team-member

Lisa Ward

Vancouver, WA

Licensed for 22 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

French

About

Lisa E. Martin feels rewarded when she has helped her clients recover their peace of mind.“I am moved when clients who felt hopeless come out of the divorce process feeling like life isn’t so bad. It’s an overall feeling of ‘I’m going to be okay, and I’m going to land on my feet.’”Lisa has twenty years of family law experience, and has litigated countless divorce cases in both Washington and Oregon. Her clients regard her as approachable and easy to talk to.“I owe it to my clients to educate them and help them make the best choices, so that everyone is happy with the outcome.”Lisa’s family has lived in the Pacific Northwest for generations. She is proud of her Northwest heritage, and especially proud of her great grandfather, Clarence D. Martin, the 11th Governor of Washington state. Lisa is a devoted mother to her teenage daughter, who is a straight-A student and avid soccer player.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

French

Contact

McKinley Irvin1111 Main StreetSuite 300Vancouver, WA, 986601111 Main StreetSuite 300Suite 300Vancouver, WA, 98660

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Shannon
November 12, 2020

Lisa was fantastic in guiding me through my divorce process. Her expertise and experience allowed for the best outcome for both myself and my ex-wife. I would recommend Lisa to anyone going through this difficult time.

Joe
March 10, 2020

I feel my divorce was complicated. We had a young child involved, fairly significant assets and a large income disparity. I emailed and spoke with Lisa 100+ times over about 10 months trying to build my case. In the end, we settled and Lisa helped my ex and I come to a very amicable solution through mediation. Lisa was very respectful throughout, although I presented some challenges. She was very professional and always had my best interest in mind. I’d highly recommend Lisa Martin as your divorce attorney. She is very experienced and knows how to navigate the process.

Dan
July 11, 2019

I entered a divorce litigation anxious of how it would end, and in the whole process Lisa patiently walked me through the case, patiently explained to me what I need to know, and set expectations, and every step of the way she got me more than what's expected. Lisa is also good at calming me down when I was frustrated, with laid out strategies and explaining to me what the opposite side is attempting to achieve, and how I should respond, and how to prepare. With Lisa's consultation and help, I came out of a settlement conference over financial matters with sound outcomes. Then Lisa helped me to avoid a potentially costly trial over parenting plan, and got it settled in an arbitration to my favor. So now the case is over, I got more residential time with my child, and able to maintain myself financially, all because of Lisa's help, her expertise in family law and her diligence in handling my case have turned things around for my case!

Paula
July 6, 2019

I could not have navigated the complexities of my divorce without Lisa Martin. Her professionalism and attention to detail were top-notch! As a direct result of Lisa's involvement, the process was timely and as affordable as it could be.

M-
January 4, 2018

Lisa is amazing. Everything she advised me of she delivered on. As a male going through a divorce in Clark County I would highly recommend retaining her services. Her confidence and approach put me at ease during a very stressful time. After watching her basically embarrass my ex's lawyer in court in the initial proceeding I was able to literally phone it in and do everything else remote. Thank you Lisa!

David
September 5, 2017

Lisa Martin is dedicated, empathic, tenacious! When the legal process slows down or isn't flowing, Lisa pounces, engages it, and gets it moving! She's the kind of person I would love to work with; though I am not a lawyer, I would love to do research with her or some similar endeavor. If you want a lawyer who is Client-centric, dedicated, tenacious, choose Lisa Martin--that's my vote!

Brian
February 5, 2015

Im still in the process of my custody case but I have no doubt that everything im trying to achieve will be accomplished. I knew after our initial meeting that Lisa was who I wanted to represent me in my fight for my daughter . Hands down I feel she has my daughter's and my best interest in mind . Im very happy thus far with everything.

anonymous
August 22, 2013

Lisa E. Martin was recommended by a previous client. I needed representation when my marriage failed. Intake was prompt, very informative, professional and reassuring. Ms. Martin is a compassionate person and has excellent interpersonal skills. Her fee structure was reasonable and I would say I felt it was a bargain. In discussing the specifics of my situation she explained the process and what her commitment was. Her dress and appearance were professional and her knowledge base was impressive. She was prompt in initiating action and responded to the Court and the other lawyer promptly and comprehensively. I was quite pleased by her demeanor. A problem solver, a self-starter, aggressive when appropriate and very well prepared in my case. In reflecting back on the intake interview I would say she delivered on everything she said she would do. I would not hesitate to recommend her for legal representation.

