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Roy N. Martin, Attorney at Law

119 N. Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Phone: (360) 746-0400 | Fax: (877) 767-9751
http://www.roymartinpc.com/

Compassionate Approach to Divorce and Family Law

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Family Law

Sub-Topics

Children

Child Custody
Child Support

Legal Topic

Divorce

Sub-Topics

Child Support

Collaborative Law

Divorce Mediation

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Washington

Firm Focus

Mr. Martin believes his job is to thoroughly address legal issues in the most efficient manner possible. For this reason, he is committed to alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as Mediation and Collaborative Divorce, with their emphasis on negotiated resolutions. These approaches can lead to the highest quality settlements while avoiding the conflict, expense and stress of litigation. With experience in Collaborative Divorce and Mediation dating to 2001, Mr. Martin is a seasoned mediator and one of the most experienced Collaborative Divorce attorneys in Bellingham.

Firm History

Mr. Martin attended law school at the University of Arizona and then practiced in Tucson for the next 15 years. He relocated his practice to Bellingham, Washington in 2011.

Example Cases

Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Conventional Divorce

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The best client is educated as to his/her rights and obligations. To the extent clients can successfully educate themselves, that's great. However, Mr. Martin recommends people consult with an attorney to make sure their understanding of the law is accurate.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Yes.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes.

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

N/A.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

Frequently -- Mr. Martin is an experienced collaborative attorney and mediator.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Yes.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Mr. Martin is a problem solver. He seeks non-adversarial solutions whenever such approaches benefit clients and their children.

Office Manager/Assistant

No.

Fax

(877) 767-9751

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Foreign Languages

No.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

No.

Hourly Rates

$225 for conventional divorce; $200 for collaborative divorce and mediation.

Free Initial Consultation?

$200 flat fee. Consultations typically last one to two hours.

Typical Retainer

Case specific.

Understanding Fees

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