Meet Attorney Leslie Blankman
Leslie M. Blankman is a Washington State licensed attorney practicing in King County. Leslie is a graduate of Seattle University School of Law. In addition to her legal studies, Leslie's background in Behavioral Sciences provides her the ability to navigate her clients through the legal and the emotional aspects of divorce. She is a compassionate advocate with a focus on meeting the goals and desires of her clients.
Leslie is also a certified mediator. She completed Basic Mediation Training through King County Dispute Resolution Center and completed the mediation practicum through the Dispute Resolution Center in Snohomish and Island Counties. Her mediation practice focuses on disputes where there is a need for an ongoing relationship including, family law (divorce, legal separation, parenting plans, child support, custody issues), neighbor, landlord/tenant, work-place, Home Owner Association (HOA), and partner disputes.
Prior to launching Blankman Law & Mediation, Leslie spent 14 years at Microsoft in engineering, where she worked on Microsoft Office for the Mac, Windows Phone, and Microsoft Speech Technologies, and in Legal and Corporate Affairs, where she supported the Silicon Architecture Team and the Developer Division. To facilitate the change from technology to family law, Leslie completed a one-year Family Law Fellowship through Eastside Legal Assistance Program where she represented clients in Domestic Violence Protection Order and Family Law matters. Working in legal aid was a rewarding experience that is the cornerstone of Leslie's practice.
Professional Associations
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Professional Development Committee Chair (2016-2017)
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Collaborative Professionals of Washington
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Board Member (2018-Present)
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King County Bar Association
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Collaborative Law Section
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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Washington State Bar Association
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Family Law Section
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Low Bono Section
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Pro-bono and Public Service Committee (2015-2017)
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Panel Member of
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American Bar Association
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Member of the following groups:
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Dispute Resolution
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Family Law
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Member of the following committees
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Collaborative Law
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Mediation
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Domestic Violence
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Pro-bono work
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Eastside Legal Assistance Program
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Leslie is a member of the advisory board for the ELAP Family Law Fellowship Program.
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Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish and Island Counties
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Leslie is a volunteer mediator and past speaker through the DRC of Snohomish and Island Counties. She mediates family law and work-place matters. She also provides coaching, assessment and feedback of mediation practicum candidates and students.
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Speeches and Publications
Domestic Violence Considerations during Mediation
May 17, 2016
Leslie Blankman presented a lecture on Domestic Violence Considerations during Mediation through the Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish and Island Counties.
New Lawyer Education: Mediation Basics
January 19, 2016
Leslie Blankman served as faculty member and panelist for "New Lawyer Education: Mediation Basics" CLE, through the Washington State Bar Association.
Divorce Roadmap: Taking the Mystery out of Dissolutions
January 21, 2016
Leslie Blankman presented community lecture on the dissolution process at the Redmond library in partnership with the Eastside Legal Assistance Program.
ELAP Breakfast for Justice
May 14, 2015
Leslie Blankman spoke about her experience as a Family Law Fellow at the ELAP Breakfast for Justice, ELAP's annual fundraising breakfast attended by over 500 people.
Divorce Roadmap: Taking the Mystery out of Dissolutions
March 31, 2015
Leslie Blankman presented “Divorce Roadmap: Taking the Mystery out of Dissolutions” at the Mercer Island Community Center.
ELAP Family Law Fellowship Experience
December 2014
Leslie Blankman wrote about her experience as an ELAP Family Law Fellow.
