Caitlin Baird Zellers

Caitlin Baird Zellers is a Managing Attorney at S.L. Pitts in Seattle, Washington. She serves clients across Western Washington with prominence on King County, offering them strategic legal counsel and advocacy on family law, particularly in handling intricate dissolution cases marked by high-conflict situations involving:

• Divorce
• Custody
• Parenting plans
• Disputes over child relocation
• Closely held businesses
• Cross-border and global property concerns
• Jurisdictional issues
• Spousal support
• Compensation structures
• Deferred compensation
• Allocation of assets
• Retirement holdings
• Stocks and real estate
• Domestic violence

Drawing from her adeptness in negotiating and litigating matters of spousal and child support, Ms. Baird Zellers brings a deep understanding of the critical and often intricate aspects of divorce proceedings. She leverages her experience in negotiation, including mediation and arbitration, which is complemented by her proficiency as a trial lawyer. With courtroom experience in trial and pretrial motions practice, she is well-equipped to offer advice on effective litigation strategies to help clients achieve their desired outcomes. Furthermore, she collaborates with clients on issues concerning the enforcement of court orders post settlement.

In 2014, Ms. Baird Zellers earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She acquired her license to practice law in Washington in the same year. Prior to that, she obtained her bachelor's degree in economics and philosophy from Saint Louis University in 2009. 

Ms. Baird Zellers holds membership in several prominent organizations, including the Washington State Bar Association and its Family Law Section, as well as the King County Bar Association and its Family Law Section. She is also a member of the King County Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers and Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle. Demonstrating her unwavering dedication to providing legal assistance to the community, she dedicates her time as a volunteer attorney for the King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics and she is an enduring member of the Junior League of Seattle.

Renowned for her outstanding achievements, Ms. Baird Zellers has an "Excellent" rating on Avvo, coupled with numerous endorsements from peers on the platform. Furthermore, she has received distinguished recognition from the Best Lawyers.