Online Payment Contact Us
Family Law

Lasher Welcomes Betsy Hershman to Family Law Practice Group

Lasher
Feb 10, 2026

Lasher is pleased to announce that, effective February 10, 2026, attorney Elizabeth “Betsy” Hershman has joined the firm as a Principal in our Family Law Practice Group.

Betsy brings sharp litigation skills with a thoughtful, compassionate approach to dispute resolution. A seasoned litigator and trained Collaborative lawyer, Betsy represents clients across the full spectrum of family law matters, including complex divorces, domestic partnerships, high asset divorces, Committed Intimate Relationships, parenting and child support disputes, and LGBTQ+–specific family law issues. We are delighted to add her to this robust group.

Family Law Principal Justin M. Sedell shared, “Betsy is one of the preeminent family law attorneys in Washington and we are delighted to welcome her to the firm. We have worked together to help individuals and families find safe and effective paths forward for nearly 20 years. She will be an outstanding addition to the firm and the practice group.”

About Lasher

Founded more than 50 years ago in Seattle, Lasher provides comprehensive legal services to businesses, their owners, and to families. The firm’s practice areas include business and tax law, divorce and family law, civil litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, employment law, estate planning, probate and related litigation, and real estate law.

For more information about Lasher, visit www.lasher.com.

Lasher
Feb 10, 2026

Insights from Family Law

What Happens When the Divorce Is in China but the Property Is in Washington State?

I watched President Trump meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington D.C. last week.   Trade was on the agenda. So was artificial intelligence. Taiwan. Iran. Technology. The long and complicated relationship between two countries whose economies are deeply connected even when their governments and legal systems are not. It reminded me of a divorce […]

Read More
Can I Represent Myself in a Divorce in Washington State? | Pro Se Pros & Cons

If you are considering divorce, you are likely wondering whether you need an attorney, or whether you can handle the process yourself. Representing yourself in a legal matter is commonly referred to as proceeding “pro se” (the Latin phrase: “For Oneself”). For many individuals or couples, representing yourself may be a reasonable option. However, it […]

Read More
Is It Time to Dust Off Your Prenuptial Agreement?

Most people think a prenuptial agreement has only three destinations. It gets signed and placed in a drawer, it resurfaces during a divorce, or it is reviewed after the death of a spouse. Recently, I was reminded that there should be a fourth option, while reading Belle Burden’s memoir on marriage and divorce, Strangers, a […]

Read More

150

Years of combined experience

Best Law Firms

Ranked regionally in 10 practice areas in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®

Band 1

In the Chambers Global High Net Worth Guide in Family/Matrimonial Law

Trusted Legal Support for Your Business and Family

Our experienced Seattle attorneys provide strategic legal guidance for businesses and individuals. Whether you are navigating a complex transaction or facing a sensitive family law issue, we are here to help each step of the way.

Contact Us