$ 325-325 per hour
Dena Pickering Allen
About Dena
Biography
Dena is known as a tough but fair litigator, who emphasizes in her practice the need for settlement before the trial where this is possible. She has many years of experience using mediation, both for her client's benefit and as the neutral mediator. Additionally, her experience has shown that Collaborative Law can also provide positive results for her clients. Which process is used is dependent upon the circumstances related to the specific case, and the underlying desires and motivations of her clients. Dena states "I believe that an important contribution I provide to my clients is a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes respect and decency. Whether it is a divorce, or a disputed estate, these are legal matters between family members that are just inherently prone to emotional escalation. It isn’t ‘just business.’ Because of that, it is important to focus on both an equitable end result and a process to get there that strives for respect and common decency. My philosophy: The journey is just as important as the destination. Depending on how it is done, and regardless of the outcome, these most difficult of life events can be something that will be looked back upon with a sense of shame or pride.” Dena’s practice runs the spectrum of legal issues that divide families: Estate and Trust disputes, Guardianships, Divorce, Custody, Prenuptial Agreements, Modifications of existing Court orders, and Adoptions.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
ALLENǀFISCHER, PLLC
510 West Riverside, 6th Floor, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding Advocate
Dena Allen is a joy to work with. She was a calm, methodical, and tenacious advocate for me. She clearly had my best interest, and that of my two children, at heart. Dena helped me navigate the fastest way to gain legal and financial autonomy from my adulterous ex-spouse in the most cost-effective...
Posted by Rick & Liz | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional, Caring, and Compassionate
We Highly recommend Attorney Dena Allen. We contacted her recently to answer questions about estate issues. She returned our calls in a timely matter and was very methodical in talking to us about our concerns. She laid out an approach to this topic and was forthcoming with what the results and co...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Professional, time efficient, and personable
Unfortunately, I have had my fair share of experience with divorce lawyers for my own personal dealings with my children, as well as for friends and family members and through my profession as a psychologist. Dena Allen is by far the best divorce lawyer I have ever dealt with. She is on time, knowl...
Dena Pickering Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer and would not hesitate to recommend her for either a collaborative or traditional family law matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dena Allen is respected and appreciated by her clients. Clients that I have talked to speak of her compassion and drive to get the best for them. As a fellow attorney, I know that she puts forth the effort and legal experience in her representation. She is professional and confident but courteous at the same time."
"I have known Dena for many years and have seen first hand how dedicated she is to her clients. She is extremely competent and trustworthy, I would highly recommend her for any of your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dena Allen embodies professionalism in her representation of her family law clients. She is detail-oriented, which makes her an effective advocate in court. But above that, she shows compassion and understanding to her clients during a very difficult time in their lives. Dena Allen is a family law attorney that I would recommend to family and friends."
"Dena is compassionate, knowledgeable, conscientious, and fiercely dedicated to her clients. You can count on her to have your best interests at heart."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dena cares deeply for her clients. She is conscientious and extremely well organized which results in strong representation for each of her clients. She has very strong legal ethics. Dena is an exemplaraary attorney who I would be delighted to work with."
"I have had several collaborative law divorce cases with Dena Allen representing the other spouse. I have found that Dena is very professional and embraces the interest-based approach to collaborative divorces. I believe the results have been consistently superior to a traditional litigation, and are most often a win-win for both spouses. I look forward to future cases with Dena."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dena is dedicated, thorough, and smart. She is honest and can serve clients well in both traditional litigation and collaborative practice. Dena is honest, knowledgeable and a lawyer I recommend with complete confidence. If I needed a lawyer I would hire Dena. Dena is also a very good mediator."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2015
Family Law Attorney of the Year, Spokane County Bar - Volunteer Lawyers Program
2013
Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Member/Partner of the Firm, Allen|Fischer, PLLC (formerly known as Burke Law Group)
2005 - Present
Family Law Mediator, Allen|Fischer, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Of Counsel, Burke Law Group, PLLC
2008 - 2016
Adjunct Instructor - Paralegal Program, Spokane County Community College
2000 - 2015
Attorney, Dena P. Allen, PLLC
1995 - 1998
Associate Attorney, Speidel Law Firm
Associations
2000 - Present
SCBA - VLP Standing Advisory Council
2008 - 2019
SCC Paralegal Advisory CommitteeMember
2007 - 2018
Spokane County Collaborative ProfessionalsBoard of Directors
Education
1994
Gonzaga University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1990
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
WWL Spokane Co. Chapter CLE
Family Law
2014
Retirement Assets in Estate Planning and Elder Law
How Family Dynamics Impact Estate Planning and Estate Disputes
2013
Third Biennial CLE Blitz
Collaborative Law
2013
Fundamentals of Elder Law
Planning for Incapacity
2013
Collaborative Law CLE
Uniform Collaborative Law Act
2013
Advanced Family Law
Child Support
2012
Continuing Legal Education
Estate Administration Procedures
2011
Continuing Legal Education
Preparing your Family Law Case for Mediation of Trial
2010
Continuing Legal Education
Your Family Law Practice in 21st Century
Publications
2014
Washington Women Lawyers Newsletter
Practicing Family Law and the Evolving Definition of the ‘Collaborative Lawyer’
2013
SCBA Calendar Call
Collaborative Law - What it means for the family law practitioner
2012
Handbook for Washington Seniors: Legal Rights and Resources (Contributing Author)
Family Relationships
Languages
English