Janet Smith
Edmonds, WA
Licensed for 38 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
English
About
Janet L. Smith is an elder mediator in private practice with Janet L. Smith Mediation Services. She mediates disputes involving elder law, adult guardianship, TEDRA matters, estate and trust administration, and protection of vulnerable adults.Janet was a founder of Elder Care Solutions, Inc., a company providing geriatric care management and guardianship services.In 2005, Janet, founded Northwest Elder Law Group PLLC and practiced as an elder law attonrey in the areas of estate planning, guaridanship, probate, and protection of vulnerable adults.Janet received a bachelor’s degree from Pomona College, a law degree from the University of Washington School of Law, and a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Washington. Her mediation and facilitation training includes the Professional Mediation Skills Training Program at the University of Washington School of Law and Northwest Dispute Resolution Conferences. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association Elder Law Section and Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, and the King County Bar Association Guardianship and Elder Law Section. Janet has provided training in elder mediation and is a regular speaker on elder law alternate dispute resolution. Janet’s experience in care management, guardianship, and elder law gives her a unique perspective for facilitating disputes that involve parties living with dementia or families dealing with long-term care issues.Janet's practice is now limited to mediation. She conducts mediations in the following areas:• Guardianship and the Uniform Guardianship Act• Trust and Estate Administration• Probate and Will Contests• TEDRA (Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act)• Protection of Vulnerable Adults• Long term care and end of life disputes• Facilitated Family MeetingsPlease visit www.jls-mediation.com for more information.
Language
English
Contact
Janet L. Smith Mediation ServicesPO Box 3152Edmonds, WA, 98020PO Box 3152Edmonds, WA, 98020
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I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.
I knew from my very first conversation, a five minute phone call, that Janet Smith had the answer to a grueling seven month battle to get coverage through my mother’s long term care insurance. Within that five minutes she gave me a list of practical steps to take. The advice was golden and it was free. Prior to discovering Janet I had several brief conversations with three other attorney’s. Each was difficult to reach and none seemed to really listen to my problem or the solutions that had already failed. Janet listened and responded with advice that rang true for our situation within the first five minutes. After I followed up on her advice, we formally met and planned the strategy. When her first letter (containing case study research) to the company did not generate the results we wanted, she persisted with several others, ultimately securing all of our demands. I have never before hired an attorney. I felt intimated. The three gentlemen I previously contacted for advice reinforced my intimidation. Working with Janet felt like working with a trusted friend. I know I can turn to her if there are any other issues with this policy.