About
Michael Trotter is a valued member of the Pacific Cascade Legal team, and has a passion for representing and fighting for the purported “underdog” in his legal cases.
Michael started his career working as a Compliance Officer for a healthcare agency that treated teens for substance use disorder and mental health disorders. He spent six years in this role helping teens and families in treatment, and according to Michael, this work experience helped him tremendously in his role as a family law attorney.
After graduating with his J.D., Michael spent his first year of practice focusing on criminal law and litigation, which taught him invaluable skills for settlement negotiations and litigating family law cases. Michael began developing a deep interest in family law matters, especially those relating to modification and parenting plans, and has enjoyed the shift in his career, which now focuses entirely on a wide variety of family law matters.
Michael was born in San Francisco, California, and was raised in East Oakland. He moved to the Pacific Northwest as a teenager, where he has resided ever since. Michael has a love for the great outdoors, as well as physical fitness. When asked about his favorite quote, Michael quoted Ellen DeGeneres, who said, “Procrastinate now. Don’t put it off.”
Education
- B.S. Biology, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
- M.B.A., Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
- J.D., Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA
Awards & Accolades
- Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic, Top 25 nationally by U.S. News and World Report
- Law Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District, Honorable Karen A. Overstreet (ret.)
Professional Organizations & Memberships
Treasurer, BLSA, Seattle University School of Law
Why Choose Pacific Cascade Legal?
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Client PartnershipsWe understand the value of having professional support and connected community. For this reason, we’ve assembled a complimentary and extensive referral list, which includes a range of professionals who not only perform services related to our clients’ cases, but also include every area of their lives.
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Client RelationsYou are our priority from the moment you call our office, to long after your case ends. We have a client care system in place to ensure you feel connected, supported, and prepared every step of the way.
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Client Match
Your case is unique, and so are the individual strengths and expertise of our experienced team of lawyers. We take the time to understand the intricacies of your case so that we can match you with the attorney who is best equipped to advocate for your rights.