Background

  • Four years after joining the Everett family law litigation firm of O’Loane, Nunn, Guthrie and O’Loane, I became a partner and shareholder.
  • In May 2007 I founded my unique matrimonial and family law firm which focuses on "unbundled services" for self-represented or pro se litigants; collaborative law and mediation for self-represented or pro se parties.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Fairhaven College at Western Washington University.
  • Juris Doctor, Seattle University School of Law.

Professional Associations & Certifications

  • Washington Women Lawyers, Snohomish County and State Boards of Directors
  • 2005 — 2007: Snohomish County Judicial Evaluation Committee Chair
  • Washington State and Snohomish County Bar Associations
  • Washington State and Snohomish County Bar Associations’ Family Law Sections

Collaborative Family Law

  • International Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Collaborative practitioners of WA, sustaining member.
  • King County Collaborative Law
  • North Sound Collaborative Law (serving Snohomish and King Counties), founding member and executive board member.

Mediation

  • Washington State Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • Association of Conflict Resolution, member
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, member
  • Mediate.com, member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals   Collaborative Professionals of Washington   North Sound Collaborative Law   King County Collaborative Law



The Law Office of Michele M. O’Loane serves Snohomish County.