Having been admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has dedicated her legal career to various aspects of family law, with expertise in divorce, legal separation, modifications to parenting plans, adjustments to child support, paternity issues, and relocations.
Beyond her private practice, Meredith assumes the role of Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently entrust her with the advocacy for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington.
Differing from many of her colleagues, Meredith entered law school with a specific goal of becoming a family law practitioner. Her motivation stems from an unwavering commitment to minimizing potential harm to children involved in court proceedings, be it direct or indirect. On a daily basis, she actively pursues child-centered and trauma-focused representation, aiming to safeguard the well-being of the most vulnerable members of the community.
Meredith's academic journey includes earning a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Vanderbilt University, followed by the attainment of her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. During her tenure at Gonzaga, she notably served as the Staff Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review.
- Vanderbilt University
- B.A. | Linguistics
- Honors: Cum Laude, Dean's List Scholar
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- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
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- Associate
- Envision Family Law
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- Title 26 Guardian ad Litem
- Thurston County
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- Attorney
- Law Office of Meredith Gerhart
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- Associate
- JBJ Law Group
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- Associate
- Pope, Houser & Barnes, PLLC // William B. Pope & Associates, PLLC
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- Associate
- The Gaia Law Firm, PLLC
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- WSBA Local Hero Award
- Washington State Bar Association
- A special commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Her Community and Exemplifying the Highest Ideals of the Legal Profession
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney
- Best of the Best
- Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll
- Washington State Supreme Court
- Top 30 - Matrimonial & Family Law
- The National Advocates
- Top 10 - Family Law Attorney
- Attorney and Practice Magazine
- Washington Women Lawyers
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- Thurston County Bar Association
- Chair, Family Law Section and Member, Young Lawyers Section
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- Washington State Bar # 43179
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- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- ID Number: 43179
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Juvenile Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- English