Lisa Ann Sharpe
Principal
Practice Emphasis
Family Law
Lisa is a highly skilled and recognized lawyer practicing exclusively in Family Law. She represents high net worth individuals from both the private and public sectors, and across a wide variety of industries including technology, sports, entertainment, finance, healthcare, and professional services.
Skilled in Financial and Custody Litigation, Prenuptial Agreements, Custody Evaluations, Mediation and Trial Practice, Lisa is resolution-oriented, and provides personalized service to her clients at particularly trying and emotional times.
Education
- University of Washington
- Bachelor of Arts (Finance), 1987
- University of San Diego
- Juris Doctor, 1991
Programs and Publications
- AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference, September 2022, Co-Chair
- AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference, September 2020, Co-Chair
- AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference, May 2019, Planning Committee
- Spring 2019 Family Lawyer Magazine, “4 Reasons to Bring Your Financial Expert to Mediation”
Presentations
- AAML WA State Chapter Springt CLE – Cutting Edge Parenting Issues: Parental Relocation Disputes, Seattle, May 2024
- ABA National Family Law Conference in Austin, TX, August 2019, “Mock Demonstration for Deposing a Financial Expert”
- AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference in Las Vegas, May 2019, “Using Expert Witnesses to Improve Mediation Success”
- 2019 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference, “Complex Cash Flows: Analyzing Multiple Income Resources for a Spouse – Show Me the Money,” co-presenter with Sharyn Maggio, May 2019
- 8th Annual Mary H. Wechsler Family Law Symposium for the King County Bench, 2019, “Committee Intimate Relationship” legal update
- 7th Annual Mary H. Wechsler Family Law Symposium for the King County Bench, 2018, “Contempt of Court”
Professional & Civic
AAML (American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers) Washington State Chapter President, 2014-2016, 2024
IAFL (International Association of Family Lawyers)
ABA (Vice Chair, Community Property Section, 2019 and 2020)
“Lawyer of the Year,” Family Law; Best Lawyers in America, 2020
Acknowledged in Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Band 1, Family/Matrimonial in Washington State, 2019 – 2024
Named to “Best Lawyers” by Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Family Law, 2014-2025 editions
Martindale-Hubbell highest AV preeminent rating
Recognized as part of the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Family Lawyers
King County Bar Association Leadership Development & Nominations Committee
Recognized as a “Top Attorney” by Seattle Met magazine, 2012-2018
Selected for inclusion to the Washington Super Lawyers List by Washington Law & Politics and Washington Super Lawyers magazines in Family Law, 2010-2024, Washington Top 100 Lawyer (2015-2024), Washington Top 50 Women (2012-2024) and Washington Top 10 Super Lawyers (2024)
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, former Managing Principal
King County Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
California State Bar Association
American Bar Association (ABA)
Neighborhood Legal Clinic Domestic Violence Clinic volunteer – 2006 to 2016
King County Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee (2009-2012)
