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Skellenger Bender

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Washington


Skellenger Bender

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About

Provided by Skellenger Bender

Since 1928, Skellenger Bender has provided sophisticated legal counsel to individuals, families, businesses, and public entities throughout Washington. Our nationally recognized family law practice is known for representing high net worth individuals, executives, business owners, professionals, and their families in complex matrimonial matters involving substantial assets, closely held businesses, executive compensation, trusts, retirement assets, separate property, and other sophisticated financial issues.

Our attorneys provide strategic, discreet, and compassionate representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, legal separation, complex property division, parenting plans, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, post-decree modifications, and matters involving unmarried individuals and domestic partners. We are equally experienced in resolving high-conflict disputes through traditional litigation and through the Collaborative Law process.

Our reputation is built on nearly a century of legal excellence, practical judgment, and service. From handling more than 1,000 adoptions to contributing hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services each year, Skellenger Bender combines exceptional advocacy with a longstanding commitment to clients, the profession, and the community.

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - Washington

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Skellenger Bender is a boutique family law firm recognised for its strategic handling of complex, high-stakes matters for high net worth individuals and families.

Strengths

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  • Skellenger Bender provides individualised attention. The law firm has a great ability to explain legal terms in ways that clients can understand.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Skellenger Bender is good at listening to clients' concerns and bringing up good solutions that no one else suggested.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Skellenger is detail-oriented, highly communicative and consistently responsive. What truly distinguishes the firm is the combination of professional excellence and genuine compassion.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Skellenger Bender has a high level of representation and excellent attention to detail.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Caleb Bonm
    Band 2Caleb Bonm

    Caleb Bonm

    Caleb Bonm is a principal at Skellenger Bender who focuses on complex family law matters, including high-asset divorces and international disputes. He also serves as a mediator and Family Court Commissioner pro tempore.

    • Caleb Bonm is very available to hear clients' concerns and comes up with smart suggestions.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Caleb Bonm has the right expertise for what clients need and is very professional. He is also proactive at handling complex matters.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Lisa Gilmore
    Band 2Lisa Gilmore

    Lisa Gilmore

    Lisa Gilmore is an experienced family lawyer with a particular specialisation in acting for unmarried partners and LGBTQ+ families. Gilmore is also highlighted for her work for high net worth clients.

    • Lisa is extremely communicative, always making sure questions are answered. She is compassionate and steady. She is not just an attorney - she truly cares about her clients.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Lisa Gilmore is highly competent from a legal technical perspective and relates to her clients.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Raegen Rasnic
    Band 2Raegen Rasnic

    Raegen Rasnic

    Raegen Rasnic focuses on complex family law matters involving substantial assets, business interests and multi-jurisdictional issues. Rasnic has further expertise in adoption and assisted reproduction.

    • Raegen Rasnic operates on a high level and provides great representation.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Raegen Rasnic has dedication, patience, diligence, and advises on a series of complex matters. She is also unusually strong in court.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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