Mark
November 7, 2012

Lisa was great to work with ! When I needed legal council and advise, she was very professional and got the job done ! Hands down, Lisa experience and personable style kept me at ease and confident in the decisions made for my case. She let me know step by step what was being done and why and allowed me to determine what was best for me based on all of the information. Lisa kept aware of the pros, as well as the cons of each and every part of the process and even gave me extra information that was relevent to the other party. She's a great strategizer and drew from past cases like mine to help guide her judgements as well as mine. Thank you Lisa, your truly an excellent professional !

Margaret
October 31, 2012

I needed a divorce attorney and Lisa Martin came recommended. In my case I needed someone that was representing me and my college aged daughter. I chose Lisa because her presentation was professional and emphasized problem solving and negotiating. I wanted myself to be represented well and my daughter to see the process handled professionally and respectfully for both of her parents. In the beginning I was very emotional and found Lisa and her assistant to be patient and informative. The divorce process is painful and they were compassionate and understanding. As our case unfolded a process that could have been simple became complex. With each issue that arose I found Lisa to respond quickly and to be very well informed. In my case things were done that would have cost me THOUSANDS of dollars if I had not been legally represented. I was too trusting in my marriage and left myself very financially exposed. Fortunately I had legal representation in time and Lisa was able to take the steps necessary to protect my financial assets. My case had three court hearings with one of them being a full day trial. Ours was a twenty year marriage with long term intertwined personal and financial arrangements. Lisa had a very well organized and well planned case. She built her case and spent the day in court detailing the points of her case and supporting them with facts. At the end of the day I was extremely pleased with the decisions the judge made in our case. These are some side items I believed to be important: 1) My former husband was in law enforcement and a strategist by training. I was concerned that Lisa being a female and being small in stature that he would not take her seriously. This worry was irrelevant and it didn’t matter at all. Lisa quickly let everyone know she was not an opponent to be taken lightly. 2) I live in Washington County Oregon. I had heard that it was best to get an attorney that specialized in Washington County and knew the judges well. This was insignificant in my case. In every area of my case that she needed to Lisa did her homework and knew her opponent. My attorney was prepared and my judge was professional and it didn’t matter that Lisa is located in Portland. 3) In my opinion the opposing counsel in our case tried to be intimidating in person and in writing. Lisa responded professionally and respectfully and never once backed down to this type of communication. 4) Lisa was always very well prepared and organized. She presented very well in writing, in negotiating and especially in court. All of her legal advice was excellent. 5) In my case there were issues that were unique with PERS, child custody, etc. In each instance Lisa was informed or got the information needed to make a strong recommendation for the unique circumstance. 6) I believed Lisa’s fees to be reasonable. However, I learned that a divorce is an investment in your future. Had I gone to a less experienced lower priced attorney I don’t believe I would have had the high caliber of representation that I needed to protect me and my children. Lisa is experienced and knowledgeable. As we walked into court she was greeted by other attorneys and is clearly respected by her professional peers. Lisa Martin comes with my highest recommendation. She will always have a place in my heart for being a patient and compassionate professional and representing me and my children in this difficult process.

Shannon
November 12, 2020

Lisa was fantastic in guiding me through my divorce process. Her expertise and experience allowed for the best outcome for both myself and my ex-wife. I would recommend Lisa to anyone going through this difficult time.

Joe
March 10, 2020

I feel my divorce was complicated. We had a young child involved, fairly significant assets and a large income disparity. I emailed and spoke with Lisa 100+ times over about 10 months trying to build my case. In the end, we settled and Lisa helped my ex and I come to a very amicable solution through mediation. Lisa was very respectful throughout, although I presented some challenges. She was very professional and always had my best interest in mind. I’d highly recommend Lisa Martin as your divorce attorney. She is very experienced and knows how to navigate the process.

