James Davis Shipman

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Biography

I have served as a family law attorney in Snohomish County since 1998.  I currently also serve as as a mediator and arbitrator for family law cases.  I have mediated more than 1900 cases for other attorneys and arbitrated approximately 750 cases as well. I have made hundreds of decisions in family law cases as a Commissioner Pro Tem.     I focus on establishing a temporary status quo for my clients, and then work toward a settlement.  I believe settlement is almost always the best solutions for my clients; however there are a few instances where ultimately we have to proceed with trial.     I look forward to working with you for your family law needs.    

Areas of Practice (9)

  • Family
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Visitation Rights
  • Litigation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Business Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Washington, B.A., cum laude, 1995
Law School Attended:
Gonzaga University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Washington
Memberships:
Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations.
Birth Information:
Astoria, Oregon, January 4, 1970
ISLN:
913130405

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$300 - $350/hr
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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/19/14 in Family Mediation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/19/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/14 in Litigation

    James Shipman has served on bar committees, including the character and fitness board, a board which judges the character of applicants to the bar association. His ethical commitment cannot be question and has therefore been endorsed by the Washingto... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/02/14 in Family Law

    James is an excellent attorney, highly capable and ethical. I have worked with him in a number of different capacities, both as opposing counsel, and with him acting as pro tem commissioner, mediator and arbitrator for my cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/14 in Family Law

    James is a professional. Top notch.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/14 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/02/14 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/20/12 in Family Law

    He provided mentoring & guidance (albeit unofficially) when I first started practicing law.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/10/14 in Domestic Relations

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/13/12 in Family Law

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Contact Information:

425-666-2927  Phone

425-789-1214  Fax

portgardnerlaw.com/james-shipman

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