Ted D. Billbe

Divorce is difficult, no matter the circumstances. And as much as we may hope to sever all ties with our ex-spouse, chances are there will always be some ties after the divorce. So keeping the divorce simple, fair, and cordial has long-term benefits. During a very difficult time in my life, Te...d was effective helping me move through key decisional items. He was very good at answering questions, setting priorities, and preparing and turning documents. I was super impressed with Ted's responsiveness, as well as that of his team. There were a few times when thorny topics arose with my ex-spouse, and Ted responded to my inquiries immediately (once in the late evening and on a weekend). Ted was recommended by some lawyers that I highly respect. I had interviewed some other top divorce attorneys in Seattle, and I was reassured when I met with him. He didn't try to torque me up, nor make me feel overly belligerent toward my spouse like some other attorneys did. I wanted to try to work collegially through the divorce, in order to put it behind me as quickly as possible and emerge with as few battle wounds as possible. But I also wanted an attorney that could get tough on my behalf if the negotiations turned sour. And lastly, I was looking for someone highly experienced. Ted struck a good balance of looking out for my interests, while working well with the opposition. He was solution-oriented, which I appreciated. Going into the process, I had been very concerned. He helped me with division of complex assets and some unusual issues. At the end, I ended up with a fair settlement with minimal pain and within a short period of time. I highly recommend Ted's services. He has dealt with many different circumstances and he is very professional.

When I was served divorce papers I knew that I needed someone capable in my corner. I was referred to Ted Billbe by a close friend who'd been in the same situation, and I knew right away by his pragmatic approach, extensive knowledge of family law, and his oh-so-direct style that he was THE attorney ...for me. I felt that suddenly I was in control. He and his associate attorney worked tirelessly as a team to make sure that my boys and I were protected from Day One. The law offices of Ted Billbe and staff gave me peace of mind, confidence, and security. I will be forever grateful, and I can't recommend their services highly enough!

After 27 years of marriage, the decision to seek a divorce did not come without serious thought and consideration. In selecting an attorney to handle my divorce, I relied on recommendations from friends who had recently gone through the divorce process. Ted Bilbee was one of these recommedations. ...I called several, and none gave me the feeling that I had after I contacted Ted Bilbee and his office staff. The intitial phone conversation with his partner/wife Sheila made me feel that this was someone I could trust to look out for my better interests and that my divorce would be just as important as any other he was handling. There was absolutely no pressure to sign with him at my initial consultation. In fact, he encouraged me to consider all we'd talked about, seek out the advice of at least one other attorney and call him back with my decision. Throughout the process, he was attentive to my needs, handled all the complications that occurred, and was immediately available and involved with even the most minute details of the divorce. If something was important to me, it was important to him. I could not be more pleased with the results of his handling of my case, and would highly recommend him to anyone going through the difficulties of the divorce experience. Ted was absolutely wonderful.

A divorce attorney is a professional I never expected to hire. Aside from the personal trauma, I was daunted by the huge roster of attorneys working in the area. Ted was referred by a client of a friend; the client reported that Ted worked the case in her favor and that the outcome was much better th...an she had hoped. After a consultation with Ted, I was surprised that he recommended contacting at least one other attorney, that I educate my self about the process, and evaluate whether I felt that he was a good fit for my case. I took his advice, and in the end, hired him over the other attorneys I had contacted. It was a great choice! His thorough knowledge of the process and ability to navigate roadblocks are impressive. Our case involved a good deal of foot-dragging from the other end, and Ted made intelligent calls regarding when to wait and when to act. He was responsive to my questions and preferences, and made adjustments to his approach based on my opinion. But he also was careful to make sure I understood the cause and effect of decisions we made. The team working in the office is phenomenal; they are efficient, personable, responsive, and always very supportive. You wouldn’t call the process “pleasant,” but I’m certain that hiring a competent attorney reduced the stress and made the journey easier.