Mr. Beattie has provided expert, quality, personalized legal representation to his clients for more than 40 years. He is highly respected by the courts and colleagues in the legal profession, as well as by current and former clients for his integrity, problem solving skills, and aggressive yet compassionate advocacy on their behalf.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

This service includes:

Divorce and legal separation
Parenting plans
Orders of child support
Complex business and property division
Spousal maintenance
Cohabitation agreements
Pre- and post-marital agreements
Child support modification

In all areas of the law

SINCE 1979

Mr. Beattie is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and Kitsap County Bar Association.

EXPERIENCE

Mr. Beattie is a recipient of the Kitsap County Bar Association's Humanitarian Award and Trustees Award. He has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law and Politics magazine.

RECOGNITION

Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory, the legal profession's premier peer review information rating service, has recognized Mr. Beattie for his professional excellence with an AV Preeminent rating, its highest rating for quality of work and ethical standards.

APPROACH

Well-known for his mediation and arbitration services, Mr. Beattie works with individuals and attorneys assisting all parties in resolving their disputes privately, efficiently and economically. He has served as a Kitsap Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore in domestic relations matters.

Advance Fee Deposits are required in all cases. The fee will be determined during the initial consultation and varies depending on a number of factors, such as the type and complexity of the case, the intensity of the discovery process and issues pertinent to your individual case. A fee agreement will be prepared for all clients. Please take the time to review the fee agreement and ask any questions about it at any time.

Last three years of income tax returns
Most recent pay stubs for you and your spouse
Home and other real property purchase documents
Most recent tax and mortgage statements
Most recent investment and retirement statements
Most recent checking and savings account statements
Most recent life insurance policies
Current credit card and statements and other personal obligations

PERSONAL LIFE

Mr. Beattie and his family moved to Kitsap County in 1979 to live and practice law in a community with good schools, a healthy environment, an emphasis on family activities and opportunities to serve the community. Mr. Beattie is married with two married children and four grandchildren. He continues to be active in the community through charitable giving and service, as a board member, auctioneer, coach, and volunteer to the following organizations:

AUCTIONEER

COMMUNITY

SPORTS

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts (President)
Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club
Bainbridge Island Rowing
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Bloedel Reserve
Hyla Middle School
Kids Discovery Museum
Montessori Country School

American Red Cross
Bainbridge Downtown Association
Helpline House
Kitsap County Bar Association
Kitsap Dispute Resolution Center (founding member)
Greater Peninsula Conservancy
Kitsap Legal Services
Kitsap Mental Health Foundation

Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge Island Little League
North Kitsap Babe Ruth (coach)
West Sound Baseball Club (founding board member)

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182 Ericksen Avenue NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

P: 206 866 6137 / 360 698 2652
F: 360 698 2595
E-mail: office@rbeattielaw.com

Take the second driveway from the corner of Winslow Way.