Meredith Gerhart

Admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has devoted her legal career to various facets of family law, specializing in divorce, legal separation, parenting plan modifications, child support adjustments, paternity matters, and relocations. Apart from her private practice, Meredith serves as a Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently task her with advocating for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington. Unlike many of her peers, Meredith pursued law school with a distinct aim of becoming a family law practitioner. Her motivation lies in a steadfast commitment to minimizing potential harm to children involved in court proceedings, whether directly or indirectly. On a daily basis, she actively engages in child-centered and trauma-focused representation, striving to protect the well-being of the most vulnerable members of the community. Meredith's academic journey comprises achieving a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Vanderbilt University, followed by earning her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. During her time at Gonzaga, she distinguished herself as the Staff Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. Awards and Honors Honors Washington State Supreme Court Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll Washington State Bar Association Local Hero Award, 2021

• Family Law Attorney

• Pierce County Office, Title 26 Guardian ad Litem, 2013 - Present
• Languages
• English

• Appointed to represent petitioners in SAPO and VAPO proceedings
• Served as an Accommodation Attorney for persons who qualify under the ADA

• Washington, 2010

• Thurston County Bar Association, 2019 - Present (Chair, Family Law Section)