Lori Lopez Guzzo

Lori Lopez Guzzo is a founding member of Socius Law Group, PLLC, focusing primarily on complex divorce and alternative dispute resolution. With over 25 years dedicated to complex divorce cases, she brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the nuances involved in handling high-stake divorces, especially those involving large estates and intricate financial issues.

From her early days in commercial litigation, Ms. Guzzo has represented clients across a broad spectrum of civil cases in state and federal courts across Washington, Alaska and Oregon. This extensive experience in mediations, arbitrations, bench and jury trials, and appeals has equipped her with a unique skill set that she leverages in her current practice. Her transition to focusing solely on complex divorce cases has allowed her to hone her ability to manage cases with multiple assets, benefiting her clients through her comprehensive approach to legal disputes.

Ms. Guzzo’s approach is tailored to her clients' individual needs. She provides them with a clear understanding of what can be achieved in their specific circumstances and guides them in making informed decisions. Her commitment to providing personal attention and care is evident in the trust and referrals she receives from her clients.

In addition to her primary focus on complex divorces, Ms. Guzzo also excels as a mediator, helping parties find amicable solutions to potentially contentious issues. Her advisory roles extend to businesses and individuals on divorce-related matters, and she has also served as an skilled witness on legal malpractice. She is rated “10.0” on Avvo and peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

Ms. Guzzo’s academic credentials include a J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and a B.A. magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago, where she was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate in political science. Her military background as a cadet and officer in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve further complements her disciplined and strategic approach to law. Committed to community service, she volunteers with Kaiser Permanente Hospice and mentors for the Center for Children & Youth Justice.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.