Linda Mason Wilgis

Legal Experience Linda is a passionate advocate for her clients, representing children and families for over 25 years as an attorney in private practice, as a former Assistant Attorney General, and as a family and children's Ombuds for the State of Washington. Linda is committed to helping clients navigate difficult transitions in their lives through compassionate advice and skilled advocacy, both through negotiation and litigation. Linda is an experienced trial lawyer with deep experience in winning cases for her clients when litigation is necessary. As an Assistant Attorney General for 10 years, Linda tried many cases involving neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Linda is a skilled negotiator who is adept at achieving resolutions outside of the courtroom. Her experience and knowledge representing clients in a wide variety of situations gives her an advantage in mediating strong and durable solutions for her clients. Linda is trained and certified in mediation and collaborative law. In 2012, Linda launched her own firm, Mason Wilgis Law, P.S. in downtown Seattle. She joined Meridian Family Law in 2017, and practices in the areas of family law, select child welfare and youth advocacy, and protection of elders/vulnerable adults. In addition to her role as an attorney, for several years she also served as a King County Court certified Guardian ad Litem in Title 26 (Family Law) and Title 11 (guardianship) cases to represent the best interests of minor children and alleged incapacitated persons. She is currently taking a hiatus from serving as a GAL. Personal & Professional History Linda grew up in the Pacific Northwest but headed East for her college and law school education. She worked for the U.S. Senate for Senator Henry M. Jackson ("Scoop") and other Senators for several years prior to law school. Linda served as an Assistant Attorney General for 10 years. She then served under the Office of the Governor as an Ombudsman investigating alleged wrongdoing by the Department of Social and Health Services and intervening where appropriate to facilitate DSHS taking corrective action. She has a keen understanding of the relationship between the law, the legislative process, and public policy. Linda is an avid reader and enjoys skiing, hiking, gardening, and cooking (and eating!) with her husband and 3 boys. Her interest in travel was sparked by living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as a youth and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with her family. Awards and Honors Honors Commendation from Office of the Attorney General for excellent work and dedication, 1991 - 2001

• Of Counsel (Retired)

• Office of the Governor, Family & Children's Ombudsman, Ombudsman, 2004 - 2010
• Washington state Office of the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, 1991 - 2001
• U.S. Senate for Senator Henry M. Jackson, Assistant Attorney

• The Golden Years: Protecting Your Wealth. Presentation to seniors at a wealth management firm, 2016 - Present
• Child welfare case studies to teach dependencies, University of WA School of Law, 1998 - 2000

• Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Vice President, 2012 - Present
• King County Bar Association Kinship Care Solutions Project, 2010 - 2012
• King County Bar Family Law Mentor Program, 1989 - 1991
• Ancillary Businesses
• Mason Wilgis Law, P.S. - family law and select child welfare law practice

• Washington, 1988
• Specialties and Certifications
• Certified in Mediation and Collaborative Law
• Guardian ad Litem, Title 26 (Family Law), King County Superior Court
• Guardian ad Litem, Title 11 (Guardianship), King County Superior Court

• King County Bar Association, 1988 - Present (Member)
• Washington State Bar Association, 1988 - Present (Member)