Atty. Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe

Atty. Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe

Ken is the founder of Brewe Layman and has been in private practice since 1979. Ken focuses his practice on complex domestic matters, cohabitation (meretricious) disputes, injury claims and civil litigation.

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About Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe at a glance

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe is a family law attorney based in Everett, Washington, practicing at Brewe Layman PS. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1979) and University of Washington (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ken is the founder of Brewe Layman and has been in private practice since 1979
  • Ken focuses his practice on complex domestic matters, cohabitation (meretricious) disputes, injury claims and civil litigation
  • He also advises clients regularly on business and estate planning matters and frequently drafts/reviews various sorts of marital agreements
  • Ken also provides private family law mediation services on a regular basis
  • He has earned an AV rating (very high to preeminent legal ability rating, and very high ethical rating) from Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Since 2001, Ken has been annually selected as a Super Lawyer® by Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • In 2015, Ken was named a Washington Top 100 Super Lawyer®
  • He was also selected as a Best Lawyers® in family law annually since 2012 and named Lawyer of the Year for Seattle Family Law in 2014
  • Ken has also been annually selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer (Washington) in the area of family law by The National Trial Lawyers since 2008, a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer (Washington) by the American Society of Legal Advocates since 2013 and a Top 100 Lawyer by The National Advocates since 2015
  • Ken is a frequent speaker at CLE seminars for attorneys in Washington State and author of updates for several chapters of the Washington Practice on family law topics
  • He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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 Everett 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe

Where is Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe's law office located?
Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe's law practice is located in Everett, Washington. The firm is Brewe Layman PS. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe handle?
Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe go to law school?
Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (BA, 1976).
How can I contact Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe received?
Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1979
BA
University of Washington
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Seattle)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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