Main office · Primary
120 Civic Center Plaza, Seattle, WA
Phone (555) 210-1200 · Fax (555) 310-0199
Step-free entranceElevator accessAccessible restroom
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Mara Ellis
Family Law
Founding Attorney · Northline Counsel
Active licenseWA · 14 years
Practical family law guidanceFree initial consultationConsultations in English & Spanish
Free consultationVirtual consultationSeattle, WA 98101English, Spanish
Client reviews · independent of the Index
92
of 100
Verified Index
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License & identity95
Professional background87
Responsiveness / availability92
Profile completeness92
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About
Mara Ellis is a fictional attorney preview focused on practical guidance in family law matters. This demo biography illustrates how verified professional information, availability, and client experience can be presented clearly.
Representative matter types
- Divorce matters from intake through resolution
- Child custody negotiations and filings
- Mediation and settlement preparation
Matter types describe experience only — not an outcome guarantee.
Practice areas
Family LawPrimary70% · 14 yrs · 126+ matters
Mediation20% · 10 yrs · 36+ matters
Advisory10% · 6 yrs · 18+ matters
DivorceChild custodyChild support
Fees, payment & consultations
Consultation
Free · 30 min
Hourly
$250–$380/hr
Flat fee
From $900 for defined scopes
Contingency
Not offered
Retainer
Case-dependent
Consultation modes
Video · In person
Payment methods:CardACHCashCheckPayment plan
Fictional example fees. Always confirm scope and fees in a written engagement agreement. Response time: Usually within 2 hours.
Office locations
Satellite office
40 Harbor Street, Seattle, WA
Phone (555) 410-2200
Street parkingInterpreter coordination
Professional background
Education
- Cascadia School of Law
J.D. · 2011
- North Coast University
B.A. · 2008
Work experience
- Founding Attorney
Northline Counsel · 2018–Present
- Associate Attorney
Harborview Legal Aid · 2012–2018
Honors, awards & certifications
- WA bar pro bono service certificate (fictional)
- Trial advocacy program completion
- State bar member
- Family Law continuing education
- Professional association committee member
Associations & bar leadership
- WA State Bar — Family Law Section
- Regional bar association, section chair
Publications & speaking
- "Preparing for your first family law consultation" — firm newsletter (fictional)
- Seattle community legal education night, 2025 (fictional)
Pro bono & community
- Quarterly legal clinic volunteer
- Local mentoring program for new attorneys
Specializations
DivorceChild custody
Online presence
Gallery
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Peer endorsements & references
Endorsements are moderated and never affect the Verified Index directly.
Julian Park
Opposing counsel · Family Law · Aug 2026
Well prepared and practical in negotiations. (Fictional endorsement.)
Theo Brooks
Former colleague · Family Law · Jun 2026
Communicates clearly with clients and peers. (Fictional endorsement.)
Professional references
- Professional reference on file — verified by email (fictional)
Client experience — separate from the Index
Client reviews
4.5(12)
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5.0
Hired attorneyReviewer verified
Clear next steps
Explained each option in plain language and followed up with a written summary the same day. (Fictional preview review.)
CommunicationProfessionalism
Fictional client · Family Law · Sep 2026
Attorney response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Clear expectations matter in every matter we handle. (Fictional response.)
5.0
Consulted attorneyReviewer verified
Well prepared
The first call was organized and I left knowing exactly what documents to gather next. (Fictional preview review.)
ResponsivenessFee transparency
Anonymous client · Family Law · Aug 2026
4.0
Hired attorneyReviewer verified
Transparent fees
Fees were laid out clearly before anything started. No surprises on the invoice. (Fictional preview review.)
ClarityPreparedness
Anonymous client · Family Law · Jul 2026
Attorney response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Clear expectations matter in every matter we handle. (Fictional response.)
5.0
Consulted attorneyReviewer verified
Kept me informed
Staff kept me updated between meetings, which made a stressful period easier. (Fictional preview review.)
ProfessionalismEmpathy
Fictional client · Mediation · Jun 2026
3.0
Hired attorneyReviewer verified
Straightforward advice
Honest about the risks and realistic about timing. I appreciated the directness. (Fictional preview review.)
Fee transparencyPunctuality
Anonymous client · Family Law · May 2026
Attorney response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Clear expectations matter in every matter we handle. (Fictional response.)
5.0
Consulted attorney
Easy to schedule
Scheduling was flexible and the video consultation started right on time. (Fictional preview review.)
PreparednessStaff & support
Anonymous client · Family Law · Apr 2026
Contributions & recognition
4
Legal answers
1
Guides
10
Contributions
120
Contributor points
Verified Contributor 2024 · 80 ptsVerified Contributor 2025 · 110 ptsVerified Contributor 2026 · 120 pts
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Legal Q&A answers
What should I prepare for a first family-law consultation?
General legal information, not legal advice.
How should I respond to a workplace investigation notice?
General legal information, not legal advice.
When does a flat legal fee make sense instead of hourly billing?
General legal information, not legal advice.
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Licenses & professional status
WA · DEMO-WA-41020 · Active
- Admitted
- 2012
- Current status
- Active
- Good standing
- In good standing per the demo source on the last-checked date.
- Authorization
- Authorized to practice law in this jurisdiction.
- Disciplinary indicator
- No public discipline shown in the demo source.
- Source organization
- WA licensing authority — fictional
- Last verified
- September 12, 2026
- Last checked
- September 25, 2026
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U.S. District Court · DEMO-FED-3100 · Active
- Admitted
- 2013
- Current status
- Active
- Good standing
- In good standing per the demo source on the last-checked date.
- Authorization
- Authorized to practice law in this jurisdiction.
- Disciplinary indicator
- No public discipline shown in the demo source.
- Source organization
- Federal court admissions roll — fictional
- Last verified
- September 12, 2026
- Last checked
- September 25, 2026
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- Open demo source
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