$ 425-425 per hour
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also known as Chris Meserve, Christina A. Meserve
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Christina Meserve has been practicing family law in Olympia since 1979. She is the only Thurston County attorney admitted as a fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is one of very few divorce attorneys to be awarded the prestigious "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. She has been identified as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, a recognition accorded to only 5% of Washington's lawyers. Learn more by visiting www.olylaw.com.
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46 years
46 years
46 years
$ 425-425 per hour
State: Washington
Acquired: 1978
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Posted by Susan | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
If you are looking for an exceptionally experienced and well-respected divorce lawyer, I wholeheartedly recommend Chris Meserve. I am a lawyer myself and sought out Chris to represent me. Because she is in such high demand, I was very grateful when she took my case. I had a contentious 3-year divo...
Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Chris and Khrys were both very understanding in my family law case. They were able to step in after not initially hiring them and make the best of the situation at hand. Both were very good at listening and coming up with recommendations that ultimately worked in the final decision of my divorce. I w...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2007
I have had several occasions where I needed her services. She listened well, and performed without fault.
"Chris is very well respected in the legal community and has over 30 years of experience. I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris is simply one of the best attorneys I have ever known. Her knowledge of the law and her courtroom skills place her as one of the best family law attorneys our state has to offer. Her accomplishments are many and she has been dedicated to service at both the local and state level. She is zealous in her advocacy and her efforts in resolving cases outside of court. I consider myself fortunate to be able to use her knowledge and experience as a sounding board; I highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking top-notch family law representation."
"I have only endorsed a few lawyers on Avvo. Not because I have a low estimation of my peers, but because the whole concept just strikes me as the new high tech version of that "good old boys" cronyism that we love to decry. When I endorse a lawyer I don't talk to them and there is certainly no quid pro quo. I will endorse Chris as a peer because she is deserving and for no other reason. She is a skillful, fierce and tireless advocate, but a punctilious professional at the same time. She cares about her clients, which is in many ways the only litmus test we need apply, but she also cares a lot about her profession and tries to model a profile that smashes the stereotypes and caricatures our culture imposes on the legal profession. She earns my unequivocal endorsement."
"Chris Meserve has a well deserved reputation as one of the best family lawyers in Washington State. She gives tough advice to stubborn clients, and tougher opposition to stubborn opposing counsel. Throughout her career she has been generous with her time and expertise as a participant in many associations and seminars that work to help other family lawyers do better work."
"Chris has thirty years of family law experience in Thurston County. Chris is an outstanding litigator who works tirelessly for the people she represents. It is an honor to work and learn from the most respected family law practitioner in Thurston County. "
"I endorse this lawyer's work without reservation. Chris Meserve has been my partner since 1979. She is recognized by all as one of the best family law attorneys in this area."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is a tireless advocate for her clients. She is extremely intelligent, well-prepared, and compassionate. You cannot find a better family law attorney in Thurston County."
"Chris is an outstanding professional in her field. She is the only attorney in Thurston County to have been elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a wonderful asset to our firm and the surrounding community."
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Woman of Distinction, Pacific Peaks Girl Scout Council
1996
Daniel Bigelow Award, Thurston County Bar Association
1996
Boss of the Year, Thurston County Association of Legal Support Professionals
1996
Family Law Trial Advocacy Certification, National Board of Trial Advocacy
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1979 - Present
, Connolly, Tacon & Meserve
1978 - 1979
Law Clerk to Justice James M. Dolliver, Washington State Supreme Court
1997 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2016 - 2019
Washington State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2015 - 2021
The Evergreen State College FoundationMember, Board of Governors
1997 - 2004
The Evergreen State College FoundationMember, Board of Governors
1994 - 1995
WSBA/Supreme Court Joint Task Force on Lawyer DisciplineMember
1993 - 1996
Washington State Bar AssociationCharacter and Fitness Committee
1990 - 1991
Thurston County Bar AssociationPresident
1990 - 1997
The Evergreen State CollegeBoard of Trustees
1989 - 1990
Thurston County Bar AssociationVice-president
1982 - 1983
Washington Women LawyersPresident
1978
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1975
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Tough Talk With Clients: Debt Issues
2008
Succeeding in the Practice of Law
2007
Introduction to the Legal Process
2007
Requesting and Collecting Attorney's Fees
2005
Presenting a Complex Case to the Court
2004
Family Law Benchbook: Know What the Judge Knows
2003
Motion Practice
1999
Ethics and Professionalism in Family Law Cases
1995
Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses
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