About Leslie Jean
Leslie Jean Garrison is a lawyer based in Bellingham, Washington, with over 37 years of knowledge within the area of law. As a founding partner at The Schwarz-Garrison Law Office, PLLC, she focuses on household regulation, focusing on cooperative divorce, mediation, and the drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Her in depth practice additionally includes corporate law, criminal protection, appeals, and highbrow property things. Admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1988, Ms. Garrison has maintained good standing and has been a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association since her admission. Throughout her career, Ms. Garrison has shown a strong commitment to alternative dispute decision methods.
In 2007, she developed a selected concentrate on facilitated negotiation and collaborative law, aiming to assist clients resolve conflicts outdoor the courtroom. This approach aligns with her belief in minimizing the emotional and monetary toll that legal proceedings can impose on families. Her commitment to those methods has made her a sought-after attorney for clients looking for amicable solutions to their legal issues. Before co-founding The Schwarz-Garrison Law Office in 2011, Ms. Garrison served as a public defender in King County. During her tenure, she handled a diverse caseload that included both felony and civil instances. This extensive trial experience provided her with a knowing of the legal system, which she now applies to her family regulation practice.
Her background in public defense gave her the abilities necessary to navigate complex legal challenges and advocate for her clients. Ms. Garrison is actively involved in numerous expert organizations that mirror her dedication to collaborative law and alternative dispute decision. She serves as an Executive Board Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and has held leadership roles within the Collaborative Professionals of Washington, which includes beyond president and executive board member. Additionally, she is a board member of Whatcom Collaborative Law. Her expert affiliations prolong to her admission to practice earlier than the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington and the United States Supreme Court, in addition underscoring her legal know-how.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Garrison enjoys spending quality time with her family — She finds joy in hiking, cycling, and learning to paddleboard together with her dog. These things to do permit her to keep a balanced way of life while staying related to her community. Furthermore, she is a member of the King County Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association's household law and opportunity dispute decision sections, reflecting her ongoing commitment to her career and the groups she serves.
