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John A. Bender
John A. Bender John A. Bender, Member Phone: (206) 389-1745 Email: john@bender-law.com Approach For more than 35 years, John Bender has focused his practice on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking, labor, and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals. A certified federal and state court arbitrator and mediator, he also provides dispute-resolution services…
Read MoreRachel R. Bender, Principal Attorney
Rachel R. Bender Rachel Bender has moved her practice to McKinley Irvin, the premier family law firm in the Pacific Northwest. She can be contacted online or by calling 206-397-0399.
Read MoreKaramvir K. Dhaliwal, Associate Attorney
Karamvir K. Dhaliwal, Associate Attorney Phone: (206) 577-7987 Email: karamvir@bender-law.com Karamvir K. Dhaliwal is an associate attorney at Bender Law, PLLC. Karamvir has been with Bender Law since 2017, where she first began as a legal intern. Since 2017, she has worked closely with Rachel Bender and assisted on various complicated family law trials. Karamvir…
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Whether you and your spouse have simply determined your marriage cannot be salvaged, you need to draft a post-nuptial agreement or you wish to have your divorce agreement with your spouse reviewed by an attorney, contact a divorce attorney at Bender Law by calling (206) 577-7987 today.
Read MoreArbitration & Mediation
Arbitration & Mediation Arbitration and/or mediation can help clients avoid lengthy and costly legal proceedings, or simply resolve disputes in which a lawsuit isn’t practical or appropriate. John Bender is a certified federal and state court arbitrator and mediator who served as FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer in Seattle from 1993-2003. He utilizes a…
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Divorce Each party in a divorce should have their own legal representation to protect their rights, because the process for dissolving a marriage involves many things: agreeing on property division, child support, and a parenting plan if needed, along with other legal issues. Answers to Common Questions What is a “no-fault” divorce? Washington is a…
Read MoreNon-Parent Custody
Non-Parent Custody Non-parent (third-party) custody cases involve disputes over the custody of a child between the biological parent(s) and a non-parent (third party). Typically, the non-parent asking for custody is a grandparent or other close relative. These situations are complex, and non-parents have a high burden of proof—they do not have a constitutionally protected right…
Read MoreDurable Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know
Who needs a Power of Attorney? Everyone! This is a basic legal document that everyone should have – it’s your “go-to” when there’s an emergency. Specifically, a good time to think about getting a Durable Power of Attorney is in these situations: You’re planning to travel. You’re 18 years old and going on your senior trip.…
Read MoreParenting Plans
Parenting Plans Parenting plans are required in every divorce case involving children, and non-married parents of minor children also should strongly consider creating a plan with the help of an attorney. Why is an attorney necessary when many parenting plans contain similar provisions or schedules? Because the most effective plans are unique to each family’s…
Read MoreLiving Wills & Advance Directives: What You Need to Know
What are Advance Directives? In general, Advance Directives are legal documents that allow you dictate your wishes concerning medical treatment. Are there different types of Advance Directives? Yes. There are Advance Healthcare Directives and Advance Mental Health Directives. What is an Advance Healthcare Directive? An Advance Healthcare Directive (commonly known as a “Living Will”) is…
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