Erin M. Blower
Senior Associate
With more than 12 years of experience, Erin concentrates her practice on divorce, custody, and a wide range of additional family law matters. She has substantial experience handling cases involving domestic violence. Erin currently serves as Board Secretary for the DOVE Project, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by domestic violence and serving as a resource for both community members and court advocates.
Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota School of Law, 2006
B.A., University of Minnesota, 2002
Awards:
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 & 2026 editions for Family Law
Recognized as Washington Super Lawyer® honoree
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2014
Order of the Coif, 2006
- Co-Presenter, “Marriage Dissolution – Process and Procedure,” Washington Family Law from A to Z, National Business Institute, 2024
- Presenter, Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues, Advanced Family Law Seminar, National Business Institute, 2021
- Chief Author, “Chapter 9: Domestic Relations Practice,” 2019 Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, King County Bar Association, June 2020
- Author, “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
- Presenter, Mental Health Evidence in Custody and Abuse Cases, Discovery and Evidence in Divorce, 2016
Attorneys
Hon. Beth M. Andrus (ret.)
Of Counsel
Rita L. Bender (ret.)
Of Counsel
William J. Bender
Of Counsel
Elizabeth A. Bianchi
Of Counsel
Erin M. Blower
Senior Associate
Caleb O. Bonm
Principal
Cynthia F. Buhr
Of Counsel
Dawson W. Drew
Associate
Lisa M. Gilmore
Principal
Elizabeth Mount Penner
Principal
Charles E. Newton
Principal | Firm President
Erin C. Newton
Of Counsel
Arianna K. Nord
Associate
Peter Offenbecher
Principal
Peder T. Punsalan-Teigen
Principal
Raegen N. Rasnic
Principal
Christina A. Robinson
Associate
Sarah K. Thorpe
Associate
Jennifer E. Wellman
Principal
Legal Professionals
Contact
Skellenger Bender, P.S.
520 Pike Street, Suite 1001
Seattle, WA 98101
- Main: (206) 623-6501
- Fax: (206) 447-1973