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Sandra S Barto, JD
(Lawyer/Mediator)
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My strength is in helping parties transition out of a committed legal relationship in an environment of respect and integrity. Aside from my law degree I have a M.A. in counseling. My practice focuses primarily on collaborative law, mediation, and consultation. I came to the practice of collaborative law after several years working in the non-profit world as a mediator, trainer, and group facilitator. In addition to my legal practice I continue to train and mentor new mediators and collaborative professionals. I hold leadership positions in the local collaborative law organizations.
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Vice-Chair, King County Bar Association Collaborative Law Section; Mentor Committee Chair, King County Collaborative Law; King County Bar Association Family Law Section; Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section; American Bar Association, Family Law Section.
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| Professional Licenses |
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Admitted to practice Washington State Superior Court and Washington State Supreme Court, 2005.
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| General Comments |
| I am not interested in going to war or aggravating an already difficult situation. Collaborative Law allows divorcing couples to address their legal, emotional, and financial interests in an atmosphere of support and respect. Couples can work towards win/win solutions instead of win/lose outcomes for themselves and their children. Lawyers can focus on the interests and goals of the clients without the distraction of tactical gamesmanship. |
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| Areas of Practice |
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Collaborative Law
Family Law
Mediation
Trainer
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
Bachelor of Arts in Community Services,
Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
1974 |
| Post-graduate Education |
Master of Arts in Education, Counseling
Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
1976 |
| Professional Education |
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
2005
CALI Award, Family Law and Federal Indian Law
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 1999 |
Advanced Mediation Training |
Zena Zumeta / University of Washington |
21 |
| 1999 |
Mediation Training |
Julia Gold / University of Washington |
36 |
| 2000 |
Advanced Mediation Training |
Dispute Resolution Center of King County |
40 |
| 2001 |
Conflict Resolution Training |
Robert Stains / Sally Ann Roth |
12 |
| 2002 |
Conflict Resolution Training |
Institute for Cultural Affairs |
12 |
| 2006 |
Mediation Training |
I was instructor |
12 |
| 2006 |
Intermediate Interdisciplinary Training |
Collaborative Divorce Team |
18 |
| 2006 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Pauline Tessler |
12 |
| 2007 |
Mediation Training |
I was instructor |
12 |
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
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