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We have been helping clients throughout the community since 1977. Over the last four decades, we have built a reputation as being a law firm you can trust. Our attorneys treat each client who walks through our doors with respect. We listen to your concerns and discuss all of the possible options. When you work with us, your needs are our top priority. Let's find the best possible solution together.
History
Established in 1977.
Since 1977, Anderson, Fields, Dermody & McIlwain, Inc., P.S., has been a family law partnership serving the Seattle area. We are proud of our commitment to excellence in family law and of our service to this community. If you choose our law firm, you will immediately notice that we treat clients as individuals, thoroughly work up our cases and skillfully handle negotiations and litigation.
Meet the Business Owner: Carena M.
I did not choose family law; family law chose me. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, I was exploring other areas of law when I landed in the law office of Anderson, Fields & McIlwain. After meeting Wolfgang Anderson and shadowing him for 30 days, I was hooked.
I handle dissolution actions with or without children, relocation actions, modification actions, parentage actions, third party custody actions, complex and high asset, and domestic violence petitions. My approach is to generally chart a path to the end of this process with the least amount of acrimony while serving my client's best interest in light of the prevailing statutes and case law. This can be achieved if everyone has the same goals. Oftentimes, it works; sometimes, it doesn't. When it does not, I can be counted on to be a strong litigator for my client throughout the process even in trial if that becomes necessary.
I love what I do. I really enjoy working with people and making a difference.