Dan
July 11, 2019

I entered a divorce litigation anxious of how it would end, and in the whole process Lisa patiently walked me through the case, patiently explained to me what I need to know, and set expectations, and every step of the way she got me more than what's expected. Lisa is also good at calming me down when I was frustrated, with laid out strategies and explaining to me what the opposite side is attempting to achieve, and how I should respond, and how to prepare. With Lisa's consultation and help, I came out of a settlement conference over financial matters with sound outcomes. Then Lisa helped me to avoid a potentially costly trial over parenting plan, and got it settled in an arbitration to my favor. So now the case is over, I got more residential time with my child, and able to maintain myself financially, all because of Lisa's help, her expertise in family law and her diligence in handling my case have turned things around for my case!

Paula
July 6, 2019

I could not have navigated the complexities of my divorce without Lisa Martin. Her professionalism and attention to detail were top-notch! As a direct result of Lisa's involvement, the process was timely and as affordable as it could be.

M-
January 4, 2018

Lisa is amazing. Everything she advised me of she delivered on. As a male going through a divorce in Clark County I would highly recommend retaining her services. Her confidence and approach put me at ease during a very stressful time. After watching her basically embarrass my ex's lawyer in court in the initial proceeding I was able to literally phone it in and do everything else remote. Thank you Lisa!

David
September 5, 2017

Lisa Martin is dedicated, empathic, tenacious! When the legal process slows down or isn't flowing, Lisa pounces, engages it, and gets it moving! She's the kind of person I would love to work with; though I am not a lawyer, I would love to do research with her or some similar endeavor. If you want a lawyer who is Client-centric, dedicated, tenacious, choose Lisa Martin--that's my vote!

Brian
February 5, 2015

Im still in the process of my custody case but I have no doubt that everything im trying to achieve will be accomplished. I knew after our initial meeting that Lisa was who I wanted to represent me in my fight for my daughter . Hands down I feel she has my daughter's and my best interest in mind . Im very happy thus far with everything.

anonymous
August 22, 2013

Lisa E. Martin was recommended by a previous client. I needed representation when my marriage failed. Intake was prompt, very informative, professional and reassuring. Ms. Martin is a compassionate person and has excellent interpersonal skills. Her fee structure was reasonable and I would say I felt it was a bargain. In discussing the specifics of my situation she explained the process and what her commitment was. Her dress and appearance were professional and her knowledge base was impressive. She was prompt in initiating action and responded to the Court and the other lawyer promptly and comprehensively. I was quite pleased by her demeanor. A problem solver, a self-starter, aggressive when appropriate and very well prepared in my case. In reflecting back on the intake interview I would say she delivered on everything she said she would do. I would not hesitate to recommend her for legal representation.

Mark
November 7, 2012

Lisa was great to work with ! When I needed legal council and advise, she was very professional and got the job done ! Hands down, Lisa experience and personable style kept me at ease and confident in the decisions made for my case. She let me know step by step what was being done and why and allowed me to determine what was best for me based on all of the information. Lisa kept aware of the pros, as well as the cons of each and every part of the process and even gave me extra information that was relevent to the other party. She's a great strategizer and drew from past cases like mine to help guide her judgements as well as mine. Thank you Lisa, your truly an excellent professional !

