Reviews

I really enjoyed working with Michelle on a contentious case. She struck a nice balance of giving me space to vent, while resetting my expectations and focusing on the issues at hand. I appreciated her empathy and professionalism. Highly recommend.

I feel extremely fortunate to have worked with Mark Alexander over the very long haul of my case. I was somehow able to hire the attorney everyone hopes to get but seldom does. Thanks to Mark, I was able to achieve a much better outcome than I ever hoped for. He was over-and-above in every way that matters: expertise, timeliness, punctuality, turnaround, patience and pragmatism to name just a few. His work showed so much thought and attention to detail which really won me over. My divorce was a painful time in my life and I'm deeply grateful to have found Mark get me through the legal journey safely with a secure future intact.

Nathan Cliber was great to work with putting together a pre-nuptial agreement. He was patient in explaining the law and options, provided great advice and guidance in how to approach it, and iterated quickly. He was upfront about costs, possible outcomes, and timelines. I'd happily work with him again (although hope to never need too)

Words cannot adequately express how fortunate I feel to have found Nathan Cliber to handle my case. Not only was he an absolute pleasure to work with, but he was always upfront and direct about our chances of success and made sure I knew exactly what I was getting into if I wished to pursue certain actions. He was considerate of my time (money), keeping me on track and focused when he could have chosen to sit back and let me ramble while he collected $100s. He approached sensitive topics with empathy and understanding. He somehow always knew when I needed gentle guidance and when I needed a firm reality check (which he did with professionalism and respect). Not only did I feel like he truly cared about me, my case, and my family, but I was confident he was giving me the best chances he possibly could. Nathan had my back every step of the way. If that wasn't enough, he was also so personable that talking to him felt like talking with a good friend I'd known for years. As I write this, we have made it through the largest hurdles and will be mostly parting ways. As relieved as I am to have these battles almost over, I am also very sad that our time together is ending. I'll miss working with him, but it should go without saying that he will be the first I contact if I need legal assistance again. If you're looking, this is your guy. I couldn't have chosen better.

I was along for solidarity and support during a family members' divorce; I cannot recommend Janel highly enough. She is an EXCELLENT communicator. If she posted a masterclass, I'd sign up lol! She was so adept at diffusing potentially fraught dynamics and situations. There were any number of things that could have blown up into more billable hours for her and emotional stress for us - she just glided right through, making everyone on all sides feel calm and covered. She charged a flat rate, and was able to deliver within it, which we really appreciated. While you technically *can* DIY this paperwork - there were legal phrasing and details to the process that would have overwhelmed us, and we found her price extremely fair for the amount of personalized service that she put in to my family's situation. This was the absolute best decision. 10/10, would divorce with Janel again : )

I've been working with Michelle for a few years. She is an excellent communicator, always prepared, experienced in family law, cost-effective, and kind. During overwhelming times, she is able to keep the discussions focused on the case, logically walking me through each step, possible approaches, and potential outcomes. She remains calm in all types of situations and was available to help even in a weekend emergency. Most importantly, she consistently thinks about what was best for the kids, both in the short term and in the long term.

Michelle Danley was my collaborative divorce lawyer. She is very knowledgeable, and very considerate. She and the team made the divorce proceeding as less stressful as possible.

Michelle is great as my attorney. She and the team were making the divorce process as less stressful as possible.

Michelle handled over half a dozen court appearances over a year in regards to contempt of a parenting plan case. She never missed a beat and won every appearance. I was awarded over 2 years worth of make up time and over $12,000 in lawyer fees. Don't be surprised when Michelle works weekends or even during her vacation to make sure your case is the best it can be.

I highly recommend Janel Ostrem and Seattle Divorce Services! Janel’s depth of experience, communication skills, and calm demeanor helped me efficiently and effectively navigate a challenging divorce situation. Thank you Janel and SDS!

Helped me so much with my divorce. Easy to work with