Gwen Mathewson is a Seattle family law attorney who serves clients in King and Snohomish counties. Her practice is as varied as the circumstances of her clients, but her goal is always the same: pragmatic and creative resolution that serves clients and their loved ones completely.

Most of Gwen’s clients are in families in transition – whether forming by marriage or partnership, growing through adoption, or reconfiguring through divorce or separation. With compassionate and intelligent counsel, she strives to enable clients to move through their transitions wisely and with confidence.

Gwen recognizes that for divorcing clients especially, pain and stress can be compounded by the legal process. On the other hand, with thoughtful guidance, deliberate advocacy and respectful problem-solving, the process can support positive change and healing.

Gwen’s communication and advocacy styles are shaped by her experience in college and law school teaching as well as lawyering. She seeks to educate as well as advocate, listen as well as advise. She believes that while litigation sometimes is necessary, in many family law matters it is not the best option. Consequently she encourages clients to consider Collaborative Law, a non-adversarial process for clients ready to commit to staying out of court.

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