$ 400-400 per hour
PRO
also known as Ed Shea
Virtual Consultation Available
Family law cases are best handled 'hitting the ground running' so we push all of our clients, at the outset, to give us what we need by way of information and documentation. In every case, when a client retains SheaLaw, I assign the client to work with myself and one of my experienced legal assistants on their case. That legal assistant sends the new client a fee agreement that has already been discussed during our initial consultation so that the client understands our hourly rates and the basics of our billing system and approach. Because these cases are very expensive and in order to be transparent, I have made my professional services agreement/fee agreement accessible on my website to ensure there are no surprises. Please make sure to review this agreement as it explains in detail the fees and costs that are billed in any family law case I take. Additionally, we have a refillable advanced fee system and that is also explained in that professional services agreement.
We are busy here at SheaLaw so I'm not here to run us in circles and waste your time and money. I have plenty of clients and my approach to these cases, as a result, is to try to navigate the client to a conclusion sooner than later. In doing so, I make the client aware of options as we move through the case so that we can try to achieve the results they want and the client ultimately chooses the path.
My exposure to divorce work in 30 plus years has resulted in handling very complex cases with client's who have estates in excess of 50 millions dollars to basic cases involving no assets at all. I have an established team of experts I use in the high asset cases and tailor their involvement to the desires of the client in an effort to ensure we use the client's money constructively and effectively.
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Practice Areas
$ 400-400 per hour
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
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42 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Ryan | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Trial by fire
Ed Shea was my attorney from 20-25'. This was a very high-profile custody battle. We were tasked with systemic failure after systemic failure, for years. After going through this myself, I can't think of a better equipped attorney and his firm. He is considered by his peers as a" Trial ready" a...
Posted by Savannah | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
After a two year divorce I couldn’t be more thankful
I do not even know where to start on how fortunate I was to have Ed and Spencer on my side for a brutal divorce proceeding. I will summarize how awesome Ed and his team were, but I really want to highlight his ability to be caring and to listen throughout the two year battle. This was an emotionally ...
Posted by Amanda | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Amazing team
Ed and his legal team helped me with my family law case. Ed was honest and straight forward about my case , which I was very thankful for. Ed and his legal team emailed promptly back with any of my questions and with legal documents. Very professional ,friendly, and I would recommend Ed and his sta...
Posted by Steven | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Lawyer Tri-Cities
I hired Ed back in Oct. 2017 for a major custody modification. He is by far the best lawyer I've worked with over the past 15 years. Him and his team carefully studied my case and didn't take much time at all to get the ball rolling. Everyone responded to emails, calls, and meetings faster than I exp...
Posted by GG | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Decision I Made
After talking to a number of people in the area, I contacted Ed Shea to represent me in my divorce and it was the best decision I could have made. Ed and his staff were professional and courteous. They returned calls the same day and I never felt like I was bothering them when I'd call. Ed was alw...
"Ed is both a zealous advocate for his clients and a gentleman in the profession. He has mastered the art of persuasion with the utmost professionalism. I have no reservation is referring clients to him. I endorse this lawyer."
"Although Ed has been a very strong advocate for his clients on cases we oppose one another, he has been very professional and helpful. He is a great leader in the local legal community. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Ed for almost 18 years. His knowledge, work ethic, and integrity is second to none, which is why our firm sends clients to Ed."
"Ed Shea is one of the most respected advocates and trial attorneys in the Tri-Cities. If you have a family law or personal injury matter, I endorse him without hesitation."
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2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
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2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
"Super Lawyer - Washington Law & Politics - 2013", Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
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2012
"SuperLawyer" - Washington Law & Politics - 2012, Washington Law & Politics
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2011
"SuperLawyer" - Washington Law & Politics - 2011, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
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2005
"Rising Star" in Civil Litigation - 2005, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationHearing Officer
2006 - 2009
Washington State Bar AssociationBoard of Governor - 4th District
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
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