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Biography
Attorney Christina Sherman, J.D., is dedicated to matters of adoption, IVF, and surrogacy—work she’s chosen because she enjoys helping people build their families. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is licensed in both Washington and New York. Christina works with everyone involved in the process, including adoptive parents, birth parents, intended parents, gestational carriers, and donors, and she also handles interstate matters when a case crosses state lines. She earned her law degree from Cornell Law School in 2002 and later clerked for federal judge Hayden W. Head. Christina has been recognized by Super Lawyers as being in the top 2.5% of attorneys among her peers and is an Academy Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), a credentialed organization that reviews attorneys for experience and ethics. Clients often describe her as kind and easy to talk to, but ready to be “tough” when a situation calls for it—especially in more complicated cases.
At Christina T Sherman, PLLC, our firm's focus is building families through adoption, IVF and surrogacy.
At Christina T Sherman, PLLC, our firm's focus is building families through adoption, IVF and surrogacy.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
60%
Litigation
40%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Christina T. Sherman, PLLC
(253) 785-6282
Mobile
1201 Regents Blvd, Suite B, Fircrest, WA, 98466
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Posted by Glen | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption
We were in search of a lawyer for adoption when we came across to Christina. She was very friendly, informed, and knowledgeable of the process and what we would have to go through. She also gave us all possible scenarios that could take place if things ended up not going smoothly. But in the end ever...
Posted by Leslie | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Best experience ever!
Christina was the only lawyer to take on our step-parent adoption. She was honest and up front. She presented us with worst case and best case scenarios, and was only willing to move forward if and when we were ready. When emotions were raw she was sensitive and kind, and gave us the pep talk we need...
Posted by Lindsey | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Felt like one of the family
Christina made us feel like she was one of the family. She handled our adoption with empathy, understanding and professionalism. It brought us great peace of mind to know that we had an attorney that could help us navigate an emotional and intricate process. To top it all off she was also able to ...
Posted by Jani | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Thank you Christina
You made our adoption process painless and smooth. We thought it would be much more complicated and was expecting the worse. There were so many things that could have gone wrong and we were not sure if this would go through but you kept reassuring us that everything would be ok. We were in and out...
Posted by El Sablan | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
You're an amazing Attorney
Christina, thank you very much for our amazing son! You took on one of the most complicated case ever that no else wanted to take and did an outstanding job. We are very blessed to have met you! Through it all, you fought the odds alone and you never gave up on us. We will never forget you and al...
Christina T Sherman's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a former office-mate of Christina's, I can speak both to her legal talent and her genuine commitment to her adoption and family law clients. I enthusiastically endorse her."
"Christina and I litigated a tough case together and she was unstoppable, diligent, always thinking of the client's best interest. She is a great lawyer to have on your side."
"I highly endorse Ms. Sherman. He is knowledgeable and experienced in this area of the law. She works hard to provide her clients with skilled representation."
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"Christina is a passionate, committed and highly motivated trial attorney. She is not afraid to fight the hard battles for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Christina for a while now, and know her to be an excellent, caring attorney who really takes her clients' cases to heart. I whole-heartedly endorse her and would trust her with my own clients."
"Christina is a smart, strategic and very talented attorney, with meaningful trial experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is a savvy writter and passionate advocate."
"Christina Sherman has exactly the combination of passion and talent that you want in a litigator -- I highly recommend her."
"Christina is a tenacious advocate for her clients. She is creative and compassionate. I would not hesitate to refer family and friends to Christina and her firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is a good lawyer who cares about her clients. She is a top advocate who puts the effort required."
"Christina is imaginative and empathetic; she listens carefully to the needs of the client and perseveres, using every resource she can find to make her client "whole" again."
"Christina is a passionate and skilled advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Caring, compassionate, tenacious and hard-working. I endorse Christina's work."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Academy Fellow, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2000
Legal Methods Honor Fellow, Cornell Law School
1999
Full Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship, Colorado State University
1998
Outstanding Graduate Research Award, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Christina T. Sherman, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Of Cousel, Olive Bearb PLLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Fury Bailey PLLC
2008 - 2009
Associate, Cline and Associates
2007 - 2008
Visiting Professor of Law and Ethics, University of Puget Sound
2006 - 2007
Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Office of the Attorney General
2004 - 2006
Associate, Morton McGoldrick, P.S.
2002 - 2004
law clerk, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Associations
2010 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice, CLE CommitteeCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattleMember
2004 - Present
Pierce County Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pregnancy Discrimination
Obtained $300,000.00 settlement on behalf of woman wrongfully terminated for having a baby,
Injured seamen
$1.1 Million in damages.
Injured seaman
$550,000.00 settlement
Unfair Labor Practices
King County ordered to reinstate $1,175,000.00 in wages plus interest.
Education
2002
Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Colorado State University
MA - Masters
1996
Canisius College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
WSAJ Annual Convention
Luvera Seminar
2011
Washington State Association for Justice CLE
Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead in Litigation
2007
Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting
Tuna-Dolphin put to the Test: Assessing the Application of NAFTA’s Environmental Provisions to Protect the Application of Domestic Environmental Law in the Face of NAFTA’s Article 11 Investor-Protection Provisions.
2007
National Social Science Association Professional Development Conference
S.D. Meyers v. Canada: the Application of NAFTA’s Environmental Provisions to Protect the Application of Domestic Environmental Law in the Face of NAFTA’s Article 11 Investor-Protection Provisions
Publications
2007
National Social Science Perspectives Journal, Volume 37, # 1
Assessing the application of NAFTA’s Environmental Provisions to Protect the Application of Domestic Environmental Law in the Face of NAFTA’s Article 11 Investor-Protection Provisions
2001
Six Bender’s Immigr. Bull. 113
T, U and V Visas: More Alphabet Soup for Immigration Practitioners
Languages
English