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Leslie R. Bottimore
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Biography
At CLEAR WATER Legal Services, P.L.L.C. and CLEAR WATER Mediation Services, L.L.C. - the Law Firm and Mediation / Coaching Center - Where the Family is Our Focus - we work with clients through family conflicts to create positive resolutions and to reconfigure healthy families. We help clients to plan for disability and death, so their estates, their wishes, and their families are protected. We offer Certified Medication and Coaching Services.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
25 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
25 years
Estate Planning
25%
25 years
Family
25%
25 years
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
Clear Water Legal Services, PLLC
201 St. Helens Avenue, Suite 212, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by Todd | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Sticky and Complicated Divorce with Kids
Ms. Bottimore and her team provided excellent service throughout my divorce considering cplications in another county and false allegations that put our kids in an uncomfortable position even more. Ms Bottimore created strategies and structures to get me the best deal possible given the situation. I ...
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Posted by Rich | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recomended for family lay
I hired Bottimore and Associates on or around 9/01/17. Leslie and her staff gave my case the attention to detail that it required.. they were more than helpfully and very prompt on all of my concerns.. the out come of my divorce was fair and just.. thank you Leslie, Kathy and Evelyn
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Posted by Colleen | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Divorce
After consulting with a couple of other attorneys and even hiring one that didn't communicate well with me, I arranged a consultation with Leslie. She took her time with me to fully understand my situation and she advised me of all my options and REALLY listened to my concerns. She was very kind and ...
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Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Gets the job done
Extremely pleases with the outcome of my divorce case as I live out of state and was able to trust that my case was in great hands. Leslie and her staff ensured that every detail was taken care of and I felt very confident that I was in good hands even when the other party started to deliberately sta...
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Posted by Erin | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Assertive, calm and respected advocate
I found Leslie through an online search in the midst of a very stressful event that occurred last summer related to my daughter and her father. Leslie took the time to listen to my story and showed as much zeal and passion for righting the situation as I did. She was assertive, yet calm in all of the...
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Leslie R. Bottimore's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Bottimore is a passionate and professional attorney. Working with her I have been amazed at her drive and dedication to all of her clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie is compassionate, articulate, and fair-minded. She is a solid advocate and great team member in collaboration."
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"I have known Leslie for 12 years, and I have confidently referred my clients to her for guardianship matters for most of that time. The feedback I have gotten from my clients has always been excellent, and I know from sitting in with meetings with Leslie and my clients that she is knowledgeable and focused on achieving the best result possible for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie Bottimore is a very knowledgeable family law and child custody lawyer. She understands and works hard to get her client the best result. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie is a consistently excellent lawyer providing valuable services and I recommend her without hesitation."
"Ms. Bottimore has established herself as a respected and trusted attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Leslie is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend her for Collaborative Family Law matters as well as litigation matters."
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"Leslie has been active in Collaborative Divorce for many years. I whole heartedly endorse her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart and solid and you should follow her advice."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Suspension issued in WA, 2024
updated on 10/01/2024This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2022
Fastest Growing - Law Firm 500 - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Law Firm 500
2020
Lawyer of Distinction (2018, 2019, 2020), Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2015 - 2024
Pro Tem Judge, Pierce County Superior Court
2015 - 2024
Pro Tem Court Commissioner, Pierce County Superior Court
2004 - 2024
Owner | Supervising Attorney, Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C.
2001 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Turnbull & Born, PLLC
2000 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Lutz Law Offices, PS
1997 - 1998
Intern, Pacific Law, Inc., P.S.
1997 - 1998
Intern, Office Of Administrative Hearings
Associations
2018 - 2024
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationCollaborative Law Committee Representative
2010 - 2024
King County Collaborative Law (KCCL)Board Member, Officer - 2015-2018
2007 - 2024
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County (CLPPC)President (2020-2021) and Past President (2013-2014)
2007 - 2024
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)Ambassador
2007 - 2024
Collaborative Professionals of Washington (CPW)Committee Member
2004 - 2024
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - 2024
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of CommerceMember
2004 - 2014
Lakewood Chamber of CommerceMember
2002 - 2008
Evergreen City Ballet, Auburn WAAdvisory Board
2002 - 2024
Network of TacomaPast President
2000 - 2024
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees (2018-present)
2000 - 2024
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2024
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2024
King County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1999
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
1988
Lewis and Clark College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Interntional Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Annual Forum - Toronto
Cultural Relevancy of Collaborative Practice
2023
Basic and Intermediate Training
Collaborative Law
2018
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Annual Forum - Seattle, WA
Domestic Violence
2018
Annual Estate Planning Seminar
Annual Estate Planning Seminar
2016
Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2016
Basic Training
Collaborative Law
2015
The Seminar Group
Complex/High Asset Divorce Cases
2015
King County Collaborative Law
Domestic Violence
2014
Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution
Facilitative Mediation
2012
CLPPC - Protocols
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County (CLPPC) - Protocols
2010
Collaborative Professionals of Washington (CPW) - Annual Seminar
Walking Down the Collaborative Path
Publications
2018
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (TPCBA) Bar News
'Cooperative Law' is not a Substitute for Collaborative Law - the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA) - Five (5) Years Later
2018
King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
'Cooperative Law' is not a Substitute for Collaborative Law - the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA) - Five (5) Years Later
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I withdraw a pro se divorce?
18 Jan 2017
Q&A
My children's father and I were never married, and never had a parenting plan. Do you need a plan, or can I go for custody?
20 Jan 2017
Q&A
In Washington State, does an Affidavit of Small Estate have to be filed with the Court?
06 Nov 2012