At Skyline Law Group, Michele has built her practice around one theme: to do what is best for each client given their particular situation and desired outcome. She is an experienced negotiator and civil trial attorney with a focus on real estate, construction, foreclosure and contract law. She works with homeowners, business owners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and other individuals in need of an experienced and responsive attorney for legal advice, problem solving, dispute resolution, representation at trial or on appeal.
Michele is a 2011 and 2012 recipient of Washington's Super Lawyers “Rising Star” status, which is an honor given to no more than 2.5% of all Washington lawyers based on peer evaluations and independent research. She is also rated as “Superb” by a National lawyer rating site, and routinely receives a 5 star rating from current and past clients.
As a small business owner and executive in the construction industry prior to becoming a lawyer, Michele brings a practical, real world approach to solving legal issues. Her interests outside of her law practice include spending time with her family, reading, and playing video games.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Foreclosure & Alternatives
- Construction
- Contracts
- Litigation
- Appeals
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Distressed Property Expert
Bar Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Education
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University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington
- Honors: Best Appellate Brief and First Place Oral Advocacy
Honors and Awards
- Who's Who in Real Estate Law, Washington Law and Politics Environmental, Fall, 2008
- Washington Super Lawyers “Rising Star” 2011
- Washington Super Lawyers “Rising Star” 2012
Professional Associations and Memberships
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
Recommendations
- I had an issue come up with regards to property boundaries in selling our house and needed some precise answers quickly. Michele did exactly what we asked for and and wrote an excellent letter which we were able to give to another party to get them to back off. I would highly recommend Michele fo...
- Michele is a competent and very diligent attorney. She focuses on solving the problem and not on generating legal fees. This is the very definition of a good lawyer. I have referred clients to her in the past and will do so again in the future.
- Michele represented me in an employment related case. She successfully helped settle the case in my favor. She is very patient, smart, knowledgeable lawyer. She is super negotiator. I highly recommend her.
- I use Michele quite often for my escrow business and have always been more than satisfied with her knowledge, response and honesty. I have never had a problem getting a response or update from her and her knowledge has indeed helped me better my own business practices.
- You guys are a great team to work with and we'd certainly refer your firm to our friends. Indeed, knowledge is power that your firm has!
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