The St. Clair Law Office offers legal services in the area of family law, divorce and related family conflicts. Our law firm is led by attorney Patricia Jo Nelson, a Washington native who has practiced law in Washington state since 1984.
At the St. Clair Law Office, we believe you are the person who is in the best position to guide your life — not a judge who doesn’t know you or your family. Whenever possible, we help our clients negotiate or mediate divorce agreements, using dispute resolution techniques to find manageable compromises to issues like division of property and debt, child custody agreements and child support.
Almost everyone knows someone — a friend or work colleague — for whom the divorce process led quickly to serious financial difficulties. It is our strong opinion that legal assistance in family law cases should not cost more than a client can afford.
We are sensitive to the financial strains that people encounter, particularly during and after a divorce. We strive to provide prompt, responsive service while always seeking cost-effective methods of achieving our clients’ goals. Throughout our relationship with each client, we return frequently to questions of financial costs and benefits, to strive for solutions that are both acceptable and cost-sensitive.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Child Custody
Child Support
Division Of Property & Debt
Divorce Mediation
Domestic Partnerships
High-Asset Divorce
Military Divorces
Modifications and Enforcement
Spousal Maintenance
Unmarried Parents
Nevertheless, attorney Nelson is an accomplished trial attorney who handles several family law trials and arbitration hearings each year, in cases where negotiated settlement fails. She is known as an ethical and aggressive advocate who uses her advanced knowledge of Washington’s laws and procedural rules to fight for the best possible outcome on her clients’ behalf.