Atty. Christopher Pitts
Attorney Christopher D. Pitts focuses on financial complexity and jurisdictional questions as they arise in family law litigation.
Business Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Pitts at a Glance
Christopher Pitts is a Principal based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at S.L. Pitts PC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and Washington (2009). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2008) and Vassar College B.A. Political Science, with honors (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Pitts
- Attorney Christopher D. Pitts focuses on financial complexity and jurisdictional questions as they arise in family law litigation
- Christopher has experience identifying, valuing, and dividing closely held business interests across a wide array of industries including: manufacturing, aerospace, technology, maritime, financial services, and commercial real estate
- He also has experience identifying and valuing financially complex assets in divorce including: pensions, interest rate swaps, call options, and executive and top hat compensation plans
- Christopher has identified and litigated professional goodwill in medical, dental, accounting, and legal practice groups
- Christopher authored the chapter on jurisdiction for the Washington Family Law Deskbook (3rd Edition, 2022), which is published by the Washington State Bar Association for use by family law attorneys and judicial officers throughout Washington State
- Christopher is licensed in both California and Washington and has successfully advised clients on jurisdictional issues related to all areas of family law in both interstate and international marital dissolutions
- For parties who have extensive contacts with both California and Washington, Christopher can assist in selecting the most appropriate state within which to initiate a marital dissolution
- He maintains active cases in both Washington and California
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Pitts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Pitts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Divorce in Seattle
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Seattle
Christopher Pitts is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →
Family Law in Seattle
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Christopher Pitts is one of 185,688 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher Pitts is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Civil Litigation in Seattle
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Christopher Pitts
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Pitts's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Pitts brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Washington, Christopher Pitts can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Christopher Pitts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Christopher Pitts attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher Pitts Handles in Seattle
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