Delney N. Hilen  Of Counsel

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Practice Emphasis

Delney Hilen is an experienced litigator and negotiator whose practice focuses exclusively on complex family law cases for individuals with a high net worth.  She is a good listener who combines empathy with her skills as a tenacious advocate.  Delney’s clients include business owners, CEOs and CFOs of major corporations or their spouses as well as professionals or their spouses.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Political Science, French), 1967, University of Washington 
  • Juris Doctor, 1987, Southern Illinois University
  • Southern Illinois University Law Review
  • Winner Moot court competition 

Representative Cases

In her 25-year career Delney has represented:

  • The spouse of a preeminent Washington lawyer.  The case went to trial with excellent results for the client.
  • The VP of a national corporation with headquarters in the Northwest.  The case was mediated with excellent results for the client.
  • Numerous attorneys from the Seattle area with overwhelmingly excellent results.
  • Doctors and Dentists in the Northwest with excellent results obtained for the clients. 
  • Business owner or spouses of closely held business owners with businesses located in the Northwest and in other states with excellent results.  

Bar Admissions

  • American Bar Association 
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • King County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Family Bar Mentor 

Publications

  • Divorce and its Impact on the Family Business, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Professional & Civic

  • Unified Family Court Committee Member, Volunteer 
  • Settlement Conference Program Participant 
  • Volunteer Mediator for the Family Law Program
  • Washington Women Lawyers, Board Member 
  • Trustee Museum of History and Industry
  • Member SAMS