolve issues. Good advocate for me as a client.
Posted by Lindsay | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
My divorce was incredibly stressful and James took much of that away. I felt he really understood my goal of a dissolution with as little drama as possible. He was very kind and respectful, he seemed to be friends or at least friendly to all staff members at the court house. I could tell he was well ...
Posted by Karen | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I feel so honored to have been excepted and then hired Jim to handle my divorce back in 2007. I just picked him out of the phone book and hit the jack pot when I retained him. He was professional, sensitive , and extremely helpful. He has always left an enormous impression on me. I am a flight atte...
Posted by Rachel | January 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I found Jim through NOLO, received excellent advice and then hired him. He walked me through each step of my divorce, ensuring I knew what was happening and answering my many questions. We came very close to trial and through his years of wisdom and sound direction, we were able to avoid it. During m...
"I endorse this lawyer. My experience with Mr. Saulsbury was extremely positive - he was very professional and pleasant."
"James is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Attorney Saulsbury offers insightful advice and is a valuable asset to this community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Mr. Saulsbury. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
"If you need a family law lawyer and your in Washington State, you need James Saulsbury on your side. He is an Excellent lawyer and will fight like a pit bull to win your case. I endorse this lawyer."
"James Saulsbury is a dedicated, highly-skilled family law attorney. He is well-respected within the legal community and I fully endorse him."
"Mr. Saulsbury is the definition of a knowledgeable, hardworking and experience attorney. I welcome the opportunity to endorse him."
"James Saulsbury is a very fine family lawyer. If you should have need for a divorce or custody lawyer, Mr. Salisbury would be a good choice. I recommend him."
"Having worked with Jim on a dissolution of marriage case, I saw first-hand the competent, compassionate, and efficient representation he provides to his clients. Jim is great to work with and I highly recommend him."
"James Saulsbury has a wealth of experience and insight into the problems clients face when going through a divorce or separation."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"When you find yourself in need of a family law attorney, it is important to retain an attorney who is competent, compassionate and tenacious. Mr. Saulsbury is well respected in the legal community for just those reasons."
"Mr. Saulsbury is an outstanding attorney with an impeccable reputation in the legal profession. These characteristics are not only well deserved, but have been earned after years of practicing law with the utmost integrity. He is a zealous advocate who serves his clients with compassion and dignity. Mr. Saulsbury is a highly skilled lawyer that I endorse without reservation."
"Mr. Saulsbury is an excellent attorney who puts his clients' needs first. His knowledge of family law is thorough and he has proven his experience in court, case after case. I would highly recommend him to any client."
"I endorse Attorney James Saulsbury as Family Law Attorney in Seattle, Washington. He is a caring, energic and financially knowledgable in areas of Family Law. It is a privilege and honor to endorse Attorney James Saulsbury as a top notch Family Law Attorney in Seattle!"
"I highly recommend this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and skilled. Anyone using his services will not regret it!"
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Member of the Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2011
Attorney of the Year, Legal Shield
1991 - Present
Attorney, James T. Saulsbury, Attorney at Law
1997 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Wife was awarded seven years of back child support
Complex divorce trial. Case was appealed to the appellate court and our verdict was upheld.
At trial successfully defended the widow of the deceased from a will challenge by children from husband's first marriage.
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Contract Law and how it effects your daily life.
2006
English
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