Atty. James D. Stensel
James is a Principal with the Lasher Family Law Practice Group. His legal career spans more than two decades working in family law.
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James D. Stensel is an attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at Lasher. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 2016) and Pacific Lutheran University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James is a Principal with the Lasher Family Law Practice Group
- His legal career spans more than two decades working in family law
- Honed by his experiences, James’s strategy in each case is to focus on creative ways to resolve disputes rather than create them
- James also appreciates that clients often have emergent needs that demand swift action, including court intervention
- In each case, James’s goal is to help his clients deal with critical and often complex legal issues through patient, thoughtful, and professional guidance and representation focused on preserving their legal rights and interests
- Since becoming an attorney, James has focused his practice solely on family law
- James is experienced in several areas of family law, including divorce cases involving high net worth, complex finances, jurisdictional issues, and enforcement
- He also has extensive experience litigating in court and navigating the mediation/arbitration process
- James understands that the decisions made in a case will affect a client’s personal and financial health for years to come and approaches each case with a long-term-outcome focus and strategy
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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