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Cathy Lynn Guthrie

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

2820 Oakes Ave Ste E, Everett, WA

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002

Location

Law Offices of Cathy Lynn Guthrie

2820 Oakes Ave Ste E, Everett, WA, 98201-3630

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Cathy Lynn Guthrie's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sarah | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Service!!!

Cathy was absolutely fabulous to work with during this difficult time. She took the time to explain everything to me ranging from legal terms to what was best for my situation that I found confusing. Cathy always triple checked messages, paperwork, and numbers to make sure that everything was accur...ate. Not only was Cathy patient and thorough with my case, she showed great compassion! I highly recommend her if you are in need of a divorce attorney.

Posted by Ron | November 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A great hard working attorney.

I was referred to Cathy from a friend years ago. I called her in an emergency child custody situation. After a phone discussion she met me at the courthouse the morning of trial and stood up and won a temporary child custody order. After we had a chance to get to know one another I learned Cathy is v...ery honest and hard working. She helped me win custody and saved myself and my kids from a bad situation. Recently I needed Cathy's services again in a divorce case. Once again Cathy put together a very strong case. She is very thorough, very organized, and prepared. I have and will continue to recommend Cathy to anyone who needs an attorney.

Posted by Ashley | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated.

Cathy is a hard working and dedicated attorney. I was referred to Cathy by a good friend to represent me in my divorce. My divorce was challenging, however Cathy took the time to explain the process and was instrumental in successfully representing me. Cathy always took the time to keep me informe...d of all proceedings and made herself available to answer my questions. I would strongly recommend Cathy to anyone who is looking for a professional attorney.

Posted by Karina | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce, Post Divorce Property Settlement

My case was far from average and extremely labor intensive lasting eight years, seven post divorce. There were times when my situation did not have precedence and Cathy had to dig deep to support my case and find ways to keep my situation preserved, and she did, very capably. She pursued through an e...ight hour divorce trial and post divorce property settlement that lasted through stressful hours of debate, research, argument, with many hours of clarification to me so that I clearly understood the legal aspect of what was transpiring in my case, with much patience on her part. Cathy also went the extra mile until the very end where a final settlement property, that was unbelievably drawn out, where I was finally able to gain closure after years of intense stress and anxiety. Her patience, professionalism, and support was outstanding during these past years and kept me from going over the deep end many times over. Cathy is not only an intelligent, competent, efficient, authoritative attorney, she is also a very supportive and caring human being. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for legal services in her specialty. I'm deeply grateful.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2015 | Child Custody

Expertise is where it counts!

Cathy has been my attorney for 3 years during a highly emotional custody case in Skagit County. She handled it with compassion, tact, and forethought about how each issue may affect my future relationship with my child. She is very hard working, caring, knows the facts, and fought harder in my case... than I ever imagined she would...all on my behalf. Cathy has strong business skills to complement her legal practice; her extensive knowledge of financial issues superseded the other party saving me thousands of dollars in child support. I found her billing to be honest and accurate as compared to other experiences with attorneys in Skagit County. During my case, she negotiated aggressively with opposing party to agree on issues out of court saving me additional stress and money. Other professionals involved in my case commented on Cathy's professionalism and skill with complex family law issues, especially in the courtroom. I have already referred Cathy for other business and will not hesitate to call her again.

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Elizabeth Michelson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her for the same client, been opposing counsel, and observed her arguments in court for many years. She is knowledgeable, well-prepared, and effective. She is well-respected in the legal community."

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Kathryn Martin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In my experience with Ms. Guthrie as an opposing counsel, she was knowledgeable, professional, conscientious and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Ximena West

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roberta Madow

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Cathy is an aggressive and competent advocate. She has an excellent court presence. Any client would be well served to hire her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2002

updated on 09/12/2008

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Honors

1996

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

President, Guthrie Law Firm

1996 - 2008

Partner/Shareholder, O'Loane Nunn & Guthrie, PLLC

1992 - 1996

Associate, Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC , PLLC

Associations

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1994 - 1995

Washington Women Lawyers

President

1993 - 1997

Snohomish County Bar Association

Trustee

Education

N/A

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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