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Gordon has practiced family law for over 35 years, reached negotiated or mediated settlements in the majority of his cases and tried a large number of cases over those years. His focus on thorough preparation assists him in negotiating or mediating appropriate settlements in cases ranging from fairly substantial to very substantial in asset levels and complexity, including parenting issues and relocation...
Gordon has practiced family law for over 35 years, reached negotiated or mediated settlements in the majority of his cases and tried a large number of cases over those years. His focus on thorough preparation assists him in negotiating or mediating appropriate settlements in cases ranging from fairly substantial to very substantial in asset levels and complexity, including parenting issues and relocation. He has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers for over 20 years and is repeatedly honored by organizations like Best Lawyers in America and Washington Super Lawyers as a top family law attorney in the state.
"I chose family law because I am more interested in helping individuals than corporations," says Gordon. "And I found I could help people in family law. Clients with complex assets or difficult parenting matters face what can be a challenging ordeal and need experienced counsel and able paralegals at their side."
With a "right to the point" demeanor, Gordon explains his pragmatic approach to family law:
"I analyze the facts of the case and consider them in terms of the law and positive and negative aspects to make a strategic plan for resolving the case," he says. "Clients need a lawyer who is smart and thoughtful, not aggressive."
Gordon credits much of his success to his mentor. He learned family law from Richard Riddell of Riddell Williams, where he practiced and worked with paralegals when that was not commonplace. Today, Gordon will again be working with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals to provide a full range of legal support and attentive client service.
When not working, Gordon enjoys spending time with his daughters, granddaughter, and friends. He also enjoys sailing, cooking, travel, rebuilding boats, and building furniture.
About Gordon W. Wilcox
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Languages
- English (Primary)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1970
Other Affiliations
- Washington Lawyers Service (Member)
- Washington Lawyers Service, 1975 - 1988 (Secretary)
- Washington State Bar Association, 1976 - 1984 (Fee Arbitration Board)
- Washington State Bar Association, 1985 - 1986 (Pro Bono Task Force)
- Evergreen Legal Services, 1976 - Present (Director)
- Evergreen Legal Services, 1976 - 1980 (President)
- Evergreen Legal Services, 1976 - 1984 (Executive Committee)
- King County Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Columbia Legal Services, 1996 - 2010 (Director)
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Washington Family Law Deskbook (Co-Author) (Property Division Chapters)
Office Information
Address
1501 4th AvenueSuite 1750 Seattle, WA 98101 - 2334
Phone
Fax
- (206) 223-1999
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Websites
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Included on the 2022 Washington list
Past Lists
- 2021 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2003 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2002 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2001 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2000 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 1999 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 1998 Washington Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1991–2015
- Bar Registration of Preeminent Lawyers, 1970–2013
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®in the field of Family Law 1987-2018
- "Lawyer of the Year" 2012, by Best Lawyers in the field of Family Law, Seattle metro area
- Distinguished as a Washington Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, 2003–2017
- Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
- Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine, 2012–2013
- Who's Who in American Law, 8th Edition, 2002–2003
- Avvo.com 10.0 “Superb” rating
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