Welcome
Senior Associate
Erin Blower &
Associate
Dawson Drew

Skellenger Bender is excited to announce two talented attorneys have joined our Family Law Practice Group! Please join us in congratulating our new Senior Associate Attorney, Erin Blower, who brings a wealth of experience and…

Best Lawyers® and Best Law Firms® Recognition

The firm received Tier 1 rankings in Family Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Seattle in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®- America. We also celebrate ten lawyers recognized in the 2026 edition of…

Skellenger Bender Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Skellenger Bender celebrates ten lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and four lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 editions. For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 26…

Celebrating our 2025 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

We’re pleased to share that 12 of our attorneys have been selected for the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition reflects not only individual excellence, but also our team’s shared dedication to…

Introducing Our Collaborative Family Law Practice Group

At Skellenger Bender, we recognize that families come in many forms – and so do the legal challenges they face and the potential paths to resolution. That’s why we’re proud to announce the launch of…

Leadership Announcements

We are thrilled to share Principal Charles E. Newton’s appointment as President, stepping into a role previously held by Principal Caleb O. Bonm, whose remarkable leadership set a high standard for excellence. We are equally…

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Welcome Associate Sarah Thorpe

We are pleased to announce that Sarah Thorpe has joined the Firm as an Associate in our Family Law Practice Group. Sarah skillfully represents clients in a broad array of family law matters including those…

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Welcome Associate Arianna Nord

Skellenger Bender welcomes Arianna Nord as an Associate in our Family Law Practice Group. Arianna focuses her practice on helping clients navigate a wide-range of family law matters involving divorce, non-marital relationships, complex financial issues…

Skellenger Bender, P.S. Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Skellenger Bender is proud to celebrate our lawyers recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers:  Ones to Watch in America.  For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has published the world’s premier guide…