Leslie R. Bottimore

Attorney Leslie R. Bottimore is the Owner / Supervising Attorney of the Law Firm Bottimore & Associates, P.L.L.C., situated in Tacoma, Washington. Truly driven to do what is best for her clients, she represents a diverse clientele across Pierce and King Counties, Washington, in family law matters involving:

·       Divorce

·       Spousal Support

·       Child Support

·       Child Custody and Visitation

·       Paternity and Fathers’ Rights

·       Domestic Violence

·       Prenuptial Agreements

·       Mediation and Collaborative Law

·       Same-Sex Partnerships and Marriages

·       Estate Planning and Probate

·       Guardianships and Conservatorships

·       Living Wills and Powers of Attorney

·       Estate Administration, Trusts, and Wills

A compassionate and highly skilled Attorney, Ms. Bottimore offers exceptional emotional and professional support to her clients during the most stressful times in their lives. She devotes her time to listen to every client’s story and musters as much zeal and passion for redressing the situation. Assertive, yet calm, in all court proceedings, she is well-respected by Judges, Court Commissioners, and other Attorneys.

Majoring in Hispanic Studies and Sociology, Ms. Bottimore completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Lewis & Clark College. She attended Seattle University School of Law and graduated Cum Laude with her Juris Doctor.  Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2000, she stays connected with her fellow professionals through organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

Ms. Bottimore has twice served as President of the Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County, as President of the Network of Tacoma, and as Vice President of King County Collaborative Law.  She is the President of the Alliance of Women Owned Businesses.  She is the Secretary of the Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.  She has published an article about Collaborative Law in the King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Bar News. She has also lectured on various family law topics in seminars and other forums.

Efficiently representing her clients has garnered Ms. Bottimore several awards and recognitions from various sources, including an Avvo “Superb” rating, the Client Distinction Award, and the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award. She and her Legal Team volunteer time in various causes each month in her Law Firm's Wave of Change Campaign.