20+ years of perspective, skill, and integrity
Leslie Carman Olson applies her 20 years of experience in and out of the courtroom to her role as expert witness, arbitrator, and advocate. To say Leslie is committed is to suggest that the Grand Canyon is a muddy ditch. She works with such thoroughness, that she sometimes uncovers material that surprises everyone — even her clients. Whether working with complex business structures, tax considerations, hidden assets, or marital waste, Leslie’s deep understanding of the law, its shortcomings and its generosity, guides her work and pushes her to always look for more. In the courtroom, she is strong and determined. In settlement, she is direct, clear and firm.
Leslie cares deeply about the unique issues each of her clients face and tailors her approach to a case to address those issues. Long before marriage equality was adopted in Washington State and then after its passage, Leslie has represented LGBTQ clients in matters such as de facto parenting, equitable division of property, and other family matters. For nearly 2o years, Leslie has advocated with attention to the concerns and goals of her BIPOC clients in the context of prenuptial agreements, divorce, parenting, and support issues. As families have become more international, she has widened her practice to address international legal issues for clients from countries such as Mexico, India, China, Russia, Germany, France, England, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.
Leslie has received a Preeminent AV rating by Martindale Hubbell for legal ability and highest ethical standards. She is also a named SuperLawyer by SuperLawers of Thomson Reuters. Avvo.com has rated her 10.0, the highest rating possible.
Leslie is past chair of the Advisory Board of the U/W Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, where she worked to
support global scholarship for BIPOC, LGBTQ and first generation college students.
She has served with Seattle Art Museum Supporters, and has judged mock trial and appellate advocacy competitions at U/W and Seattle U.