Margaret
October 31, 2012

I needed a divorce attorney and Lisa Martin came recommended. In my case I needed someone that was representing me and my college aged daughter. I chose Lisa because her presentation was professional and emphasized problem solving and negotiating. I wanted myself to be represented well and my daughter to see the process handled professionally and respectfully for both of her parents. In the beginning I was very emotional and found Lisa and her assistant to be patient and informative. The divorce process is painful and they were compassionate and understanding. As our case unfolded a process that could have been simple became complex. With each issue that arose I found Lisa to respond quickly and to be very well informed. In my case things were done that would have cost me THOUSANDS of dollars if I had not been legally represented. I was too trusting in my marriage and left myself very financially exposed. Fortunately I had legal representation in time and Lisa was able to take the steps necessary to protect my financial assets. My case had three court hearings with one of them being a full day trial. Ours was a twenty year marriage with long term intertwined personal and financial arrangements. Lisa had a very well organized and well planned case. She built her case and spent the day in court detailing the points of her case and supporting them with facts. At the end of the day I was extremely pleased with the decisions the judge made in our case. These are some side items I believed to be important: 1) My former husband was in law enforcement and a strategist by training. I was concerned that Lisa being a female and being small in stature that he would not take her seriously. This worry was irrelevant and it didn’t matter at all. Lisa quickly let everyone know she was not an opponent to be taken lightly. 2) I live in Washington County Oregon. I had heard that it was best to get an attorney that specialized in Washington County and knew the judges well. This was insignificant in my case. In every area of my case that she needed to Lisa did her homework and knew her opponent. My attorney was prepared and my judge was professional and it didn’t matter that Lisa is located in Portland. 3) In my opinion the opposing counsel in our case tried to be intimidating in person and in writing. Lisa responded professionally and respectfully and never once backed down to this type of communication. 4) Lisa was always very well prepared and organized. She presented very well in writing, in negotiating and especially in court. All of her legal advice was excellent. 5) In my case there were issues that were unique with PERS, child custody, etc. In each instance Lisa was informed or got the information needed to make a strong recommendation for the unique circumstance. 6) I believed Lisa’s fees to be reasonable. However, I learned that a divorce is an investment in your future. Had I gone to a less experienced lower priced attorney I don’t believe I would have had the high caliber of representation that I needed to protect me and my children. Lisa is experienced and knowledgeable. As we walked into court she was greeted by other attorneys and is clearly respected by her professional peers. Lisa Martin comes with my highest recommendation. She will always have a place in my heart for being a patient and compassionate professional and representing me and my children in this difficult process.

Shannon
November 12, 2020

Lisa was fantastic in guiding me through my divorce process. Her expertise and experience allowed for the best outcome for both myself and my ex-wife. I would recommend Lisa to anyone going through this difficult time.

Joe
March 10, 2020

I feel my divorce was complicated. We had a young child involved, fairly significant assets and a large income disparity. I emailed and spoke with Lisa 100+ times over about 10 months trying to build my case. In the end, we settled and Lisa helped my ex and I come to a very amicable solution through mediation. Lisa was very respectful throughout, although I presented some challenges. She was very professional and always had my best interest in mind. I’d highly recommend Lisa Martin as your divorce attorney. She is very experienced and knows how to navigate the process.

Dan
July 11, 2019

I entered a divorce litigation anxious of how it would end, and in the whole process Lisa patiently walked me through the case, patiently explained to me what I need to know, and set expectations, and every step of the way she got me more than what's expected. Lisa is also good at calming me down when I was frustrated, with laid out strategies and explaining to me what the opposite side is attempting to achieve, and how I should respond, and how to prepare. With Lisa's consultation and help, I came out of a settlement conference over financial matters with sound outcomes. Then Lisa helped me to avoid a potentially costly trial over parenting plan, and got it settled in an arbitration to my favor. So now the case is over, I got more residential time with my child, and able to maintain myself financially, all because of Lisa's help, her expertise in family law and her diligence in handling my case have turned things around for my case!

Paula
July 6, 2019

I could not have navigated the complexities of my divorce without Lisa Martin. Her professionalism and attention to detail were top-notch! As a direct result of Lisa's involvement, the process was timely and as affordable as it could be.

M-
January 4, 2018

Lisa is amazing. Everything she advised me of she delivered on. As a male going through a divorce in Clark County I would highly recommend retaining her services. Her confidence and approach put me at ease during a very stressful time. After watching her basically embarrass my ex's lawyer in court in the initial proceeding I was able to literally phone it in and do everything else remote. Thank you Lisa!

David
September 5, 2017

Lisa Martin is dedicated, empathic, tenacious! When the legal process slows down or isn't flowing, Lisa pounces, engages it, and gets it moving! She's the kind of person I would love to work with; though I am not a lawyer, I would love to do research with her or some similar endeavor. If you want a lawyer who is Client-centric, dedicated, tenacious, choose Lisa Martin--that's my vote!

