Family Law
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Michelson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Attorney Elizabeth Michelson has practiced Family Law in Snohomish County since 1980 and is currently of counsel at family law firm McKinley Irvin.
She focuses her practice on complex divorce and custody cases and has been recognized within the legal profession and in the community for her exceptional ability in the practice of family law. She is a longtime Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and was named Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in 2017 for the Seattle Metro area by Best Lawyers in America.
Ms. Michelson has also worked as a mediator and finds the experience and training gives her an advantage in family law disputes. She has also served on the Reduce Family Conflict Committee of the Domestic Relations Commission of the State Judicial Administration Board.
Overview
- University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1980
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
- University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1980
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, Seattle (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
Special Focus:
- Alimony
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Child Custody
- Community Property
- Divorce
- Domestic Relations
- Equitable Division
- Marital Settlement Agreements
- Paternity
- Relocation
Awards:
- Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" 2017 for Seattle Metro, Best Lawyers
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law, 2001-2019
- Washington Super Lawyers, 2008-2010, 2012-2018
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