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Sara M. Epler
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Sara M. Epler

3.4
10 reviews

3525 Colby Avenue, P.O. Box 488, Everett, WA 98206-0488 + 2 locations

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 1 more

About Sara M. Epler

Sara is a lawyer in Brewe Layman’s Seattle office. Throughout her practice she has focused on family law cases, specifically those with complex financial issues such as closely held businesses, executive deferred compensation plans, stock grants and options, and other valuation issues.

She also handles complicated parenting issues, including dealing with parents with substance abuse histories. Having assisted clients in a full range of property division, spousal maintenance and parenting plan issues, Sara combines strong client advocacy with a deep understanding of the legal issues in order to provide efficient, effective, family-focused resolutions. Sara was recognized by SuperLawyers magazine as a Rising Star in the area of family law.

Sara is a Washington native and began her legal career in the Seattle area at a boutique family-law practice. She primarily practices in King and Snohomish Counties. Sara is the mother of two children, one in high school and the other attending college at WWU. She enjoys gardening and cooking.

Representative Matters & Engagements

Represented a business owner with multiple retail locations and real property interests in a dissolution of a long term marriage with children.

Represented the wife of a residential real estate developer with numerous development properties and residential rental properties in a dissolution of marriage with children.

Represented an unmarried father to establish an equally shared Parenting Plan and Child Support for his preschool-aged child.

 

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Sara M. Epler got this award in 2021

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Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
February 22, 2023
Hired Attorney Sara M. Epler

Sara Epler and her incredible team at Brewe Layman were next level excellent helping my family navigate my husband's mental health crisis and save our assets and allow the courts to get him the help he needed. I believe he is alive today because of Sara and my children have their father. Sara is the best attorney around, in every court hearing the judges would thank her and call out how they see cases everyday and Sara's works was 100x all lawyers. Her pricing and billing is fair. She gives you the up front truth about your case, what to expect and it will turn out. Whatever your family law issues are, hire Sara and take care of yourself. You will get through this.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2010
Hired Attorney Sara M. Epler

Not only is she brilliant she is pleasant.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2024
Hired Attorney Sara M. Epler

Sara Epler was a gift for my mom's divorce case. My mom is an immigrant and didn't speak English. A translator was involved the whole time. She was so patient with her, kind and knowledgeable. Even when i stopped attending the meetings due to not being able to handle the stress of the divorce. She was detailed, communicative, responsive with all the emotional highs running in a divorce. She dug up so many things about the ex husband we didn't know in terms of finances, savings, bankins, retirment and more. She secured my low income for a lifetime of moderate comfort and ease and I am forever grateful. That being said she is not for the faint heart. She has a strong, honest, blunt personality. Her team is incredible as well, always present and mitigating the highs and lows. Forever thankful for maria on her team! We wouldn't have made it without her truly. Thank you brewe layman. She opted to take our complicated case when a diflawyer evacuated the case IN THE MIDDLE. Pending in court.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
July 29, 2020
Hired Attorney Sara M. Epler

Sara is a good writer. Although she merely checks the boxes. She put very little effort in understanding the issues. She asked very few questions and did little to form a strong defense. Her apathy and lack of empathy was very destructive to my case.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support

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    Firm Name
    Brewe Layman, P.S. Attorneys at Law
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    http://www.brewelaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Washington
    Memberships
    King County (Member, Family Law Section) and Washington State (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Seattle University School of Law
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Washington
    Class of 1996
    B.A.

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Attorney at Brewe Layman, P.S. Attorneys at Law
3.4
10 reviews

333 Cobalt Building, 3525 Colby AvenueP.O. Box 488Everett, WA 98206-0488U.S.A.

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Fax: 425-252-9055

413 W. Gates StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273U.S.A.

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One Convention Place, 701 Pike Street, Suite 1035Seattle, WA 98101U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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One Convention Place, 701 Pike Street, Suite 1035Seattle, WA 98101U.S.A.

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    Sara M. Epler attended Seattle University School of Law.
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    Brewe Layman, P.S. Attorneys at Law was established in 1979.

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