Elizabeth Mount Penner

Elizabeth Mount Penner is a Principal at the firm, where she takes a smart and versatile approach to resolving legal matters. Elizabeth’s practice focuses exclusively on family law, including divorce, domestic partnerships, complex asset divisions, parenting plan and child support modifications, child custody, parentage actions, and LGBTQ+ specific issues.

Elizabeth carefully tailors unique legal solutions to meet the needs of each individual client. An experienced trial lawyer, Elizabeth is adept at navigating high-stakes cases in the courtroom. Her years of experience in family law and criminal defense have honed her ability to tenaciously advocate for her clients’ rights, both in litigation and at the negotiation table.

At the same time, Elizabeth is committed to working closely with clients seeking to resolve family law issues amicably, including helping them assess whether the Collaborative Law process might be a good fit. By fostering respectful communication and focusing on common ground, Elizabeth helps these clients achieve creative solutions in manners that strive to minimize conflict and better address the interests of the whole family, including any children.

Elizabeth’s dedication to excellence in family law has earned her recognition in the field, including being named a Washington Super Lawyers® Rising Star in 2025 and 2021. Elizabeth was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 edition for Family Law.

Education:

J.D., Seattle University School of Law, cum laude

B.A., California State University, Fresno, magna cum laude

Fury Bailey Trial Skills Workshop

Awards and Honors:

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition and Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in America 2025 edition for Family Law

Recognized as a Washington Super Lawyers® Rising Star honoree in 2021 and 2025

Rated “Superb” 10 out of 10 on Avvo.com

Memberships:

King County Bar Association

King County Collaborative Law

QLaw Association

Washington State Bar Association

Presentations and Publications:

Part One: Dissolution, Legal Separation and Declaration Concerning Validity, Chapter 9 Domestic Relations Practice, 2019 Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, King County Bar Association, June 2020

Assessing Separation Date in Divorce Actions, King County Bar Bulletin, May 2020 (co-authored with Kim Schnuelle)

Negotiations in Criminal Cases, presented at Seattle University School of Law Trial Advocacy Course, 2014