ABOUT US
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The Alternative to Going to Court!
Dominik Musafia founded Seattle Divorce Options, PLLC to help his clients avoid the courthouse by tailoring approaches to their unique circumstances. As a former family law litigator, Dominik has seen the devastation that a litigated divorce can inflict on families, and since 2016, has not taken a case to trial.
Dominik founded Seattle Divorce Options to offer a better alternative than having a judge make expensive, cookie-cutter decisions for his clients.​ In addition to his extensive experience with mediation, he has handled dozens of Collaborative Law cases since 2009, making him one of the most experienced practitioners in the state.
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Every situation is different for every client, and every client has unique needs: approaches are personalized to resolve each client’s specific situation. Most approaches aim for interest-based solutions and long-term results.
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​CONTACT Dominik below to meet by Telephone or Zoom!
PRINCIPAL BIO
DOMINIK MUSAFIA
Attorney
T: 206.860.2431
Dominik was licensed to practice law in 2000. Prior to founding Seattle Divorce Options in 2015 he was a partner/owner of Wechsler Becker, LLP, Seattle's pre-eminent family law firm (known for family law litigation) and a Senior Associate at Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC. His experiences at the courthouse honed his understanding of the results that litigants should expect when cases are decided by a judge, and inspired his desire for more creative and meaningful results for his clients and their objectives.
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Dominik has enhanced his family law experience by advising and operating small businesses and working with real property (real estate) issues, both as an attorney and as a real estate managing broker (licensed since 2006). He is uniquely qualified to handle divorce matters involving complex issues of business and real property.
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Dominik knows all of the attorneys that are regularly practicing in Collaborative Law very well as he is a trusted member of King County's Collaborative Law community. He is past Chair of King County Collaborative Law, the largest Collaborative Law organization in the state. He is also past Chair (two terms) of the Collaborative Law Section of the King County Bar Association as well as past Chair of the Family Law Section of the King County Bar Association (KCBA's largest Section).
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Dominik has divorced, remarried, and co-parented two children through almost every phase of childhood. He is an avid boater and holds a 100-Ton Master's License (Deck Officer, US Merchant Marine).
Education
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University of California – Berkeley, B.A., 1990
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Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 2000
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Bar Admissions
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Washington State Bar Association, 2000
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U. S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2001
Professional & Community Associations
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King County Collaborative Law 2009-2025, Past Chair
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King County Bar Assoc. Collaborative Law Section, Past Chair
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King County Bar Assoc. Family Law Section, Past Chair
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Member, Collaborative Practitioners of Washington
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Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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Past Board Member, Seattle Opera
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Past President, Italy America Chamber of Commerce Northwest
Speaking Engagements
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Choice of Action in Family Law Family Law: “Dissolution A-Z.” Conference Co-Chair
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Service of Process in Family Law Family Law: “Dissolution A-Z.”
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Guest Lecturer, Seattle Pacific University, School of Business and Economics
OPTION #1 : CONSULTATION SERVICES
Not everyone wants (or can afford) to be represented by an attorney. Sometimes the mere 'appearance' of an attorney can drive parties apart. When I provide consultation services, I can advise my clients on court processes, draft and review documents, provide opinions on the fairness of offers and be ready to step in if needed since I know your case. At the same time, the other party may never even know that you are getting legal advice.
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Consultation services can be very cost effective, especially in cases where clients have already determined how the case is likely going to be resolved, or in cases that have relatively straight-forward issues. If a client thinks the case may be headed for court (and they don't want to represent themselves in the courtroom) the client may ask an attorney to enter an appearance at that time.
CONTACT US
Seattle Divorce Options, PLLC
Arboretum Professional Center
2910 E. Madison Street
Seattle, Washington 98112
T: 206.860.2431
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