Welcome to Seattle Law and Mediation, P. S.
Paul W. McVicker, J. D., has been an attorney and litigator for over 34 years. In addition to his litigation experience, he has been a family law mediator since 2000 and has mediated dozens of cases as a Washington Mediator since 2006. Admitted to the Washington Bar in November, 2007, Paul was the supervising litigation partner in his firm of McVicker, Landry and Cregar in Illinois. As a litigation manager, Paul conducted all types of litigation, with a concentration in Chancery and Family Law.
Paul began practicing law in Washington following his bar admission here in 2007. He formed Seattle Law and Mediation, P.S. to provide experienced legal counsel, litigation and alternative dispute resolution services. With a concentration in family law matters, Seattle Law and Mediaiton, P.S. is a firm of dedicated, competent professionals with the experience clients need in obtaining legal services.
Please take some time to look at our web site. We have information on mediation and other alternatives for dispute resolution, litigation, family and parenting resources and news and information. We also invite feedback, suggestions, or contacting us for information or with questions on our Contact Us page.
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From the Desk of Paul W. McVicker:
"In my years of experience as an attorney in family law and litigation, I have seen the stress and toll that conflict and litigation causes families and children. Sometimes with disasterous effects. As a result, I am a big fan of mediation and ADR services.
"Although mediation of disputes is not appropriate in all cases, an experienced mediator can help parties achieve an amicable resolution of their conflict and disagreements. Why mediate? For one reason, it's required in the state of Washington in Dissolution cases where there are children. For another, it can assist the parties in resolving their differences with minimal costs and conflict.
"Whether or not parties are able to resolve their conflicts through mediation, or other Alternative Dispute Resolution processes - arbitration, med-arb, collaborative law or others, each party should have good legal advise to guide them through the legal process and provide substantivel legal counsel.
"To those for whom mediation, or another ADR service, may not be appropriate, please do not represent yourself. As Abraham Lincoln said, 'The man who has himself as an attorney has a fool for a client.' When you are unable to settle conflicts appropriate for litigation, an experienced, seasoned attorney can help."
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Find out more about Paul W. McVicker and his experience on our professionals Page.
Janina D. Duling is of-counsel with Seattle Law and Mediation, P.S. You can learn about Janina on her professional page.
Seattle Law and Mediation, P. S..
1215 4th Ave, Suite 940, Seattle, WA 98161-1024
33530 1st Way S., Suite 102 Federal Way, WA 98003-7332
Phone: 206-456-6641 Fax: 206-456-6647
paul@SeattleLawandMediation.net
www.SeattleLawandMediation.net