Christina T Sherman

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Christina T Sherman

also known as Christina T. Sherman, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Adoption Lawyer at Fircrest, WA
Practice Areas: Adoption, Litigation

1201 Regents Blvd, Suite B, Fircrest, WA

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About Christina

Biography

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%

60%
Litigation 40%

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Christina T. Sherman, PLLC

1201 Regents Blvd, Suite B, Fircrest, WA, 98466

shermanlegalsolutions.com/

Christina T Sherman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews


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Clients consistently praise the lawyer for exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and compassionate guidance, particularly in adoption cases. Many highlight effective communication, honesty, and successful outcomes, even in complex situations. The lawyer is also noted for strong advocacy in other legal matters.

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Posted by Mandeep | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Highly Recommended Attorney

Highly Recommended Attorney. I wish I Could Give her More than 5 Stars. Christina and her assistant Annelise are amazing. I cannot thank her enough for working with us on our case. She is professional, intelligent, Accurate and a great person to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable. Finding a la...wyer who understands and has the best interests for our children is a fortune. We got Christina’s services for stepparent adoption case. It was a complicated and long case in which she walked us through each step and helped us. Throughout the process she was calm and reassuring even we had so many Questions to ask but she never overlooked them. She cleared every single doubt in our mind. I would whole-heartedly recommend her as your attorney if you are going through a rough patch in life and need some professional advice. She is honest and up-front about her fees and works with full transparency. Thank you so much again for your hard work!!!

Posted by Connie | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Outstanding, compassion and loyal

Christina Sherman, I must say is an outstanding lawyer. My husband and I have been trying for some years to adopt our grandchildren, we have been through a couple of lawyers and they either could not help do our situation, with our grandchildren's parents. We thought that our chances for adoption wer...en' gonna happen. Someone recommended Mrs. Sherman and what a blessing. She kept it real with our case, and we really appreciated her honesty, it's hard to find good people and lawyer like her. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great adoption lawyer. She knows her stuff and if doesn't have the right away for you she will do her research and get back to you without delay.

Posted by Roger | November 17, 2010 | Employment & Labor

An attorney who earns your trust

Cristina Sherman is a fierce advocate, poised and professional. She represented the Technical Employees Association in our Unfair Labor Practice dispute with King County, Washington. In the hearing before the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), Christina identified the k...ey points in the law and assembled the case that secured a favorable ruling for TEA from the hearing examiner and again in the subsequent County appeal to the PERC commissioners. Dealing with the requirement to bargain over furloughs, this case establishes a precedent that will serve to protect the rights our Association and many other public employees as local governments seek to contain their costs in the face of falling revenues. Christina is an insightful and very approachable attorney who communicates well and often with her clients. I give Christina Sherman high marks. She earns them.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Patron

Christina was the perfect combination of compassionate & competant. Thoroughout my case, I had peace of mind that she was a fierce advocate for my interests, while at the same time being patient, insightful, kind, and accessable in our interactions. While my top priority was having a brillant lawyer ...who would win my case, I also discovered a person of great character, who was an all-around pleasure to work with. I recommend Christina to any one who needs top notch legal representation, and appreciates too a highly skilled communicator along the way.

Posted by Gloria | November 11, 2010 | Admiralty & Maritime

Highly recommend

Our attorney helped us on a maritime lawsuit that went to trial. She was truly outstanding in the sense that she was quick on her feet -- able to think of questions and responses instantaneously, while under extreme pressure. She was responsive to all our questions. Mrs. Sherman was knowledgeab...le about the case law and took time to do her research. What I really liked about this attorney, is that she was approachable -- we felt comfortable speaking to her about every aspect of the case -- and she was confident enough to explain it in layman's terms. I would highly recommend her as an attorney who would get the job done.

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Christina T Sherman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew May

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Timothy Cornell

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jo-Hanna Read

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Victor Ro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's got the passion and tenacity to get the job done. Call Her Now!"

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Stacie Bain

Litigation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Justin Walsh

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Antoinette Davis

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina is a smart, strategic and very talented attorney, with meaningful trial experience."

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Kristine Grelish

Litigation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is a savvy writter and passionate advocate."

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Malaika Eaton

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina Sherman has exactly the combination of passion and talent that you want in a litigator -- I highly recommend her."

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Angela Macey-Cushman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark Olson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is a good lawyer who cares about her clients. She is a top advocate who puts the effort required."

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Elizabeth Hanley

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Timothy Bearb

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christina is a passionate and skilled advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Olive

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Caring, compassionate, tenacious and hard-working. I endorse Christina's work."

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Andrew May

Family lawyer

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Garth Dano

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Jo-Hanna Read

Sexual harassment lawyer

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Kevin Coluccio

Litigation lawyer

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Timothy Cornell

Litigation lawyer

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Victor Ro

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Anderson

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Joseph Moore

Personal injury lawyer

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Jamila Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stacie Bain

Personal injury lawyer

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James McCormick

Personal injury lawyer

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David Foos

Employment and labor lawyer

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David Nauheim

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Jeffrey Herman

Personal injury lawyer

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Shannon Kilpatrick

Personal injury lawyer

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Marshall Casey

Consumer protection lawyer

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Justin Walsh

Personal injury lawyer

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Antoinette Davis

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Angela Macey-Cushman

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Mark Olson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Committee

Committee Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2009 - Present

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle

Member

2004 - Present

Pierce County Young Lawyers Association

Member

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.

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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

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