$ 225-400 per hour
Megan found her passion for family law while practicing in Colorado before returning to the Pacific Northwest. She is a compassionate advocate for her clients and focuses her practice on all family law issues, where she strives for favorable outcomes for families and their futures. Megan prides herself on her communication skills and her ability to set realistic expectations for clients from the onset of a case. She believes family law is about achieving a balance between the human perspective and the law, while ensuring clients are well-informed about the process. Megan has successfully handled all aspects of family law cases, including uncontested/amicable dissolutions, mediation and arbitration, and litigation.
As a military spouse, Megan has developed skills in helping military families navigate all aspects of divorce and family law issues. Not only does Megan speak the lingo, but she has a breadth of experience in addressing military divorce issues, military custody issues, and military retirements.
Megan grew up in Texas, graduating from Texas A&M University with her undergraduate degree. After falling in love with the Pacific Northwest, Megan attended law school at Seattle University School of Law, graduating in 2015. While in law school, Megan interned for two Washington State Supreme Court justices, interned at the Washington Attorney General’s Office, and was an editor and published author on the Seattle University Law Review. After graduation from law school, Megan practiced in Colorado until 2019, when she and her family returned to Washington.
Megan is active in the local Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association and the TPCBA Family Law Section. She is currently serving as a Trustee on the Family Law Section Board.
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Acquired: 2019
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2615 Jahn Ave NW, Ste E-7, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
10 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Pushed aside and made to feel very unimportant
I had a good initial consultation visit with Megan and thought everything was good. Unfortunately, she dropped the ball on my post-divorce custody and expense reimbursement case. After working with her for several months, I found out she was moving away from a draft email sent by the firm. There w...
Posted by Jason | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
An amazing Attorney and person that puts family first
With the separation at hand, I was a mess trying to figure life out and how to take care of my kids and what the next steps would be. I was confused and lost. From the first meeting with Megan Bent at Bliss Law group – Family and Divorce Law, I felt at ease for the first time in months. Megan has ...
Posted by Andrea | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Megan is the MVP!!
I hired Megan and her legal team for a lawsuit served to me by my ex-husband. This lawsuit was messy and involved an exuberant amount of financial subpoenas. Megan never broke a sweat! Megan and the legal team got right to work! The legal team kept me well informed, and always made sure I knew exactl...
"Megan is a strategic family law attorney. She has a solid analytical mind that makes her an effective advocate. Megan is excellent at looking at all the considerations in a case. I highly recommend Megan for any family law matter."
"Megan Bent is an excellent attorney, who has great customer service! I have conferred with Megan many times on my own cases and she always provides great insight. Megan's legal writing is also top notch! I endorse this attorney."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2023 - Present
Attorney, Harbor Family Law Group
2021 - 2023
Attorney, Bliss Law Group
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Black & Graham, PC/Graham Law PC
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Fredrickson Johnson & Belveal, LLC
2023 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionTrustee
Member
Member
Former Member
Member
2018 - 2019
El Paso Bar Association New Lawyers DivisionFormer Chair
2015
Juris Doctor
2015
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