Brian
February 5, 2015

Im still in the process of my custody case but I have no doubt that everything im trying to achieve will be accomplished. I knew after our initial meeting that Lisa was who I wanted to represent me in my fight for my daughter . Hands down I feel she has my daughter's and my best interest in mind . Im very happy thus far with everything.

anonymous
August 22, 2013

Lisa E. Martin was recommended by a previous client. I needed representation when my marriage failed. Intake was prompt, very informative, professional and reassuring. Ms. Martin is a compassionate person and has excellent interpersonal skills. Her fee structure was reasonable and I would say I felt it was a bargain. In discussing the specifics of my situation she explained the process and what her commitment was. Her dress and appearance were professional and her knowledge base was impressive. She was prompt in initiating action and responded to the Court and the other lawyer promptly and comprehensively. I was quite pleased by her demeanor. A problem solver, a self-starter, aggressive when appropriate and very well prepared in my case. In reflecting back on the intake interview I would say she delivered on everything she said she would do. I would not hesitate to recommend her for legal representation.

Mark
November 7, 2012

Lisa was great to work with ! When I needed legal council and advise, she was very professional and got the job done ! Hands down, Lisa experience and personable style kept me at ease and confident in the decisions made for my case. She let me know step by step what was being done and why and allowed me to determine what was best for me based on all of the information. Lisa kept aware of the pros, as well as the cons of each and every part of the process and even gave me extra information that was relevent to the other party. She's a great strategizer and drew from past cases like mine to help guide her judgements as well as mine. Thank you Lisa, your truly an excellent professional !

Margaret
October 31, 2012

I needed a divorce attorney and Lisa Martin came recommended. In my case I needed someone that was representing me and my college aged daughter. I chose Lisa because her presentation was professional and emphasized problem solving and negotiating. I wanted myself to be represented well and my daughter to see the process handled professionally and respectfully for both of her parents. In the beginning I was very emotional and found Lisa and her assistant to be patient and informative. The divorce process is painful and they were compassionate and understanding. As our case unfolded a process that could have been simple became complex. With each issue that arose I found Lisa to respond quickly and to be very well informed. In my case things were done that would have cost me THOUSANDS of dollars if I had not been legally represented. I was too trusting in my marriage and left myself very financially exposed. Fortunately I had legal representation in time and Lisa was able to take the steps necessary to protect my financial assets. My case had three court hearings with one of them being a full day trial. Ours was a twenty year marriage with long term intertwined personal and financial arrangements. Lisa had a very well organized and well planned case. She built her case and spent the day in court detailing the points of her case and supporting them with facts. At the end of the day I was extremely pleased with the decisions the judge made in our case. These are some side items I believed to be important: 1) My former husband was in law enforcement and a strategist by training. I was concerned that Lisa being a female and being small in stature that he would not take her seriously. This worry was irrelevant and it didn’t matter at all. Lisa quickly let everyone know she was not an opponent to be taken lightly. 2) I live in Washington County Oregon. I had heard that it was best to get an attorney that specialized in Washington County and knew the judges well. This was insignificant in my case. In every area of my case that she needed to Lisa did her homework and knew her opponent. My attorney was prepared and my judge was professional and it didn’t matter that Lisa is located in Portland. 3) In my opinion the opposing counsel in our case tried to be intimidating in person and in writing. Lisa responded professionally and respectfully and never once backed down to this type of communication. 4) Lisa was always very well prepared and organized. She presented very well in writing, in negotiating and especially in court. All of her legal advice was excellent. 5) In my case there were issues that were unique with PERS, child custody, etc. In each instance Lisa was informed or got the information needed to make a strong recommendation for the unique circumstance. 6) I believed Lisa’s fees to be reasonable. However, I learned that a divorce is an investment in your future. Had I gone to a less experienced lower priced attorney I don’t believe I would have had the high caliber of representation that I needed to protect me and my children. Lisa is experienced and knowledgeable. As we walked into court she was greeted by other attorneys and is clearly respected by her professional peers. Lisa Martin comes with my highest recommendation. She will always have a place in my heart for being a patient and compassionate professional and representing me and my children in this difficult process.